Author: Mark Kantrowitz

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Do More Expensive Colleges Actually Have Better Graduation Rates?

Key Points Higher net price correlates with higher graduation rates, largely due to student resources and institutional spending power....

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University Loans: Private Student Loans Offered By Colleges

What exactly is a university loan and how does it differ from other types of student loans? Perhaps you’ve heard of this kind of loan and...

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The Truth About Administrative Bloat At U.S. Colleges

Key Points Rumors have grown in recent years that college cost increases have been driven by administrative bloat – colleges hiring...

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How To Avoid College Scholarship Mistakes When You Apply

College scholarships are one of the best ways to pay for school, but these common scholarship mistakes are costing students thousands of...

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No-Student Loan Colleges: What To Know And Gotchas To Avoid

More than six dozen mostly private colleges offer generous “no loans” financial aid policies. No-loans financial aid policies provide...

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Student Loan Forgiveness Due To Disability: What To Know

If you’re totally and permanently disabled, you can qualify for student loan forgiveness. When your student loans are discharged due...

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Which States Tax Student Loan Forgiveness?

While many types of student loan forgiveness are tax-free federally, several states may levy taxes on student loan forgiveness. Even though...

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Understanding Grandparent-Owned 529 Plans

What is a grandparent-owned 529 college savings plan? How do they work? What do you need to know about them and what changes should you...

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How To Appeal A Financial Aid Award (Merit And Need-Based)

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

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IRS Raises Standard Mileage Rate To 72.5 Cents for 2026

The IRS just released their standard mileage rates for 2026. There was an increase of 2.5 cents from 2025 for the standard business rate,...

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