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New Effort Aims to Lift City’s Valedictorians
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New Effort Aims to Lift City’s Valedictorians

By Meghan E. Irons
Aug. 4, 2020

Report: Students Struggle to Find Accurate Estimates for Non-Tuition Costs
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Report: Students Struggle to Find Accurate Estimates for Non-Tuition Costs

By Sara Weissman
Jul. 6, 2020

Inconsistent Information on Indirect Expenses
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Inconsistent Information on Indirect Expenses

By Madeline St. Amour
Jun. 26, 2020

Indirect Expenses for Students Often Outweigh Tuition, But Are Hard to Identify, Report Finds
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Indirect Expenses for Students Often Outweigh Tuition, But Are Hard to Identify, Report Finds

By Owen Daugherty
Jun. 26, 2020

Already, universities Are Planning for a Fall Without Students on Campus — Just in Case
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Already, universities Are Planning for a Fall Without Students on Campus — Just in Case

By Deirdre Fernandes
Apr. 13, 2020

Coronavirus Makes the College Try a Challenge for High School Seniors
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Coronavirus Makes the College Try a Challenge for High School Seniors

By Greg Sullivan
Apr. 1, 2020

SAT Tests Canceled. College Tours on Hold. High School Juniors Struggle With Life Ahead
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SAT Tests Canceled. College Tours on Hold. High School Juniors Struggle With Life Ahead

By Deirdre Fernandes and Steve Annear
Mar. 23, 2020

Want to Help Schools Closed by COVID-19? Don’t Pitch Them Right Now.
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Want to Help Schools Closed by COVID-19? Don’t Pitch Them Right Now.

By Tony Wan
Mar. 16, 2020

Tips for Decoding College Financial-Aid Offers
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Tips for Decoding College Financial-Aid Offers

By Ann Carrns
Feb. 22, 2020

Tips for Decoding College Financial Aid Offers
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Tips for Decoding College Financial Aid Offers

By Ann Carrns
Feb. 14, 2020

How Buying A Mattress Is Like Choosing A College
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How Buying A Mattress Is Like Choosing A College

By Michael Horn
Feb. 13, 2020

Community Foundation Increases Student Financial Aid Support Through New Partnership
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Community Foundation Increases Student Financial Aid Support Through New Partnership

By John Vasconcellos
Jan. 28, 2020

A Glimpse Into “Virtual” Advising
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A Glimpse Into “Virtual” Advising

By Joyce Kim
Jan. 25, 2020

Paying for College: What Experts Say Parents Should do to Prepare
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Paying for College: What Experts Say Parents Should do to Prepare

By Stefan Geller
Jan. 20, 2020

Can ‘Pay for Success’ Boost Post-secondary Outcomes?
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Can ‘Pay for Success’ Boost Post-secondary Outcomes?

By H. Kay Howard
Jan. 4, 2020

OPINION: Six Lessons from Louisiana about Helping Students Obtain Federal Aid for College
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OPINION: Six Lessons from Louisiana about Helping Students Obtain Federal Aid for College

By Amanda Kruger Hill
Dec. 16, 2019

Confusion Still Reigns Over Student Aid. Here’s Why.
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Confusion Still Reigns Over Student Aid. Here’s Why.

By Goldie Blumenstyk
Dec. 10, 2019

OPINION: Let’s Make the FAFSA Required for a High-School Diploma
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OPINION: Let’s Make the FAFSA Required for a High-School Diploma

By Bob Giannino and Yoon Choi
Nov. 5, 2019

Everything to Know About Saving Money for College, According to Experts
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Everything to Know About Saving Money for College, According to Experts

By Martha C. White
Oct. 29, 2019

It’s Right There In the Name: The College Affordability Act
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It’s Right There In the Name: The College Affordability Act

By Wesley Whistle, Alejandra Acosta, Clare McCann, Iris Palmer, and Amy Laitinen
Oct. 15, 2019

The Case for Price Transparency
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The Case for Price Transparency

By Jason Reinoehl
Oct. 15, 2019

Two-Thirds of College Students Take On Debt, but Amount Is Rising More Slowly
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Two-Thirds of College Students Take On Debt, but Amount Is Rising More Slowly

By Ann Carns
Sep. 27, 2019

Improvements to FAFSA Eagerly Anticipated
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Improvements to FAFSA Eagerly Anticipated

By Lois Elfman
Sep. 19, 2019

Why Finding Out How Much a College Costs is Harder Than it Looks
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Why Finding Out How Much a College Costs is Harder Than it Looks

By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report
Sep. 16, 2019

Colleges Provide Misleading Information About Their Costs
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Colleges Provide Misleading Information About Their Costs

By Jon Marcus
Sep. 16, 2019

When It Comes to Borrowing for College, It Pays to Do Homework
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When It Comes to Borrowing for College, It Pays to Do Homework

By Bill Schackner
Sep. 3, 2019

Here’s A No-Brainer: Students Should Know What Their College Costs Will Be
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Here’s A No-Brainer: Students Should Know What Their College Costs Will Be

By Wesley Whistle
Aug. 14, 2019

Here’s A No-Brainer: Students Should Know What Their College Costs Will Be
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Here’s A No-Brainer: Students Should Know What Their College Costs Will Be

By Wesley Whistle
Aug. 14, 2019

Priced Out of a Dream: Staunton Woman Struggles to Find Her Way Back to College
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Priced Out of a Dream: Staunton Woman Struggles to Find Her Way Back to College

By Rilyn Eischens
Aug. 9, 2019

Financial Aid Offerpalooza
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Financial Aid Offerpalooza

By Rachel Fishman and Sophie Nguyen
Aug. 5, 2019

Some Colleges Target Jargon in the Name of Student Success
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Some Colleges Target Jargon in the Name of Student Success

By Will Jarvis
Jul. 31, 2019

College Admissions Scandal Reveals Vast Inequalities in Higher Education
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College Admissions Scandal Reveals Vast Inequalities in Higher Education

By Bob Giannino
Jul. 18, 2019

Financial Wellness How-Tos: Preparing Families for the Real Cost of College
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Financial Wellness How-Tos: Preparing Families for the Real Cost of College

By Janet Kidd Stewart
Jul. 12, 2019

uAspire Raises $572K at Annual Leadership Breakfast, a Record
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uAspire Raises $572K at Annual Leadership Breakfast, a Record

By Mass Nonprofit News
Jul. 8, 2019

uAspire/GBREB Foundation Scholarship Leadership Breakfast Raises Record $572,000
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uAspire/GBREB Foundation Scholarship Leadership Breakfast Raises Record $572,000

By Sampan
Jun. 26, 2019

Cal State Application Fees Expected To Rise To $70 Per Campus Amid Access Concerns
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Cal State Application Fees Expected To Rise To $70 Per Campus Amid Access Concerns

By Larry Gordon
May. 22, 2019

Accepted to College? How to Compare and Decipher Financial Aid Offers
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Accepted to College? How to Compare and Decipher Financial Aid Offers

By Anna Helhoski
May. 15, 2019

How to Decipher Those College Financial Aid Offers
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How to Decipher Those College Financial Aid Offers

By Anna Helhoski
May. 12, 2019

Accepted! How To Decipher Your College Aid
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Accepted! How To Decipher Your College Aid

By Anna Helhoski
May. 11, 2019

Accepted! How To Decipher Your College Aid
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Accepted! How To Decipher Your College Aid

By Anna Helhoski
May. 6, 2019

Accepted! How to Decipher Your College Aid
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Accepted! How to Decipher Your College Aid

By Anna Helhoski
May. 2, 2019

The Value Of Financial Literacy And Self-Advocacy
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The Value Of Financial Literacy And Self-Advocacy

By Lana Apple
Apr. 29, 2019

Check That Financial Aid Letter Before Making Decision On College
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Check That Financial Aid Letter Before Making Decision On College

By Ann Carrns
Apr. 29, 2019

Here's What To Do Before Saying 'Yes' To College Financial Aid (Opinion)
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Here's What To Do Before Saying 'Yes' To College Financial Aid (Opinion)

By Jack Remondi
Apr. 26, 2019

Redesigning the Financial Aid Offer Letter at the University of Pennsylvania
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Redesigning the Financial Aid Offer Letter at the University of Pennsylvania

By Sabrina Aponte
Apr. 24, 2019

Letter To Congress On Financial Aid Offer Letters
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Letter To Congress On Financial Aid Offer Letters

By Rachel Fishman
Apr. 23, 2019

Before Deciding on a College, Look Closely at the Financial Aid Letter
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Before Deciding on a College, Look Closely at the Financial Aid Letter

By Ann Carrns
Apr. 19, 2019

How Much Is Higher Education Really Going To Cost?
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How Much Is Higher Education Really Going To Cost?

By Jack Lowenstein
Apr. 19, 2019

Ed Dept Gives Guidance on Transparent Financial Aid Offers
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Ed Dept Gives Guidance on Transparent Financial Aid Offers

By James Paterson
Apr. 18, 2019

Access Begins with Affordability
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Access Begins with Affordability

By Laura Keane
Apr. 18, 2019

Feds Recommend Colleges Clarify Financial Aid Offers
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Feds Recommend Colleges Clarify Financial Aid Offers

By Andrew Kreighbaum
Apr. 17, 2019

City Visions: College Success Without the Scandal
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City Visions: College Success Without the Scandal

By City Visions
Apr. 15, 2019

Working within the System: A Conversation about Challenges and Opportunities
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Working within the System: A Conversation about Challenges and Opportunities

By Andrew Wolk
Apr. 15, 2019

Confused By Your College Financial Aid Letter? You're Not Alone
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Confused By Your College Financial Aid Letter? You're Not Alone

By Elissa Nadworny
Apr. 12, 2019

How To Calculate The Cost Of College: A Guide To Financial Aid Terms
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How To Calculate The Cost Of College: A Guide To Financial Aid Terms

By Elissa Nadworny
Apr. 11, 2019

Cassidy Announces 166 Higher Education Endorsements of College Transparency Act
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Cassidy Announces 166 Higher Education Endorsements of College Transparency Act

By Audrey Jerome
Apr. 10, 2019

Confused By Your College Financial Aid Letter? You're Not Alone
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Confused By Your College Financial Aid Letter? You're Not Alone

By Elissa Nadworny
Apr. 10, 2019

Confused By Your College Financial Aid Letter? You're Not Alone
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Confused By Your College Financial Aid Letter? You're Not Alone

By Elissa Nadworny
Apr. 10, 2019

Confused By Your College Financial Aid Letter? You're Not Alone
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Confused By Your College Financial Aid Letter? You're Not Alone

By Elissa Nadworny
Apr. 10, 2019

Legislation Looks Into College Financial Aid Letters
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Legislation Looks Into College Financial Aid Letters

By Ellisa Nadworny
Apr. 5, 2019

Even With ‘Free Tuition,’ Equity Can Be Elusive
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Even With ‘Free Tuition,’ Equity Can Be Elusive

By Bob Giannino
Apr. 4, 2019

Three Questions for Giuseppe Basili
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Three Questions for Giuseppe Basili

By Ithaka S+R
Mar. 27, 2019

New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Help Students Understand the True Cost of College
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New Bipartisan Bill Aims to Help Students Understand the True Cost of College

By Rachel Fishman
Mar. 27, 2019

OPINION: Three Ways to Help More Low-Income Students Get Through College
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OPINION: Three Ways to Help More Low-Income Students Get Through College

By Melissa Fries
Mar. 19, 2019

College Affordability Advocates: What Comes After the Admissions Cheating Scandal?
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College Affordability Advocates: What Comes After the Admissions Cheating Scandal?

By Sydney Johnson
Mar. 18, 2019

In Mass., with College Closure Threat Growing, State Seeking New Powers
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In Mass., with College Closure Threat Growing, State Seeking New Powers

By Michael P. Norton, State House News Service
Jan. 22, 2019

Massachusetts Considers Enhanced Monitoring of Colleges and Universities as Closure Threat Grows
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Massachusetts Considers Enhanced Monitoring of Colleges and Universities as Closure Threat Grows

By Michael P. Norton – State House News Service
Jan. 22, 2019

Taking a Gap Year? Fill Out the Financial-Aid Forms Anyway
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Taking a Gap Year? Fill Out the Financial-Aid Forms Anyway

By Cheryl Winokur Munk
Jan. 14, 2019

Flipping the Classroom to Teach Disability Inclusion Practices
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Flipping the Classroom to Teach Disability Inclusion Practices

By Steve Slowinski
Jan. 4, 2019

uAspire Announces Partnership with CollegeBound Initiative to Launch College Affordability Advising
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uAspire Announces Partnership with CollegeBound Initiative to Launch College Affordability Advising

By Web
Dec. 7, 2018

136 Names for a Student Loan
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136 Names for a Student Loan

By Elozor Preil
Nov. 21, 2018

Parent’s Guide to the FAFSA and Federal Student Aid
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Parent’s Guide to the FAFSA and Federal Student Aid

By Elyssa Kirkham
Nov. 14, 2018

Some Colleges are Totally Unaffordable, and This Tool Proves It
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Some Colleges are Totally Unaffordable, and This Tool Proves It

By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report
Nov. 9, 2018

Early Admission’s Effect on Financial Aid
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Early Admission’s Effect on Financial Aid

By Cheryl Winokur Munk
Oct. 19, 2018

New Data Show Some Colleges Are Definitively Unaffordable for Many
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New Data Show Some Colleges Are Definitively Unaffordable for Many

By Jon Marcus, The Hechinger Report
Oct. 19, 2018

New Data Show Some Colleges are Definitively Unaffordable for Many
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New Data Show Some Colleges are Definitively Unaffordable for Many

By Jon Marcus
Oct. 18, 2018

College Possible Receives Inaugural Evergreen National Education Prize
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College Possible Receives Inaugural Evergreen National Education Prize

By Nudge4 Solutions Lab at the University of Virginia
Oct. 16, 2018

Repayment Options for Student Loans
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Repayment Options for Student Loans

By WatchBlog
Oct. 10, 2018

TIAA Unveils the TIAA Difference Maker 100
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TIAA Unveils the TIAA Difference Maker 100

By Business Wire
Oct. 1, 2018

TIAA Unveils the TIAA Difference Maker 100
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TIAA Unveils the TIAA Difference Maker 100

By Business Wire
Oct. 1, 2018

TIAA Unveils the TIAA Difference Maker 100
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TIAA Unveils the TIAA Difference Maker 100

By Business Wire
Oct. 1, 2018

4 Ways Parents (and Their Students) Can Avoid the College Debt Trap
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4 Ways Parents (and Their Students) Can Avoid the College Debt Trap

By Beth Kobliner
Oct. 1, 2018

The Trouble With College Finances
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The Trouble With College Finances

By Terri E. Givens
Sep. 27, 2018

Editorial: Colleges Should Clarify True Cost of Tuition
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Editorial: Colleges Should Clarify True Cost of Tuition

By LNP (Lancaster Online)
Sep. 26, 2018

Editorial: Colleges Need to Clarify Real Tuition Costs
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Editorial: Colleges Need to Clarify Real Tuition Costs

By LNP, The Associated Press
Sep. 24, 2018

Colleges Need to Clarify Just How Much Tuition Really Costs
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Colleges Need to Clarify Just How Much Tuition Really Costs

By The LNP Editorial Board
Sep. 18, 2018

Tips for How to Pay Back Student Loans
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Tips for How to Pay Back Student Loans

By Marilyn Kennedy Melia CTW Features
Sep. 16, 2018

College-Bound? The Fees Could End Up Being a Big Surprise
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College-Bound? The Fees Could End Up Being a Big Surprise

By Deirdre Fernandes
Aug. 20, 2018

Why So Many Poor Kids Who Get Into College Don’t End Up Enrolling
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Why So Many Poor Kids Who Get Into College Don’t End Up Enrolling

By Alvin Chang
Aug. 3, 2018

Ethical College Admissions: Financial Aid Transparency
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Ethical College Admissions: Financial Aid Transparency

By Jim Jump
Jul. 23, 2018

Why 20-Somethings Make Terrific College Counselors for Low-Income Students
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Why 20-Somethings Make Terrific College Counselors for Low-Income Students

By Audrey Jerome
Jul. 17, 2018

Why Your College Financial Aid Letter May Be Misleading
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Why Your College Financial Aid Letter May Be Misleading

By Farran Powell
Jul. 16, 2018

A Deep Dive Into New Research on Financial Aid Award Letters
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A Deep Dive Into New Research on Financial Aid Award Letters

By NASFAA
Jun. 21, 2018

Financial Games Colleges Play
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Financial Games Colleges Play

By Kevin Carey
Jun. 13, 2018

Why Are College Costs Less Clear Than Car Prices?
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Why Are College Costs Less Clear Than Car Prices?

By Anne-Marie Salughter & Bob Giannino
Jun. 8, 2018

36% of Colleges Are Hiding the Cost to Students
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36% of Colleges Are Hiding the Cost to Students

By Katie Lobosco
Jun. 7, 2018

The Confusing Information Colleges Provide Students About Financial Aid
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The Confusing Information Colleges Provide Students About Financial Aid

By Adam Harris
Jun. 6, 2018

Financial Aid Letters Are Really, Really Confusing
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Financial Aid Letters Are Really, Really Confusing

By Dwyer Gunn
Jun. 6, 2018

College Financial Aid Woefully Inadequate To Cover Costs Claims New Study
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College Financial Aid Woefully Inadequate To Cover Costs Claims New Study

By Ted Knutson
Jun. 5, 2018

Financial Aid Letters Often Hide the Real Cost of College
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Financial Aid Letters Often Hide the Real Cost of College

By Alvin Chang
Jun. 5, 2018

Study: College Financial Aid Award Letters Lack Clarity, Transparency
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Study: College Financial Aid Award Letters Lack Clarity, Transparency

By LaMont Jones
Jun. 5, 2018

How Schools and Startups Are Hacking College Affordability
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How Schools and Startups Are Hacking College Affordability

By Tina Nazerian
May. 31, 2018

On College Success: A conversation with Bob Giannino, uAspire
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On College Success: A conversation with Bob Giannino, uAspire

By Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
May. 2, 2018

You Got Into College. Congratulations! Here's the Bill
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You Got Into College. Congratulations! Here's the Bill

By Deirdre Fernandes
Apr. 19, 2018

How to Find a College You’ll Love
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How to Find a College You’ll Love

By Jeffrey J. Selingo
Mar. 19, 2018

Ep 22: College Affordability with Bob Giannino and Allie Negron of uAspire
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Ep 22: College Affordability with Bob Giannino and Allie Negron of uAspire

By YesCollege Team
Mar. 12, 2018

Mass. Students Borrowing More to Attend Public Universities
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Mass. Students Borrowing More to Attend Public Universities

By Deirdre Fernandes
Mar. 1, 2018

Why is it So Difficult to Figure Out How Much You’re Going to Pay for College
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Why is it So Difficult to Figure Out How Much You’re Going to Pay for College

By Jeffrey J. Selingo
Jan. 19, 2018

How Parents Can Help Their Children Avoid Regretting Their College Debt
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How Parents Can Help Their Children Avoid Regretting Their College Debt

By Jillian Berman
Nov. 8, 2017

The Long Story of the Movement Toward College Cost Clarity
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The Long Story of the Movement Toward College Cost Clarity

By Ron Lieber
Oct. 20, 2017

How Trump’s DACA Decision Affects Colleges and Students
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How Trump’s DACA Decision Affects Colleges and Students

By Jillian Berman
Sep. 10, 2017

How a Text Message Might Boost College Enrollment
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How a Text Message Might Boost College Enrollment

By Kirk Carapezza & Mallory Noe-Payne
Jul. 28, 2017

uAspire's Exec Director Offers a Quick Lesson on Impact of Higher Ed Costs
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uAspire's Exec Director Offers a Quick Lesson on Impact of Higher Ed Costs

By Joe Halpern
May. 19, 2017

5 Numbers to Check to Compare Financial Aid Awards
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5 Numbers to Check to Compare Financial Aid Awards

By Deborah Ziff
Apr. 12, 2017

Placement Rates, Other Data Colleges Provide Consumers Are Often Alternative Facts
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Placement Rates, Other Data Colleges Provide Consumers Are Often Alternative Facts

By Jon Marcus
Mar. 22, 2017

Student Loan Debt
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Student Loan Debt

By WGBH News
Mar. 15, 2017

Can Behavioral Science Help in Flint
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Can Behavioral Science Help in Flint

By Sarah Stillman
Jan. 23, 2017

uAspire: Applying for College Financial Aid
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uAspire: Applying for College Financial Aid

By NBC Bay Area
Oct. 25, 2016

The College Debt Crisis is Even Worse Than You Think
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The College Debt Crisis is Even Worse Than You Think

By Neil Swidey
May. 18, 2016

Why Upperclassmen Lose Financial Aid
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Why Upperclassmen Lose Financial Aid

By Rochelle Sharpe
Apr. 6, 2016

College Financial Aid Letters Just Got a Little Better (to Read, Anyway)
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College Financial Aid Letters Just Got a Little Better (to Read, Anyway)

By Kim Clark
Mar. 14, 2016

New Twist to Tech Donations: Google Promotes Racial Justice
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New Twist to Tech Donations: Google Promotes Racial Justice

By Jill Tucker
Mar. 4, 2016

State Street Bank to Create 1,000 Jobs for Inner-city Youth
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State Street Bank to Create 1,000 Jobs for Inner-city Youth

By Sacha Pfeiffer
Jun. 16, 2015

Confusing Financial Aid Letters Leave Students, Parents Adrift
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Confusing Financial Aid Letters Leave Students, Parents Adrift

By Jon Marcus
May. 7, 2015

Making an Affordable College Choice
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Making an Affordable College Choice

By Bob Giannino
Mar. 2, 2015

Make College Costs Manageable for the Entire Family
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Make College Costs Manageable for the Entire Family

By Bob Giannino
Dec. 8, 2014

Advisors Work to Freeze 'Summer Melt,' Get Students to College
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Advisors Work to Freeze 'Summer Melt,' Get Students to College

By Larry Gordon
Oct. 19, 2014

Stopping 'Summer Melt' and Getting More Kids to College This Fall
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Stopping 'Summer Melt' and Getting More Kids to College This Fall

By Stacy Teicher Khadaroo
Aug. 8, 2014

Using Text-Message Reminders to Boost Student Persistence
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Using Text-Message Reminders to Boost Student Persistence

By Beckie Supiano
Jun. 13, 2014

Why Some Students Are No-shows on the First Day of College
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Why Some Students Are No-shows on the First Day of College

By Peg Tyre
Aug. 29, 2013

Text Messages Can Increase Enrollment of Low-Income Students
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Text Messages Can Increase Enrollment of Low-Income Students

By Beckie Supiano
Apr. 12, 2013