Advice for high school seniors and their parents from a financial-aid expert.

The company allegedly earned money from 200,000 charges to customers who were no longer using their financial aid services.

Allowing families to use older tax information when applying for financial aid would give them an earlier idea of how much they'll have to pay for college.

These top schools offer enough money to cover students' financial needs—and hand out award ample merit grants to high achievers too.

Congress probably won't approve the free community college plan, but there are lots of ways you can get free or affordable college courses.

Q: "My daughter will be starting college this fall. I’m estimating the tuition will be about $25,000 each year. I’ve got about $45,000 put aside in a 529 for her. When should I tap that...