How Do Parent PLUS and Private Student Loans Compare?

Once students have maximized all their available financial aid, including grants, scholarships, work-study, and Stafford loans, they may discover they...

When and How to Apply for Student Loans

Financial conversations aren’t always easy, but they’re the first step in helping your child achieve their higher-education goals. Road2College founder...

Extracurricular Activities: What They Are and How to Find Them

Your best friend is lamenting that their high school senior has too many things to list on the Activities section of...

Home Equity Line of Credit: What You Need to Know

You may have heard that you can access home equity to help your student pay for college. But… should you...

Pressure Mounts for Universities to Anticipate In-Demand Jobs

As record numbers of Americans lose their jobs because of the coronavirus pandemic, Kathleen Perlmutter has been desperately trying to...

The Decline of College Student Mental Health and What Parents Can Do About It

An increasing number of high schoolers in the U.S. are struggling with mental health challenges. And the numbers continue to...