THE COST OF,  AND PAYING FOR, COLLEGE

 

Articles about the cost and affordability of college

• “8 Common FAFSA Mistakes And How To Avoid Them,” CNBC: Mar 17, 2023. Note: Lots of good advice here, the key point being, make sure to fill it out!

• “8 Common FAFSA Mistakes And How To Avoid Them,” CNBC: Mar 17, 2023.
  Note: Lots of good advice here, the key point being, make sure to fill it out!

• “How To Switch To A STEM Career" | Bankrate: Feb 24, 2023.
  Note: Many STEM careers pay well but often require training. Read this to see how you can pay for it

• “What is a 1098-E form? About the student loan interest statement,” USA Today: Jan 27, 2023.

• “After Tuition, Books, and Room and Board, Colleges’ Rising Health Fees Hit a Nerve | Kaiser Health News: Dec 19, 2022.

• Note: College health charges can be a large unexpected cost. Find out what your potential schools demand for on-campus health services.

• “10 ways to save money on college costs,” Reviewed: Oct 7, 2022.
  Note: Useful advice here.

• “Michigan Creates A Robust And Unique Free College Program,” Forbes: Oct 7, 2022.
  Note: See the article for information on what the article notes is a relatively complicated initiative.

• “Grads from these colleges have the most debt: report,” The Hill: Oct 2, 2022.

• “FAFSA Guide for Maximum Financial Aid in 2022,” Moneywise.com: Oct 1, 2022.

• “California Colleges are Creating Centers to Assist Students With Their Basic Needs,” KQED: Aug 14, 2022.
  Note: This discusses centers at UC, CSU and California community colleges and what they do for students who need their services.

• “College Guide: Tax and Legal Matters Every Parent Should Know,” The Street: Aug 4, 2022.

• “How to Get a Free or Cheap Laptop for College,” Lifehacker: Aug 3, 2022.
  Note: points to resources that may be helpful if you qualify for financial help in this area.

• “Clever Ways to Save When Your Kid Is off at College - Consumer Reports
  Note: Some ideas are relevant to campus expenses some relevant to saving on expenses for the people still at home.

• “Several Public Universities Reject Tuition Increases, Freeze Prices For Upcoming Year,” Forbes: June 16, 2022.
  Note: Includes word on the Universities of Kansas, Nebraska, Tennessee, VATech, and Wisconsin among others.

• “Student Loan Interest Rates Mean Borrowers End Up Owing Thousands More Dollars,” Teen Vogue: Mar 14, 2022.

• “Tuition, fees continues to rise as pandemic inflation woes hit colleges,” NBC News: Feb 6, 2022.

• “High school grads missed out on $3.75 billion of college money last year,” NerdWallet Via MarketWatch: Jan 31, 2022. Note: The takehome? FILL OUT THE FAFSA! If you didn’t last year you missed out on $4,440+ in aid you should have gotten.

• “‘Don’t borrow for college,’ warns Harvard-trained economist—here’s why it’s a ‘waste of money’ and ‘far too risky’,” CNBC: Jan 25, 2022.

• “Financial Aid Offers Are Negotiable. Here's How to Ask Colleges for More Money (and Get It),” Money: Apr 10, 2021.

• “Why Did My Student Financial Aid Decrease?,” Forbes: Apr 2, 2021.

• “Your Guide to Decoding Financial Aid Letters and Choosing a College You Can Afford,” Money: Mar 31, 2021.

• “These kids were surprised with college scholarships. Here's how you can apply,” ABC News: Mar 31, 2021.

• “Here's why more employers are offering student loan repayment assistance,” Fox business: Mar 30, 2021.

• “College costs are skyrocketing. Here's how to figure out what you can afford,” Today: Mar 30, 2021.

• “College in Utah will cost more next fall — with one exception, Deseret News: Mar 27, 2021.

• “Affording College During A Pandemic? Here’s What You Should Know,” Forbes: Mar 10, 2021.

• “As some colleges struggle, there may be an opportunity for more aid. Here’s how to negotiate,” CNBC: Feb 27, 2021.

• “5 Helpful Tips for Understanding Merit Aid Scholarships,” Your Teen: Feb 22, 2021.

• “How To Calculate The ROI Of Your College Choice,” Forbes: Feb 23, 2021.

• “COVID pandemic is changing which colleges students want to attend. Here’s how,” The Charlotte Observer: Feb 22, 2021.

• “Where states are boosting or slashing higher ed funding amid the pandemic,” PBS News Hour: Feb 18, 2021.

• “Pulling Back The Curtain On What You’ll Really Pay For College,” Forbes: Feb 19, 2021.

• “5 Things Every Family Should Know About Paying For College,” NPR: February 17, 2021.

• “Citing Covid, Department Of Education Urges Colleges To Consider Financial Aid Appeals,” Forbes: Feb 1, 2021.

• “College tuition is up 33% since 2000: How to cope with rising costs,” Fox Business: June 8, 2021.

• “What is a 3-year college degree program and how much does it cost?” Fox business: Jun 4, 2021.

• “You can still tap free money for college — here’s how,” CNBC: Apr 29, 2021.

• “How to Make the Best Financial Decision When Choosing a College ,” Parents: Apr 27, 2021.

• “How To Get More College Financial Aid,” Forbes: Apr 27, 2021.

• “A Parent's Guide to FAFSA and Federal Student Aid,” Parents: Apr 26, 2021.

• “How to Find the Right Scholarship for Every Occasion,” Real Simple: Apr 23, 2021.

• “How To Understand Financial Aid Award Letters,” Forbes: Apr 20, 2021.

• “Here are the top public nd private colleges with the most generous financial aid packages,” CNBC: Apr 20, 2021.

• “How To Negotiate A Better College Financial Aid Offer,” Forbes: Apr 19, 2021.

• “These college students might get less financial aid next year,” CNBC: Aug 23, 2020.

• “How To Have Others Help You Save For College,” Forbes: Aug 12,2020.

• “What Your Student Needs To Know About Money Before College,” Forbes: August 1, 2020.

• “College students to get a break as student loan rates drop to historic lows,” The Detroit Free Press via USA Today:  July 1, 2020.

• “Co-signing a Private Loan: What Parents Need to Know,” Money: June 29, 2020

• “Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Drop By 39 Percent For 2020-21,” Forbes: May 13, 2020.

• “3 smart ways to make the most of a gap year and boost your college and career prospects,” Francesca Di Meglio in Business Insider: June 25, 2020.

• “Gen Z Borrowers are Unaware of Covid-19 Student Loan Relief Programs,” CNBC: June 19, 2020.

• “Everything Parents of College Applicants Need to Know About FAFSA,” Sabrina Rojas Weiss in She Knows: May 12, 2020.

• “Pandemic Relief Package Simplifies FAFSA,” Forbes: Dec 22, 2020.​

• “Congress Just Made It a Lot Easier to Apply for Financial Aid,” Money: Dec 22, 2020.

• Students Demanding More Value Would Boost The Impact Of The Years That Matter Most

• Why College Tuition Keeps Rising

• The Real Cost of College: Vast Expansion of ‘Fees’ Means up to $5,000 Extra per Semester

• These FAFSA Mistakes can Negatively Affect your Financial Aid

• How to fill out the FAFSA and get financial aid for college - Business Insider 

• How to save money on college applications

• Colleges that Don’t Charge Application Fees

• Here’s A No-Brainer: Students Should Know What Their College Costs Will Be

• Three financial aid mistakes that could make college more costly 

• What to Do If Your FAFSA Application Gets Flagged for Verification

• 5 tricks for paying for college

• As student loan debt mounts, high schoolers ‘shockingly’ unaware of aid options 

• College costs are skyrocketing. Here’s how to decide if that high price tag is worth it

• FAFSA got a makeover, and the process is simpler for low-income families

• How to negotiate for more college financial aid

• How to decipher that college aid offer

• Millennial Money: A college education isn't priceless - AP

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