There are four major types of federal student loans. Then there are private loans. And if you're thinking about borrowing money for college, you need to know about all of them. Start here.read more
Think free money for college is just a crazy, faraway dream? Think again. You can make winning them a reality. This introduction to the scholarship search will set you up for success.read more
While students love seeing which schools are "the best" in a given area, do rankings reflect the real experience you'll get at a college--or the real worth of a degree from a school?read more
Okay, sure, "best" is relative. But if you follow these tips, you will definitely have a cool, comfy, everyone-wants-to-hang-out-there dorm room. read more
Test-optional schools (aka schools that don't require SAT or ACT scores) have been changing college admissions in a big way. Here's what "test-optional" is all about and what you need to know as you apply to colleges.read more