Paying for College

The summer before your senior year is an exciting yet pivotal time in your college application journey. As a 2026 applicant, you have the opportunity to take charge of your application preparation while still enjoying a break from the usual…

Direct medical programs, also known as BS/MD, BA/MD, BS/DO or BA/DO programs, represent a unique opportunity for aspiring physicians to join a direct pathway to medicine. These programs allow high school students to commit early to medicine, oftentimes reducing the…

As colleges continue to raise their tuition fees each year, students might be desperate to find ways to alleviate the burden of higher education. According to the Education Data Initiative, the average federal loan is more than $37,000, which means…

On October 1, the CSS Profile opens up. Many schools require the CSS Profile to be considered for need-based aid, and in some cases, merit-based scholarships. Some schools require that you complete the CSS Profile AND the FAFSA (which will…

As you continue to think about your college list, the cost of the university is likely a huge factor in your decision.  While scholarships are hard to predict, some BS/MD programs give automatic scholarships, ranging from a few thousand dollars…

What are the best tips to help families to reduce the cost of attending college on room and board? originally appeared on Quora, the place to gain and share knowledge, empowering people to learn from others and better understand the…

As school decisions begin to be announced, students and their families should review their financial aid offers and calculate the actual cost of attending the university. Most universities allow financial aid appeals, but the process and reasons that they will…

College is steadily getting more expensive each year. According to U.S. News and World Report, tuition at a public university was an average of $10,388 for the 2021-2022 year, compared with $38,185 for a private college. For an out-of-state student at…

With spring's arrival, financial aid is on the minds of every family with a senior in the household.  The amount of financial aid can make or break many student's final college decision and can be the deciding factor in whether…

For medical school students attending in-state medical schools, tuition and fees increased more than 10% last year. With the average debt for the medical class of 2020 already reaching over $200,000, it is no surprise that many students are looking…