Tagged: "college cost"

November 03, 2011

Have You Tried a Net Price Calculator Yet?

A new tool has emerged on college websites to help you better understand the cost of attendance. Read more to understand its benefits and limitations.

February 22, 2010

$555,000 in Student Loan Debt

The Wall Street Journal published an unsettling article about Dr. Michelle Bisutti’s staggering $555,000 in student loan debt.  While the initial loan amount was about $250,000 for medical school, her total amount due has skyrocketed due to her deferring her loans to finish her residency and defaulting on some of her payments.  While this may [...]

October 14, 2008

College Tuition–Is It Worth It?

Generally speaking, investing in yourself is a smart idea. More education usually leads to more opportunity, better jobs, and higher income. However, many students have no idea how to think about the investment in financial terms. For example, does it make sense to spend $100,000 and take on tens of thousands in loans in order [...]