Financial aid

How to Avoid Graduating from College with Excess Debt

Abraham Ramirez, University of California, Los Angeles

College can be an amazing experience; however, there is a fear among students and parents alike as to how to even go about paying for it.…

May 17, 2018

Should First-Generation College Students Receive More Financial Aid?

Brittany Sims, Temple University

If college life wasn’t stressful enough, the insurmountable burden of tuition costs should be the least of these student’s problems.…

February 13, 2018

3 Ways a Long-Term Government Shutdown Would Affect Colleges

Erin Alexander, Middle Tennessee State University

If government money stops flowing, university systems across the country would freeze, including certain financial-aid packages and ongoing research grants. …

January 30, 2018

How the New Tax Bill Is Going to Affect College Students

Haileigh Galloway, Indian River State College

Whether you’re a full-time or dual-enrolled college student, you can look forward to some of these benefits resulting from the recent tax bill.…

January 8, 2018