College expenses can seem insurmountable.
Some universities charge more than many Americans earn in a year. At the same time, families are increasingly wary of student loans, and the federal government is limiting how much it will lend. While more colleges are offering generous scholarships, navigating financial aid can be confusing.
That’s where Paying for College 101 comes in.
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I’m Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, a higher education reporter at The Washington Post, where I’ve covered the economics of college for more than 12 years. Every Thursday for the next six weeks, I’ll provide the most essential and timely information about finding and applying for scholarships or loans, and other ways to finance college.
Consider it a minicourse. The six-part newsletter will arm parents and students with strategies for negotiating with colleges for more financial aid, tips on saving for college and ideas for covering the cost of school when you haven’t saved. I’ll introduce experts, share advice from parents and present the most relevant data to give families a foundation for managing the expense. It doesn’t matter if you or your children are years or months away from applying.
If you are looking for guidance on covering the cost of higher education, sign up for Paying for College 101 here.
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