by Julie Long | Aug 20, 2026 | College Cost, College Planning, General, Higher Education
The world of higher education is constantly evolving. Here are some key updates for 2026. Rising costs and operational headwinds Over the past 20 years, average costs for college tuition, fees, housing, and food have outpaced general inflation by 30% at public...
by Julie Long | Jan 15, 2026 | General
Scholarships are definitely a preferred type of financial aid because they do not have to be repaid.There are basically two types of scholarships: scholarships awarded on the basis of financial need and merit scholarships awarded on the basis of academic, athletic,...
by Julie Long | Dec 10, 2025 | General, Investment
Every year, the College Board releases new college cost data and trends in its annual report. The numbers represent average costs for in-state public colleges, out-of-state public colleges, and private colleges and are based on a survey of approximately 4,000 colleges...