College Readiness Blog for Parents

  Jeff Sheely, College Money Insider On my recent post about changing the financial aid process, Skipping Breakfast contributor Megan Reinle asked whether or not she could get financial aid for only one semester rather than the entire school year. It’s a great financial aid question and one that I think applies to a lot [...]

With a big dream and a little artistic talent, your kid could win a $15,000 college scholarship in the new Doodle 4 Google competition!

Higher education is more wired than ever, with educational iPad apps and virtual libraries. Now even admissions officers are in on the technological scene. Are you?

Wonder if your child’s college degree is worth it? College work study, networking and other career opportunities might make it worth the while.

The college prep process is a marathon, not a sprint, as today’s college news headlines demonstrate.

Zac Bissonnette, author of ‘Debt-Free U,’ shares his financial advice for parents and students to pay for a college education without loans, scholarships or mooching! Check out the ‘USA Today’ book review of ‘Debt-Free U.’

Obscure scholarships exist, but they’re not all that easy to find. Check out this obscure scholarship discovered by student blogger and redhead Hannah Nyren.

Hidden college expenses that you never knew you’d need to pay can rack up the tuition bill. If you’re paying tuition, make sure to set aside some extra cash or find ways to escape hidden college fees.

Taking college-level courses in high school can save your child and family a lot of money on college tuition later. Check out this news story on the value of college-level courses in high school.

Paying for college tuition may seem like an impossible dream for many families. Will you be able to send your kids to school without losing your 401k?