There are many ways financial advisors can help their clients who are grappling with the looming cost of college. But 529 plans are the top college savings topic clients ask about. Below, I answer the ...

Early decision isn’t just for the rich, as long as people with lower incomes can get accurate price quotes before agreeing to attend if they get in. By Ron Lieber In 1988, Ron Lieber applied to ...

A 529 savings plan can be a powerful tool when saving for future education expenses because investments in the plan can increase tax-free, but many savers don’t take full advantage of the benefits ...

The University of Wisconsin will change its financial aid application process this fall by adding the College Scholarship Service Profile (CSS Profile). The CSS Profile is a longer, more detailed ...

Review your financial aid offer through your admission portal. First- and second-year students are required to live on campus unless they live within 40 miles of the university. If you plan to commute ...

Students starting college next year will face a dramatically different federal financial aid system than the one their older siblings and parents encountered, experts say, due to changes enacted this ...

Helping children get into college can be draining and complicated. As unpleasant as the experience can be, it can be even trickier for divorced households. In recent years, various changes have ...

Applying to college can feel like a race against time, especially when you start hearing about Early Decision and Early Action. Both options allow you to submit your application ahead of the regular ...

In addition to the FAFSA, applicants seeking financial aid will now complete the CSS Profile, including questions about home value and 401(k) balances. Students applying to the University of Wisconsin ...

On Sept. 24, U.S. District Judge Sara Ellis dismissed a class action lawsuit accusing Brown, the College Board, and 39 other colleges and universities of increasing the cost of tuition for students ...

Starting this fall, undergraduate applicants will need to complete the CSS Profile to be considered for financial aid from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. (Ruthie Hauge / The Cap Times) A great ...