higher education

Should You Save for College Using a 529 Prepaid Tuition Plan?

Prepaid tuition plans let you buy your kid semesters of college, locked into today's pricing. Are these a good idea?

There's more than one way to help pay for college. This little known tip could save you from taking out student loans.

College isn't cheap and a student loan may seem inescapable. Make sure you've checked out all your options before you sign.

It's that time of year when students and parents are figuring out how to pay for college. Find out what financial aid covers — and what it doesn't.

Higher education is always a good idea, right? Wrong. Some colleges are a total scam.

Only the rarest of special snowflake students get scholarships, right? Wrong. Anyone can find money to help with school if they know where to look.

Higher education comes at a high cost. How much more debt can recent graduates bear?

Higher education doesn't have to be out of reach. With these grants, scholarships, and fellowships, you can afford to train for a brighter future.

College is a great way to get an education — but it's not the only way. These methods will help you learn more on the cheap.

From online classes to in-person demonstrations and more, check out these 15 ways to learn something new — no fee required.