Surveys consistently show that most parents want to help their children pay for college. But if you haven’t been saving for years and don’t earn enough to sign over a chunk of your income to tuition ...

As parents face the prospect of paying for college this fall, Sallie Mae is offering a new option for those considering borrowing to cover costs. The private lender said Tuesday that it is now ...

Bottom Line: This option covers a wide range of costs for college students, including tuition, room and board, books, transportation, laptops, and more. Pros: College Ave can provide loans for ...

Sallie Mae says the average amount taken out in home-equity loans, retirement withdrawals and credit cards all jumped in 2025 As the common application opens for the 2026-27 academic year, the parents ...