Rae Hartley Beck first started writing about personal finance in 2011 with a regular column in her college newspaper as a staff writer. Since then she has become a leader in the Financial Independence ...

Over 90% of student loan applicants rely on a co-signer for approval. If you don't have a creditworthy individual willing to take on responsibility for the loan, however, there are lenders that don't ...

Each year, 30% to 40% of undergraduates take out federal student loans to help finance their education, according to the Urban Institute. The first step in securing government-backed loans, grants, ...

Learn more about your options when it comes to aid types—including scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Each year Boston College awards millions of dollars in need-based grants ...