Text Callout : Key Takeaways - (Jan '25) The Ultimate Guide to Understanding College Financial Aid Many families are shocked by a college's sticker price. While the cost of tuition can be overwhelming ...

If your financial aid package falls short of your need, you can ask the college for more financial aid by sending them a ...

The FAFSA is open and so far without the problems of the last two years, but for families who have had big income changes, the form is just the first step. Here is how you can appeal for more aid ...

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 ...

Learn how to evaluate a financial aid offer, compare net prices and understand what makes a good deal before choosing a college.

Program costs vary widely; study abroad may be more or less expensive than studying at Northwestern. Each study abroad program page includes an estimate of total costs, and you can usually find the ...

Many families are shocked by a college’s sticker price. While the cost of tuition can be overwhelming, financial aid can make higher education more affordable. For a typical family with a college ...