The Wall Street Journal posts an article today addressing the tuition rates for many private colleges across the country and the move to adjust the financial aid packages in such a way as to help make their college more affordable. “‘It’s a buyer’s market’ for all but the most select private colleges and flagship public universities, said Jim Scannell, president of Scannell & Kurz, a consulting firm in Pittsford, N.Y., that works with colleges on pricing and financial-aid strategies.” [read more]

Financial Aid
CBS Detroit posts an article about Canadian colleges that have set up special tuition rates for US students that make it economically reasonable and in many cases advantageous to study in Canada. The University of Windsor is offering tuition fees of $5000/semester. [read more]
Ariel Kaminer of The New York Times posts an article with links to several colleges that are tuition free, some being among the most selective schools in the nation. [read more]
Inside Higher Ed has published an informative articles illustrating the issues important to college students and their parents regarding the Higher Education Act of 2008, slated to expire December 31, 3013. [read more]
Fabulous site sponsored by The Chronicle of Higher Education and the Gates Foundation designed to help parents and students put the language of college information on an even playing field. The categories are net price vs sticker price, graduation rates, and graduation debt in an extremely user friendly manner. [read more]
Edudemic.com posts a quick guide to understanding FAFSA specifically designed for students. [read more]
National College Advisory Center posts an article about how to increase your chances of being the recipient of scholarship dollars. Their best advice: be selective, organized, and thorough. [read more]
Lynn O’Shaughnessy of CBS Money Watch offers some sound advice about how to deal with grandparents who have saved for the college education of their grandchildren using a 529 fund, without those funds negatively affecting the EFC on the FAFSA. [read more]
Jordan Weissman of The Atlantic posts an article providing insight about the high sticker price attached to many private colleges and universities. [read more]
Lynn O’Shaughnessy of MoneyWatch CBS, posts some very valuable advice regarding the financial aid letter. Remember that decisions must be made by May 1 for students planning to attend most colleges and universities. [read more]