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How Are You Going to Pay For It?

College costs more than people think it will— and Americans have the student loan balances to prove that. How do you get a handle on college costs and how you’ll cover them?

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Is College Worth It?

As expensive as college is, it’s normal to wonder if it’s worth it. The answer: Yes it is.

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How Do You Get Outside Scholarships?

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.

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Where is the Pause Button?

Senior year is a whirlwind. It’s worth taking a minute to take it all in, especially when all the doors are still open.

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Free College!

Want to pay nothing for college? You have more options than you might think.

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Does It Matter Where You Go to College?

This year’s Rhodes Scholars recipients were announced a couple of weeks ago. Normally I pen a paean to the diversity of colleges represented in the selection, supporting the notion that plenty of schools prepare students to compete at the highest levels.

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