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Where Are the Scholarships Hiding?

By on April 6, 2012 in College Costs, Financial aid, Money, Scholarships

Yesterday, a frustrated mom posted a comment on my college blog that expressed her doubts that merit scholarships even exist. Here is what Wendy had to say: How Many Students Receive Merit Scholarships? Wendy’s comment is a timely one because this week the National Association of College and University Business Officers released its annual statistics […]

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College Costs: Don't Believe the Sticker Price

By on April 1, 2010 in College Costs, Financial aid, Money, Scholarships

College costs for many students attending private schools are shrinking. Sounds crazy, but it’s true. That’s because what counts is not the sticker price, but a family’s “net” college costs. What do parents and students really pay after they receive financial aid and scholarships? At private colleges, only about 18% of families pay the sticker […]

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