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New FAFSA: What Parents of College Students Need to Know

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New FAFSA: What Parents of College Students Need to Know

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. Attention parents: If your kid will be...

What to Do Instead of College: 6 Alternatives to Consider

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What to Do Instead of College: 6 Alternatives to Consider

Applying to College Early Decision? 6 Tips for the FAFSA Delay

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Applying to College Early Decision? 6 Tips for the FAFSA Delay

6 Tips for Cutting Costs on Back-to-School Shopping

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6 Tips for Cutting Costs on Back-to-School Shopping

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7 teen-approved backpacks that are perfect for high school

Choosing a backpack for a high school student can be tricky. We're here to help.

By Terri Peters

Female high school student walking along pavement with her backpack.

Take this Bento-style kids lunch box back to school for 30% off

This organized lunch box has over 47,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, and is finally on...

By Blane Bachelor

The Bentgo® Kids Bento-Style 5-Compartment Lunch Box is on sale for Prime Day on Amazon. [https://www.amazon.com/Bentgo%C2%AE-Kids-Bento-Style-5-Compartment-Lunch/dp/B00PKNO7LK/?th=1]

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Financial Tips for New College Grads

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. For new college graduates, receiving...

By Kimberly Palmer

Financial experts suggest that new college graduates first choose the budgeting style that works best for them.

Kick off back to school shopping with these Apple deals at Amazon

Lock in savings on iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks and more.

By Andrew Koopman

Apple is already having a back to school sale. Make sure to take advantage of this one.

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For-Profit Colleges May Soon Be Accountable for Student Outcomes

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. The Department of Education has...

By Trea Branch

The Department of Education has proposed changes that would expand accountability of for-profit colleges in addition to increasing financial transparency of all educational institutions.

Personal Finance

How to Pick a College Bank Account as Carefully as Your College

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. Attending college can get pricey, so...

By Spencer Tierney

Checking accounts that are marketed by a university can often have fees, so you’ll want to do some comparisons between banks and their features before you select one that will accompany you to college.

Personal Finance

Smart Money: The Future of College Debt, and Rent vs. Buy

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money...

By Sean Pyles

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2023 High School Grads Could Take on $37K in College Debt

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. As millions of Americans with federal...

By Elizabeth Renter

While 2023 high school graduates may not see as large of a growth rate on tuition increases as the past, average college costs remain excessive.

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Largest Source of Free Money for College Can’t Keep Up

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. Many years ago, one federal grant...

By Elizabeth Renter

In the 2021-22 school year, an estimated $26 billion was distributed through the Pell program — but that money isn’t going nearly as far as it once did.

Personal Finance

Costs Down, Wages Up: Can You ‘Work Your Way’ Through College?

This article was first published on NerdWallet.com. For the past few years, the...

By Elizabeth Renter

Despite college costs going down and wages going up, it's still difficult for students to "work their way" through college. Students should weigh work hours with study time to find the right balance for them.

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