When many families prepare for financing a child’s college education, they base their plan on the expectation that their child can graduate in four years. However, the time to graduation may be longer. This can mean a significantly higher total cost for a college education. The U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education [...]
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The Big Bang Theory
Or at least, the ‘biggest bang for your buck’ theory. It’s pretty much a staple in mainstream American culture, the idea that it’s better to get more for less. Not exactly a common sense logic there, but you get the idea. Regardless of any logical fallacies inherent in the phrase, it’s as much a part [...]
Sticker Shock
April is here! Hopefully for you high school seniors and returning college students, you have already filled out your FAFSA. If you’re in the process of choosing a college, this also means that you’ll be seeing financial aid award letters from schools pretty soon. There’s a pretty good chance that you’ll experience some sticker shock [...]
Education and Responsibility
If you’ve been tuning in to higher education news, you may have seen this article in the Salt Lake Tribune. The bottom line is, tuition rates at public colleges and universities in Utah are going to rise for next year. The good news is that Utah students aren’t going to be hit as hard as [...]
Basics of Transferring from a Community College
Applying to college for the first time is complicated enough, but the process of transferring from a two-year to a four-year college can be dizzying. With little consistency in transfer policies from school to school, theres a lot to keep track of when changing colleges. Use the tips below to make a smooth transition. [...]
