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How to Set Up a Scholarship Fund
Paying for College You usually need at least $20,000, but a college or community foundation will do most of the legwork.
By Kimberly Lankford • Last updated
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10 Colleges Actually Lowering the Cost of Tuition
Paying for College The cost of attending college usually moves in only one direction: up, and often quickly.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Last updated
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FAFSA Tips: What to Do Before the End of 2015 to Boost Your Odds for More Financial Aid
Paying for College Changes coming to the application process make 2015 tax returns doubly important for college-bound students.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Last updated
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Hidden Costs of Going to College
Paying for College Unexpected expenses and fees can make life on campus costlier than you think.
By Andrea Browne Taylor • Last updated
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Best Tools to Pay for College
Paying for College Paying for your or your child's college education? These tools can help you manage costs.
By Kaitlin Pitsker • Published
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8 Essential Questions about College Savings — Answered
Sponsored What every parent (and grandparent!) needs to knowOctober 2015
By Staff • Published
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Do We Owe Students Two Free Years of College?
Paying for College Using taxpayer funds to help young Americans get post-secondary training of some sort would be money well spent. The challenge is figuring out how to do it most sensibly.
By Knight Kiplinger • Published
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Best Ways to Help Your Grandkids Pay for College
Paying for College Be mindful of financial aid and tax rules to make the most of your generosity.
By Sandra Block • Last updated
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The Parent Trap: College Debt
Paying for College The cost of sending your child to a four-year university is outpacing overall inflation by alarming rates. The time to start planning for your child's college costs is, well, yesterday.
By Pete Woodring, RIA • Last updated