The Looming Threat of Student Debt

It could hobble the economy, but borrowers have a new advocate in Rohit Chopra.

How to Fund a Scholarship

Health Coverage for College Grads

Keeping your adult child on your insurance policy might not be the best option.

Sallie Mae Offering Fixed-Rate Student Loans

The nation's largest student lender now has an option other than a variable-rate loan for families that need help paying for college.

Take Advantage of Education Tax Breaks

The American Opportunity tax credit can help offset the cost of college tuition.

What to Expect From Free Online Classes

You get a certificate from a top college, but not the credits.

Great Advice From Around the Web

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

10 Smart Gifts for College Grads

These practical ideas will help young adults as they enter the real world.

Strategies for Repaying Student Loans

If you or your child is graduating from college soon, find out how to handle student debt.

Get Free Advice on Paying for College

Kiplinger's experts will answer your questions during a live chat Thursday.

Smart Ways to Use Your Refund

Got the basics covered? We have plenty of other ideas.

How Roth IRAs Affect Financial-Aid Eligibility

The money isn't considered an asset, even if it's in your child's name.

Financial Advice in Honor of Dr. Seuss

We don't know if Dr. Seuss had any financial wisdom for 20-somethings. But in honor of his 108th birthday, we summarized our own advice in verse.

Tax Breaks for College Costs

Higher education comes with a higher and higher cost. Take advantage of tax breaks to ease the financial pain.

Should Athletes Share in Their School's Profits?

There's an ethical imperative to provide fair compensation for all workers whose hard work and talent create profits.

Financial Aid Strategies With a Catch

Beware of paying big bucks for questionable advice that won't pay off.

4 Strategies for Securing More Financial Aid

Tips on how to qualify for more financial aid that make sense.

How College Students Can Forecast Future Income

Start thinking now about how your degree will translate into a career.

How We Rank the Top Public
College Values

Best Values in Public Colleges, 2012

The top-100 public colleges and universities on our list deliver a quality education at an affordable price.

FAQs on Our Public College Rankings

Here are answers to your questions about how we pick the schools on our list.

How to Zero In on the True Cost
Of College

New calculators are a start, but results aren’t always reliable.

The Most Frequently Asked Personal-Finance Questions of 2011

Kim Lankford rounds up her advice on identity theft, credit scores, and other topics that readers needed help with in 2011.

Tax-Smart Ways to Contribute to a 529 College-Savings Fund

529 contributions make great, tax-deductible holiday gifts if you know your state's rules.

Best Values in Private Colleges 2011-12

Our top pick among universities is Princeton. For liberal arts colleges, Pomona gets the nod.

How We Ranked the Top Private College Values for 2011-12

Guide to the Tables

New Trend Caps College Costs at
Four Years

Some schools won’t charge extra if you need more than four years.

Why You Still Need to Fund a College Education

If investing in a degree is like starting a business, then let's fund it that way: with equity instead of debt.

Job Retraining Programs Are Revving Up

Which jobs will grow the fastest in the years ahead? And who’s doing what to teach jobless workers new skills?

FAQs on Our Rankings of Private College Values

Here are answers to your questions about how we pick the schools on our list.

Smart Ways to Save for College

The key is to start saving as early as you can -- and to take advantage of the tax breaks.

MBA Is Costly Investment in Her Future

An MBA means greater earning potential, but paying off $100,000 in student loans trumps other financial goals.

Great Part-Time Jobs for College Students

Working part-time while you're in school can enhance your financial independence and point you toward career opportunities.

Which Assets Matter Most in Financial-Aid Formulas?

When it comes to qualifying for college aid, parents should keep assets in their names -- not their child's.

12 Things College Students Don't Need

As the cost of college continues to rise, reconsider some of these expendable expenses.

College Students Turned CEOs

Entrepreneurs aren’t waiting to graduate to start a business.

Do This or That?

We tackle tough financial questions and give you answers to fit your needs.

How to Cut Your Textbook Costs in Half -- or More

Students have plenty of more-affordable options than the campus bookstore.

How to Limit Student-Loan Debt

Follow these six steps to keep borrowing for college under control.