Most college acceptance and financial aid letters go out in March. For many students and their families, the aid package is arguably more significant than an acceptance notification. And yet, "the ...

After months of waiting, high school seniors have most of their admission decisions in hand. If they are lucky and planned thoughtfully, they have options. Now comes the hard part of choosing a school ...

Colleges have continued to raise their prices year after year. In the past 20 years, in-state tuition at public universities has increased by an astounding 158%. The cost of attending a university is ...

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. The already stressful college admissions process was thrown into chaos this year by a ...

Northeastern University is behind in responding to appeals this year. Keep asking for a better deal — at any school — and more time to make up your mind. By Ron ...

Students applying for college financial aid can start filling out their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) now. The updated form launched last week — the earliest it's been available in ...

After years of criticism about financial aid letters that are confusing and sometimes misleading, about 400 schools have agreed to bring “clarity” to their communication. By Ann Carrns Colleges and ...