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College is expensive, but is it as expensive as most people make it out to be? Not really, according to a study by The College Board. The study reveals that the actual price that students and their families pay is down nearly 5% from what it was ten years ago.

Paying for College: Is College Cheaper in 2018 Than it was in 2008?

March 27, 2018 12:49 PM

by Susan Dutca

College is expensive, but is it as expensive as most people make it out to be? Not really, according to a study by The College Board. The study reveals that the actual price that students and their

You don't need to have the luck of the Irish to apply for and win these March scholarships. If you want to see a little more green in your future to help pay your college tuition, you will need to explore, review and apply for these March 2018 scholarships. If you prefer to get a list of personalized scholarships for which you qualify instead, conduct a free scholarship search here.

Land Your Pot of Gold with March 2018 Scholarships

March 7, 2018 3:52 PM

by Susan Dutca

You don't need to have the luck of the Irish to apply for and win these March scholarships. If you want to see a little more green in your future to help pay your college tuition, you will need

A mom who agreed to pay $1.5 million to a college-admissions consultant to help her child get into a prestigious prep school and Ivy League College is now being sued for allegedly paying only half the fee. The Manhattan-based firm, The Ivy Coach, says the family is part of the international aristocracy who have enlisted Ivy Coach's premium services.

Mom Agreed to Pay $1.5M to Elite College Consulting Firm

February 14, 2018 9:27 AM

by Susan Dutca

A mom who agreed to pay $1.5 million to a college-admissions consultant to help her child get into a prestigious prep school and Ivy League College is now being sued for allegedly paying only half

Stanford Business School officials have admitted to giving steep price breaks to preferred applicants while on their website, for years, claimed that all fellowships are need based. The news came after one student discovered a glitch on their website that gave public access to confidential student financial aid records.

Stanford Caught Lying by Grad Student/Former Google Intern

December 5, 2017 1:08 PM

by Susan Dutca

Stanford Business School officials have admitted to giving steep price breaks to preferred applicants while on their website, for years, claimed that "all fellowships are need based." The news came

'Oh what fun it is to win scholarships to help pay for college! We've curated a selection of the best scholarships to apply for before the year is over. (Considering the 3.7 million scholarships we have, it was no easy task). Check out this list of 2017 scholarships and get a jump start on your financial aid package for next year by winning scholarships for college. :

End of the Year 2017 Scholarships

November 30, 2017 8:26 AM

by Susan Dutca

'Oh what fun it is to win scholarships to help pay for college! We've curated a selection of the best scholarships to apply for before the year is over. (Considering the 3.7 million

'Tis the season to apply for and win scholarships. This year (like every other year), Scholarships.com's only holiday wish is for our students to earn as much free college scholarships as they can to help pay for college. In the spirit of the holidays - and to make your scholarship search and application process easier - we've come up with a list of holiday-appropriate scholarships that yule adore. Jingle your way out of student debt in the New Year with these Christmas and holiday-themed scholarships:

Holiday Scholarships 2017: The Gifts that Keep on Giving!

November 28, 2017 10:17 AM

by Susan Dutca

'Tis the season to apply for and win scholarships. This year (like every other year), Scholarships.com's only holiday wish is for our students to earn as much free college scholarships as they

First-time community college students in California may be able to get a discounted, or even free college education thanks to a new California College Promise law. The point of the program is to create the environment and alignment that will help students finish college.

Community College Comp'd in California?

October 17, 2017 9:12 AM

by Susan Dutca

First-time community college students in California may be able to get a discounted, or even free college education thanks to a new "California College Promise" law. The point of the program is to

Parents of boys are more likely to pay the entire cost of college than those who have girls, according to a
new study from T. Rowe Price. They are also more willing to prioritize saving for their sons' college over their own retirement.

Parents Save More for Sons’ College Education

September 26, 2017 9:39 AM

by Susan Dutca

Parents of boys are more likely to pay the entire cost of college than those who have girls, according to a new study from T. Rowe Price. They are also more willing to prioritize saving for their

In an effort to modernize, Yale will no longer use the terms freshman and underclassmen and will instead adopt gender-neutral terminology, such as first-year and upper-level students. University officials still anticipate students and faculty to use the old terminology, since they're deeply ingrained in our everyday language and in Yale's history.

The new terminology can be found in the Undergraduate Regulations and the First-Year Handbook and is expected to appear in all Yale College's publications and communications by the start of the 2018-2019 academic year. The effort to phase out the older terminology is a piece of a larger movement to reflect the diversity of college campuses and also in part because the two words in particular are gendered, according to Jennifer Keup, Director Of the National Resource for the First-Year-Experience and students in Transition.

Yale to Ditch "Freshman", "Upperclassmen", Adopt Gender-Neutral Terms

September 19, 2017 2:16 PM

by Susan Dutca

In an effort to modernize, Yale will no longer use the terms "freshman" and "underclassmen" and will instead adopt gender-neutral terminology, such as "first-year" and "upper-level students."

A bipartisan group of U.S House of Representatives and U.S. Senate lawmakers recently introduced a bill that would help homeless students and foster youth get the financial support they need for college. The bill would also remove other barriers to higher education, such as providing housing options, improving outreach, and streamlining the FAFSA to homeless and foster care students.

Senate Bill to Make College Affordable and Accessible for Homeless, Foster Care Youth

September 13, 2017 1:27 PM

by Susan Dutca

A bipartisan group of U.S House of Representatives and U.S. Senate lawmakers recently introduced a bill that would help homeless students and foster youth get the financial support they need for

News Articles About College Costs

Paying for College: Is College Cheaper in 2018 Than it was in 2008?

Land Your Pot of Gold with March 2018 Scholarships

Mom Agreed to Pay $1.5M to Elite College Consulting Firm

Stanford Caught Lying by Grad Student/Former Google Intern

End of the Year 2017 Scholarships

Holiday Scholarships 2017: The Gifts that Keep on Giving!

Community College Comp'd in California?

Parents Save More for Sons’ College Education

Yale to Ditch "Freshman", "Upperclassmen", Adopt Gender-Neutral Terms

Senate Bill to Make College Affordable and Accessible for Homeless, Foster Care Youth

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