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A simple one sheet page on what loans are available, and what 'most smart students who need to take out loans' wind up doing

What financial knowledge do you wish you had had going into college?

Here is a case study on how the cost of college has changed at an elite school in the past few decades.

Amherst College and Financial Aid The published price at Amherst has soared in recent years. The actual price is virtually unchanged.

"Make sure you remember to ask for help when you need it, that you’re not alone, and to pursue what you find interesting". What advice would you share?

3 Essential Pieces of Advice for First-Generation College Students There's a lot to learn in college - but start simple with these 3 pieces of advice from Julie Tucker of Denison University.

"A study by the New America Foundation found that federal Pell Grant recipients with family incomes less than $30,000 annually were often forced to somehow come up with more than $15,000 in net tuition payments each year. Or they can choose not to matriculate."

The Invisible Force Behind College Admissions Meet the real gatekeepers of higher education, an unseen army of data-crunching salesmen who dazzle college administrators and perpetuate the arms race that sends tuition prices ever higher.

Want to compare colleges side by side? Try this tool!

Compare Colleges and Universities - College Planning Tools Perform a side-by-side comparison of various colleges.

Why is an exceptional education so vital?

Good read about the challenges Native American students face when thinking of going to college.

Q&A: How Is The Native College Experience Different? For Native students, getting ready for college can be thrilling, alienating, and downright infuriating.

Hands-on finance training is helping students and their communities become more financially literate!

High Schoolers Learn Personal Finance Through On-Campus Banking - US News Simulated and real-world banking activities can help teens understand personal finance better. 

Confused about the best way to save for college? Check out this website for tips!

College Savings 101 - US News US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

Here are some great tips for cutting costs on textbooks!

College Textbooks Don't Need to Break the Bank: 10 Tips to Save You Money Even though textbook prices can be pretty outrageous, there are many ways to reduce how much you spend. Being smart about how you shop could save you hundreds of dollars this year....

Community college students need better support to make sure they take enough credits and develop plans to transfer. These students are currently being left behind by policy. Do you agree with the proposed changes in this article?

Why Do Low-Income Students Take Longer To Graduate? Financial-aid restrictions are woefully out of keeping with the way most students attend school today.