Education and You 2011
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Millions of of American high school juniors are starting their college search, while seniors are deciding which school they'll actually attend. In both cases, Mom and Dad might be tempted to vote with their wallets, hoping to pay for school without breaking the family bank. These tips will help.
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More and more people are questioning the practicality of a traditional bachelor of arts degree as the United States struggles to create jobs in a global economy while U.S. colleges fail to contain tuition costs.
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You may have to work harder, and make more personal sacrifices, but you'll graduate with less debt.
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There's more money than ever, but the competition has never been greater. So start your search early, be aggressive, and take advantage of all the public and private sources, from company scholarships to federal work-study programs.
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There are several options available to help parents invest and save to cover tuition costs for their kids, but for most people the way to go is a 529 plan.
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There's no shortage of choices, but your pick should be based on savings goals, risk tolerance and time horizon.
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Ivy League schools may be a draw with other schools in terms of the quality of education they offer, say analysts. But if you are focused on securing a well-paying job, Ivy League colleges still offer some of the best opportunities to get ahead.
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Americans now owe more on their student loans than they do on their credit cards. With debt now growing at a rate of $2,853.88 per second, it will surpass $1 trillion in 2012. And neither taxpayers nor consumers can afford it.
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College kids were enjoying pizza and beer, and paying for it all with a debit MasterCard. But this was not any debit card. The funds behind it come from student financial aid.
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From Oxford in England to Erasmus in The Netherlands, overseas universities are targeting US students with their lower tuition costs.
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You can promote yourself online and seek donations or donate parts of your body for hefty fees.
Interactive Features
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Some companies are having trouble finding employees with the right technical skills to fill job openings.
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How much do you know about the costs and rewards of education?
Slideshows
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So, which colleges and universities have the biggest endowments compared to enrolled students? Find out!
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Paying for an undergraduate education can be a costly endeavor and scholarships are in high demand. So, what are some of the most offbeat college scholarships out there? Find out!
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Although salaries depend heavily on a graduate’s field of work, companies are willing to pay a premium for students hailing from the nation’s top universities.
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As any parent knows, college can cost a small fortune.Here's the ten most expensive for the 2010-2011 acadmeic year, according to CollegeGrotto's annual list.
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In the U.S., a college education is largely viewed as an essential step to success, but it comes at quite a cost. Here are the states with the highest student debt.