Checking out colleges this summer? Whether you’re going in-person or virtual, here are some tips to get the most out of your visits.

According to the Fed, student loans are not a one-way ticket to the poorhouse— at least not for those who earn degrees. And those degrees provide financial and non-financial benefits throughout adulthood.

My socials are full of prom and graduation pictures, which means it’s time to talk about how you get money out of the 529 plan to which you’ve been diligently (or otherwise) contributing.

Where do you get money to pay for tax cuts? From students and their families, apparently. Congress is weighing proposals to increase the cost and reduce availability of student loans to help pay for tax cuts.

Your 529 can be used tax- and penalty-free for most, but not all, college expenses. Here’s what you can and can’t spend your 529 on, and how to avoid taxes and penalties on your withdrawals.

Want to have a lot more money for college? The tax benefits of 529 plans mean you could have thousands more dollars available when the time comes to start paying.

After years of saving, it’s time to switch gears and start paying for college. But when do the bills come?

About 3/4 of families who appeal their financial aid award receive additional aid. Yet less than half appeal. Here’s how to get more money from the colleges you’re considering.

The fever pace of the current administration’s announcements related to higher education may be making your head spin.

We’re almost there: acceptance letters are arriving and the May 1 decision day is right around the corner. For most families, how much schools cost is part of the decision making process.

Outside scholarships can be a great way to stretch your college budget. They can also be an exercise in frustration with countless applications yielding small dollars. Knowing how they work and how you get them can make your search more rewarding.

Do we need a Department of Education? To answer that, it’s helpful to know what it actually does.

It’s tax time, which means it’s time to claim education tax credits you may be eligible for. Unfortunately, a lot of tax software programs don’t provide good instructions for doing so, so it’s a good idea to pull up the instructions for Form 8863 and review them before filing.