The Latest Breaking News from Financial Aid

As an education researcher who has studied the economic returns of higher education, I know that college degrees remain cost-effective investments for most students.

Paying for college is one of the biggest financial challenges families face. Financial aid can make higher education more affordable, but only if families avoid...

The spectre of food insecurity unfortunately haunts many households in South Africa.

Education is widely regarded as the road to a better life. Yet the rising cost of tertiary education means many students can only go to university if they get financial aid, bursaries or loans.

A college acceptance letter can feel like winning the lottery, but the financial aid packet that follows often reads like a riddle. Instead of clear answers about what college will actually cost, students face pages of cryptic terms and oddly cheerful numbers.

Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a key step for families hoping to lower the cost of college. But not everyone knows that certain financial decisions can hurt your chances of getting aid. Some moves might seem smart at first, but they can raise your…

The DOE found $90 million had been disbursed to ineligible students, including $30 million that went to stolen identities of deceased individuals.

Parents often work hard to save for their children’s future, but some savings strategies can unintentionally reduce the chances of qualifying for financial aid. The type of account you choose can directly impact the amount of need-based aid your child receives. Certain assets are factored more heavily into financial aid…

Recent changes to federal student loan rules are raising concerns about the future of medical education and the availability of doctors in the U.S. Starting next July, new federal loan limits will make it harder for aspiring doctors to finance their training. 

An increase in the tax on university endowments is creating financial challenges for the wealthiest U.S. colleges

Planning for retirement is a big deal. You want to make sure your money lasts, and you want to get all the help you can. But some retirement plan provisions can actually block you from getting financial aid, especially if you or your kids are looking at college costs. These…