College Planning
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The American College's Dr. Larry Barton on the AIG Bailout, the Tumultuous Economy, and More
By staff WriterDr. Larry Barton, president and CEO of the nonprofit The American College, breaks down the complex financial situation that's developed over the past couple of months to help you understand what happened, its potential impact on you
October 23, 2008
College Education Debt ClimbsThe average student loan debt of new U.S. college graduates increased 6% in 2007, to $20,098.Researchers at the Project on Student Debt, a program established ...
October 20, 2008
Charles C. JonesCharles C. Jones will be inducted into The American College's Alumni Hall of Fame on Nov. 20. He is the Owner and Chief Executive Officer of Pentrust LLC.
October 19, 2008
Grandparents Can Help Fatten Thin 529 Accounts, Study SuggestsIncreasing sizes of college freshmen classes is one reason financial aid packages are declining. That's putting pressure on parents to find ways to pay for ...
October 19, 2008
Grandparents Can Help Fatten Thin 529 Accounts, Study SuggestsIncreasing sizes of college freshmen classes is one reason financial aid packages are declining. That's putting pressure on parents to find ways to pay for ...
October 16, 2008
College Plan Rules Can Lock Investors InSome 529 college savings plan holders are discovering that restrictions on asset allocation moves are limiting their ability to respond to plunging stock prices.The problem ...
October 16, 2008
College Plan Rules Can Lock Investors InSome 529 college savings plan holders are discovering that restrictions on asset allocation moves are limiting their ability to respond to plunging stock prices.The problem ...
October 14, 2008
The American College to waive new student feesWith Americans feeling the pressure from hiring freezes, especially in the financial service sector, The American College announced that it will waive student fees. It is relief to those besieged by the credit crisis. Certain degrees and