This is a post for my UK readers from Ruby Harris. I know I don't add enough content for you, so here's to hold you over for a little longer! :) Any parent who receives news that their child has achieved some excellent A-level results, will be justifiably proud and pleased that they now have the opportunity to apply for a place at their chosen university. That initial euphoria soon melts into a more pained expression when it is discovered … [Read more...] about A Problem Shared: University Bills are Hitting UK Parents in the Wallet
Education
4 Ways Going to School Online Can Help Manage Your Debt
No matter how you look at it, getting your college or post-graduate degree can be very expensive. In fact, according to the Wall Street Journal, the average college graduate in 2014 will leave school with over $30,000 in student debt. However, there are ways you can ensure that going to school to get your degree doesn't leave you with mountains of debt that you'll be paying back for decades. One of the top things you can do to decrease your … [Read more...] about 4 Ways Going to School Online Can Help Manage Your Debt
Why I Choose to Save for College Instead of Retirement
I wrote an article on DailyFinance which went live yesterday. It was talking about how I plan to save for college and pull back on my retirement. Now, this goes against all traditional advice. The main reason it does is because there are no student loans or financial aid for retirement. You have what you have invested and earned over your lifetime. I get that. While I understand how retirement works completely, my job as a parent is to … [Read more...] about Why I Choose to Save for College Instead of Retirement
How to Pay for College A La Carte
This is a guest post from Nicole regarding the common ways to pay for college. Paying for college isn't getting any easier, especially if you've been in out of high school and in the workforce for a few years. Finding ways to pay for college is no longer a matter of filling out a few student loan forms. With the economic climate as it has been, many people no longer have stellar credit, and finding money available through government programs … [Read more...] about How to Pay for College A La Carte
Online Degree Programs – What to Keep in Mind
Online graduate programs are numerous and increasingly growing. So how do you sift through all your choices to make sure you’re picking the right ones? Several factors are important to consider when making a decision on extending your education; make certain not to overlook the following: The most fundamental (and the one most students make the biggest mistake with) is accreditation. There are two distinctive bodies in accreditation-regional … [Read more...] about Online Degree Programs – What to Keep in Mind
Worldwide College Tuition Comparison
I came across this new infographic that broke down some of the most popular colleges around the world and how much the tuition compares. I think this is really interesting, especially since we are dealing with exploding tuition prices here in the US. One of our biggest problems as a nation is the out of control costs associated with higher education. This massive increase in costs is just passed over the the student and typically in the form … [Read more...] about Worldwide College Tuition Comparison