During the State of the Union address, President Obama mentioned a new proposal aimed at making college more affordable. By making the connection between the amount of federal financial aid and how affordable tuition is, the government will allow students from all walks of life to be able to...

Ashley Stephens, a finance and accounting double major at Syracuse University, is still adjusting to the 12-hour time difference between the States and Shanghai, China.  The rising senior spent most of her summer break enrolled in SU Abroad’s The Ascent of the Chinese Economy, followed by...

The Twitterverse is a well-known playground of sorts for college-bound students and current high schoolers. Many teens, who might typically flock to social media to escape from the stress associated with college planning, can now utilize the site to assist with Advanced Placement exam prep,...

Looks like Uncle Sam has a little treat for cash-strapped college students. A recent change in the tax code means the cost of textbooks and course materials is eligible for a tax credit — swoon! The American Opportunity Tax Credit allows up to a $2,500 for course materials, tuition, and...

If you’re experiencing financial difficulty, student loan payments can feel like a weight on your chest. Thankfully, there might be help on the way.  In response to the squeeze the ailing economy has put on the middle class, President Obama announced initiatives to help alleviate the pain....

College graduates facing mounting student loan debt may find relief in the new Income-Based Repayment plan that took effect Wednesday. Designed to take into account monthly income and family size, graduates with outstanding federal loans can see their minimum payments cut to less than 10% of...