Paying for College

Deciding whether to go back to school can be difficult, and you’ll need to consider a variety of factors to develop a plan that’s right for you. The first--and most important--thing to do is define your why. ...

Today’s post is the ninth in a series of practical tips on how to save money on college. Today’s saving money on college tip is: Graduate on time. According to a recent report by Complete College America, only 19% of full-time students end up earning their bachelor's degree on time at most public universities in the United States. Even at flagship public universities school within each state, only 36% of students graduate in four years. At community colleges, only 5% of full-time students graduate in two years. "Hands down, our best strategy to make college more affordable and a sure way to boost graduation rates overall is to ensure that many more students graduate on time." On Time Graduation Rates by Degree Type 1- T ...

According to a study done by the Institute of Women’s Policy Research, higher education opportunities for single women—specifically single mothers—can ultimately lift them out of poverty, improve their quality of life, open new doors for career choices, and give them better financial stability ...

Learning how to save money while in college will pay off in the form of less debt when you start your post-college life. These ideas are important for every college student to learn ...

Jeanne Ogden never completed college. “I did about two years of coursework about 25 years ago,” she tells us, “and now I want to figure out how to finish up and earn my college degree. But I just read an article that says that college is going to cost me $40,000 a year now. But really, how much will it cost to go back to college today? It could be even more!” It's true that college costs have been on the rise for years, but they can be a lot less with some effort and research. We recommend students do some work upfront to discover how to save money the entire time you're working on completing a college degree. Not sure where to start? Download our free guide on How to Go back to College today! Here are eight ways to save so ...