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The May 1 ritual can put pressure on students to make a choice before they have financial aid information, a college consultant says.

Yanely Espinal, host of Marketplace’s podcast “Financially Inclined,” tells the story of taking on a financial responsibility she wasn’t prepared for.

Some schools are creating college programs for adults who’ve finished one career — and may want to use their past experience to give back to their communities.

Chris Farrell discusses college programs that may portend a return to class for older workers, making the schools “centers for lifelong learning.”

You can’t get federal grants unless you fill out the FAFSA.

More than 90% of American colleges write offers without stating the net price. That makes it hard for prospective students to compare schools.

College enrollment dropped significantly during the pandemic. One exception: skilled trade programs, which saw growth this year.

Some see this as a long-overdue opportunity. But are historically Black colleges and universities being paid enough?

Notre Dame of Maryland University made the decision to admit male undergraduates next fall to boost enrollment.

With prices up for everything from airfare to gas to basic necessities, moving to college is more expensive than ever.