According to a report released by the Campaign for America’s Future, attending school at a private university takes up about 57% of the annual median household income while public universities take up about 25% of the annual median income. This doesn’t come as much of a surprise considering that the cost of attending college is [...]

If you are considering pursuing a career in the health field, there has never been a better time than now. While it is well-known that there is a great need for qualified individuals to fill job openings within the healthcare industry, you may not be aware of the federal government’s new income-based loan repayment (IBR) [...]

If you are planning to take online classes or to participate in some other form of distance learning, you will be glad to know that the same types of financial aid are available to you as on-campus students can receive. As such, there are plenty of grants, scholarships and loans that you can apply to [...]

It’s no secret that the faltering economy, student loan crunch, and rising tuition costs are making it increasingly difficult to pay for your college education. But for those of you who are in the know, there is a bright light at the end of the financial aid tunnel!
If you’re one of the few students who [...]

The truth is clear: having a bachelor’s degree is essential if you hope to land a good job or to get a raise or a promotion. Still, finding ways to pay for your college expenses can be quite daunting. In fact, experts report that thousands of college students have borrowed so much money that they [...]

Financing your education can be expensive. However, there is a new tax credit available only for 2009 and 2010 that replaces the old Hope Tax Credit. The latest American Opportunity Tax Credit will allow more families to take advantage of education tax credits. This new piece of legislation was created into law last February as [...]

According to an article in USA Today,the Pell Grant program is going to cost about $18 billion more over the next three years than the White House had originally estimated. As such, needy college students are at risk of not receiving the financial assistance they had originally anticipated. Thankfully, the administration is working on ways [...]

If you are looking for financial aid for college, you have to fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). It’s one of the most effective ways to get financial aid from the government. Even if you aren’t qualified to receive a grant, the FAFSA will allow most students to take advantage of [...]