financial aid

College students face stiff competition for financial aid

USATODAY.com Money - Block  Mon, 01/23/2012 - 17:32

Cuts in state and federal funding for financial aid mean more students will be competing for a smaller pot of money.

Tips on how to apply.


 

Bucks: Friday Reading: Record High Food Prices

NYT > Your Money  Fri, 02/04/2011 - 10:09

Record high food prices worldwide, the latest on planned financial aid rules for commercial colleges and other consumer-focused items from Friday's Times.


 

How a Roth I.R.A. Conversion Can Hurt Financial Aid

NYT > Your Money  Fri, 04/16/2010 - 09:30

When debating whether to convert a traditional I.R.A. to a Roth I.R.A., parents need to consider the conversion's probable impact on financial aid, too.


 

Pay tomorrow's tuition at today's prices

MSN Money Finance Tips  Tue, 05/19/2009 - 22:01

You can prepay your child's college costs without affecting his chances for need-based financial aid.


 

Goal Is College. Hurdle Is Finding Financial Aid.

NYT > Your Money  Fri, 05/01/2009 - 09:02

Amid a confluence of rising tuition, exceptional competition for scholarships and his family’s financial troubles, Brennan Jackson is out to raise the $25,000 he needs to start college.


 

Who should apply for college aid? Every student

USATODAY.com Money - Block  Mon, 01/12/2009 - 23:04

Most people won't bother to pick up a penny on the sidewalk. If they're in a hurry, they may not even stop for a dime.

Most will, however, stop to pick up a $5 bill, even if they're late for lunch. Many parents of college-bound students take the same approach to financial aid.