Paying for College

You can submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the next year of college starting October 1. And the earlier you file, the better your…

Learn what you can pay for and what will get taxed.

Before you pump money into a 529 College Savings Plan, make sure you have three important boxes checked. And even after you check those boxes, you mig…

Getting an advanced degree isn't cheap. But you may not need to go into debt.

But you don’t have to wait for Congress to act to open a tax-advantaged plan to save for an unborn child or grandchild’s college education.

With college costs skyrocketing, some grandparents are looking for ways to help pay for grandkids' educations. But before you pull out the checkbook, …

How you can use the money at colleges in the plan, and even at those who aren't.

Our crash course in paying for a student's stay overseas, from tuition to cell phone.

But lower published prices may not save you money.

What you include on the application determines how much you'll receive in grants, work-study and student loans.

I’ve always been eager to debate the merits of athletic scholarships: Should college athletes instead be paid? Are these "student athletes" really get…

The tab for a four-year education is mind-boggling. But don’t panic: You don’t have to save the entire cost.

You can withdraw up to the amount of a scholarship from your 529 account without paying a penalty on the earnings, even if you don’t use the money for…

Save for retirement or for your kids’ college? Rent student housing or buy a place as an investment? Here’s which makes the most sense.

It is tax time — whether we like it or not! And you could save significant tax dollars if you recently funded your kids’ college education, or y…

Automatic payroll deductions fund 529s, and some bosses kick in cash.

You can use money from a Coverdell education savings account tax-free for education expenses from kindergarten through college.

When your son or daughter enters high school, or even before, start shifting some of the money from aggressive funds into more-conservative ones.

It's right now. Here's why.

You might think there's no escaping the high—and still rising—cost of college.

Instead of giving kids toys and video games, open a 529 college savings plan or student loan savings account for them and contribute to it.

Prepare, plan, prioritize and persevere.

If you meet the age and income requirements, interest on your I and EE savings bonds is tax-free if you cash in the bonds to pay tuition and fees.

A public college in another state may not be out of your financial reach.

Among your best options for saving for your child's education are 529 plans, Coverdell ESAs and custodial accounts.