Ads by Money. We may be compensated if you click this ad.Ad Acceptance letters are in hand, graduation parties have wrapped up and the dorm shopping list is finished. With summer underway, there’s often only one major task remaining for parents shepherding a student into college: Paying the first dreaded tuition bill. Coming up with … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. Most Americans say two-year colleges provide an education worth the cost, but just a fraction of the public is sold on the value of a … Read more
She’d returned to college in her late 40s using Walmart’s tuition-assistance program after joining the company as a part-time stocker. In her younger years, she had gotten two associate degrees, so her children used to joke that she might as well say she’d gone to school for four years. But to her, it wasn’t the … Read more
We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. Learn more. College students are so concerned about affording their education that they’re considering dropping out in droves. About 60% of current students said they have considered … Read more
Setting specific goals isn’t just about ticking off checkboxes; it’s about charting a path toward academic excellence and personal growth. As a college student, you juggle lectures, exams, and study sessions. That’s where learning goals come into play—they help you focus, measure your progress, and keep your eyes on the prize, whether acing your finals … Read more
Transcript: SACHA PFEIFFER, HOST: The college application process was supposed to get easier. That’s because last year, the U.S. Department of Education announced changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. VANESSA CORDOVA RAMIREZ: Hi, Hello. My name is Vanessa Cordova Ramirez, and I’m a Mexican first-generation student, hopefully attending college in … Read more
High school students and recent graduates have the chance to take a free college course this summer, courtesy of none other than Shaquille O’Neal. The basketball legend partnered with community college startup Campus.edu to cover the cost for 500 students to take an online class this summer taught by a professor from a top college. … Read more
The FAFSA saga might not be over yet. Short for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, the FAFSA for the 2024-2025 academic year experienced several unprecedented delays, forcing dozens of colleges to push back enrollment-decision deadlines and some students who depend on financial aid to put their college plans on hold. Now, 25 financial … Read more
Beverly Benfield has been looking at colleges for years. When she was little, her dad would pull over on family roadtrips so they could pile out and visit whatever college was nearby. So when it came time for her to actually apply to college, Beverly knew exactly what she wanted: a nice library, a strong … Read more
Getting a good job is one of the top reasons students go to college. It may be surprising, then, just how many recent graduates struggle when it comes time to land that gig. As many as half of recent graduates are underemployed one year after leaving school, research from the Burning Glass Institute found in … Read more