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How much will I pay for college? Financial aid offers are very confusing
Financial-aid offers make it hard for 18-year-olds and their parents to figure out how much college will cost.

Joanne Jacobs
Apr 262 min read


College is a good bet -- with financial aid -- for lower-income CA students
Earning a degree at a California community college or state university is a good bet for students from low- and moderate-income families,...

Joanne Jacobs
May 13, 20241 min read


Beware of 'low-value' colleges, but it's hard to say which programs don't pay
Will a degree in social work from Middling State U lead to higher earnings? What's the payoff for enrolling in fashion design at Fugly...

Joanne Jacobs
Feb 24, 20232 min read
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