Navigating the labyrinth of college funding can be daunting for parents and students alike. As higher education costs continue to rise, understanding and accessing available financial resources becomes crucial. The College Benefits Research Group (CBRG) specializes in...
Originally Published by The New York Times The Supreme Court decisions that struck down affirmative action programs and President Biden’s student debt cancellation plan will affect millions of people, whether they’re about to apply for college or are trying to pay it...
Over the years, college costs have increased dramatically. Between 1980 and 2020, the average price of attending college increased by 169%. With such dramatic inflation, it’s much harder to afford college without a little help and extra funding than it has been in the...
For some time, name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws relating to student-athletes had remained relatively stagnant. However, in June 2021, these long-standing rules and guidelines were abruptly (and drastically) changed. Finally, college athletes are permitted to take...
If you are a student in the United States, then a quality education rarely comes without a price. As you apply to colleges, you’re probably still too eager to consider some of the financial implications -- instead, you’re just excited to move into this new stage of...
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only upended the lives of millions, but also resulted in widespread financial consequences for families across the nation, prompting many young adults to reconsider how they can afford to pay for college while their parents confront...
The impact COVID-19 has had on our lives can be seen in all different facets of the world around us. For many, life experiences would be forever changed. One major area impacted by COVID-19 is higher education. The quiet hallways, the empty common rooms, virtual...
College students are in a unique and often precarious position during these unprecedented times. For one, they are grappling with changes in the cost of college and the overall landscape of financial aid. Additionally, college students are likely to work service jobs...
Originally Published by The New York Times Fewer high school students are completing an important step in the college financial aid process, raising concerns about another “lost class” of college freshmen in the coronavirus pandemic. As of early December, the number...
Planning for college can be overwhelming, especially trying to navigate the world of financial aid. Whether this is your first child heading off to college or the third, there always seems to be another, “I heard that we shouldn’t fill that out” or “We don’t qualify...