A student who just finished her freshman year gives social, logistical, roommate, and mindset advice. …

Tips include minimizing borrowing, borrowing Federal Direct Student Loans first, understanding how loans work, assessing loan affordability, getting advice from trusted resources, and being aware of timing. …

Three first-generation college students share how they chose a college, what they're most looking forward to in college, and advice for other first-generation college students. …

Learn about real-life examples of the use of ABLE accounts, the biggest benefits of ABLE accounts, the benefits of having both a special needs trust and an ABLE account, and how trusts can make contributions to ABLE. …

Terms include interest rate, APR, co-borrower, MPN, tiered pricing, and more…

Learn about JROTC, how it got started, what kinds of classes students take in the program, and how the skills you learn can assist you even if you don't plan on joining the military. …

Social media can be great for research, connecting with admitted students, and getting an authentic glimpse of campus life, but it's important to consider privacy and appropriateness as well. …

We explain why it is still important to save for college if you have the ability to do so, how the market has reacted in the past to uncertain times, and ways to save for college that are not subject to market fluctuation. …

Tips including asking questions about the school, such as how many students make it to graduation and how many other students are in the major you are interested in, and understanding the truth on college myths, such as needing to decide on a major before getting to college. …

Tips include researching the benefits, understanding your loans, deciding on a fixed or variable interest rate, comparing lenders, and preparing your documents. …