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Applying for Federal Aid

Early filing of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid can speed the student aid process. Here are dos and don'ts for completing this crucial form

Is Your Financial Aid Foolproof?

As the largest U.S. student lender settles with New York's attorney general, experts say that double-checking loans makes sense

BW Business Schools

BusinessWeek's comprehensive guide to business schools

The Latest Twist in Student Loans

As traditional sources such as banks and government agencies pull back, peer-to-peer lending is entering the student loan market

Scoring a Private Loan for College

Families often turn to private loans to bridge the gap between the cost of college and the maximum $5,500 a year undergraduates can borrow in federally backed student loans

Navigating the Crunch

A financial aid expert explains how borrowers can best ride it out

Tuition Assistance for the Middle Class

Why recent moves by Harvard and other educational heavyweights to lighten the financial load for middle-income families won't be copied at many schools
Slide Show: Financial Aid: How Top Schools Compare

Q&A: Financial Aid Tips

Suggestions for families seeking financial aid, plus a look at the aid landscape from the Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators

Comparing Financial Aid Offers

Packages offered by schools aren't always easy to assess. Here are some ground rules for what's most valuable

Do Consultants Ease Financial Aid Angst?

Private certified college planners can help families navigate the process and get bigger aid packages—for a fee

For-Profit Schools Facing Aid Crunch

A changing lending environment is hurting for-profit colleges but may help students by compelling them to use often-overlooked federal loans

How to Pay for an MBA

Business school is a costly investment. Here are some tips on how to make it more manageable

Costly Degrees

College costs per year are still going up. Here's a look at some of the priciest private schools in terms of tuition and fees

The Ivy Plus: America's Richest Universities

Higher education is increasingly a tale of two worlds: The wealth gap between the elite schools and even the most prestigious public universities has never been wider

Tuition-Free Colleges

Ever thought the only way your children were going to get a free college education was if they were football stars or award-winning trombonists? Think again

A Shaky Season for Student Loans

Subprime woes and recent legislation have lenders tightening standards for applicants, and the credit crunch is eating away at other sources for tuition money

College Endowments Meet Shaky Markets

Once again, tuition costs outpace inflation. The question is, can big endowments continue to pay part of the freight?
Slide Show: Costly Degrees

Pssst! Wanna Go to College for Free?

Most parents would love to send their kids to college for free but probably don't believe it's possible. It is--if you know where to look