The application students use to apply for financial aid has undergone substantial changes for the fall 2024 and spring 2025 school year. The Department of Education has been implementing changes to ...

Colleges have continued to raise their prices year after year. In the past 20 years, in-state tuition at public universities has increased by an astounding 158%. The cost of attending a university is ...

After months of waiting, high school seniors have most of their admission decisions in hand. If they are lucky and planned thoughtfully, they have options. Now comes the hard part of choosing a school ...

After years of criticism about financial aid letters that are confusing and sometimes misleading, about 400 schools have agreed to bring “clarity” to their communication. By Ann Carrns Colleges and ...

With some colleges listing total annual costs nearing $100,000, it may be more important than ever for aspiring students to find and consider schools that offer generous financial aid packages.

As institutions navigate complex processes and steer through shifting regulations, there is a pressing demand for innovative technological solutions. Automation is emerging as a transformative force ...

An Overlooked Financial Aid Tool Can Help More Adults Reach College The Ability to Benefit provision for federal financial aid is underutilized but has great potential to increase educational ...