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Daniel and Beth Bumbarger had large medical expenses and didn't know how they were going to pay for their son's college education until they got help from a student-aid planner. (Photograph by Rick Friedman) — Read story

Professionals Help Families Figure Out How to Pay for College

Parents increasingly are seeking financial-aid professionals' help in planning how to cover the cost of their children's higher education, and win more student aid.

Student Aid Fails to Keep Pace With College Costs, Surveys Show

Tuition Increases at Public Colleges Outpace Those at Private Institutions, Survey Finds

Houses of the Sun: An Audio Slide Show

AGING DEMAND: Despite demographic barriers, older adults are using higher education in greater numbers, a study has found.

ENROLLMENT BOOM: The number of first-year students in the nation's medical schools reached an all-time high this year, according to newly reported figures.

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