Paying for College

Paying for College

College costs have soared—but a degree is more valuable than ever. Here you’ll find all the resources you need to understand financial aid, talk to your kid about the money side of higher ed, and keep track of your progress toward paying for college. You’ve got this.

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Beth Explains

What you need to know about the money side of higher education.

Everything You Need to Know About Financial Aid

Odds are your kid will graduate with student loans. More than two-thirds of college students do, with an average debt of $30,000. Here is your guide to maximizing the financial help you’ll get and minimizing your family’s debt.

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This guide will help you keep track of the steps you need to take to unlock federal loans, grants, and scholarships.

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Having the Money Talk

Although it can be overwhelming, you have to do it. Here’s why: Polls show most kids think their parents are going to cover the total cost of college, no matter where they go. It’s up to you to give your kid a reality check. These are my five talking points to get you on the same page.

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Nikole & Regla's Story

A daughter and mom talk about how they paid for one of the priciest schools in the U.S. in the wake of the Great Recession.