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For Poor Students, Income Share Agreements May Offer Opportunity
Several colleges offer new options for aspiring college graduates who lack access to enough federal aid.
How to Pay for College as a Single Mom
Grants for single mothers can help break down financial barriers to college.
Teachers in Florida Can Carry a Firearm in School
One day after a school shooting in Colorado, the Florida governor signed a bill to allow teachers to carry guns.
10 Law Schools That Are Hardest to Get Into
Acceptance rates at these law schools range from a high of 19.6% to a low of 6.9%, according to U.S. News data.
What Happens to Student Loans if You Move Abroad
Living outside of the country will not allow you to erase the debt you owe.
College Application Deadlines That Extend Past May 1
College application deadlines vary by school, with many making admissions decisions well into summer.
15 High School Graduation Gift Ideas
Prepare your high school graduate for college or a career with these gifts that are both fun and practical.
3 Signs You're Ready for AP Classes
High school students should consider these points before registering for Advanced Placement classes.
What to Consider Before Applying to Medical School
Do know if you're ready for medical school?
10 Colleges With the Most Hispanic Students
At each of these schools, 62% or more of undergrads in 2017 were Hispanic, U.S. News data show.
College Application Deadlines That Extend Past May 1
College application deadlines vary by school, with many making admissions decisions well into summer.
Living on Campus: A Guide to College Housing
Housing officials say students who live on campus are more likely to remain enrolled and graduate on time.
15 High School Graduation Gift Ideas
Prepare your high school graduate for college or a career with these gifts that are both fun and practical.
10 Public Medical Schools That Charge Out-of-State Students the Least
These schools each charged out-of-state students less than $48,000 for 2018-19 tuition and fees, per U.S. News data.
How International Student Exchange Programs Work
International students can spend a year at a U.S. high school on a J-1 exchange visitor visa.
Q&A: How to Handle Unused Student Loan Funds
Unused student loan funds disbursed by a college should not be seen as free money.
College Application Deadlines That Extend Past May 1
College application deadlines vary by school, with many making admissions decisions well into summer.
What to Consider About Business School Diversity
MBA programs are stepping up efforts to recruit and retain women and minorities, including by diversifying faculty.
See How Your State Did in the Best High Schools Rankings
Massachusetts tops all other states with the highest percentage of top-ranked public high schools.
10 Colleges With Highest-Paid Petroleum Engineering Grads
Four of these 10 schools are in Texas, a state that dominates crude oil production in the U.S.
10 MBAs With the Highest Return for Grads Earning $100,000-Plus
MBA grads from these business schools have at least a 240 percent average return, U.S. News data show.
8 Reasons to Apply to Medical School Early
Those who apply earlier in the summer have an advantage in the process.