Not much else seems to be helping keep down college costs, so maybe this will: a three-year college degree. It's an idea that's never really caught on, at least in the United States, but it may be gaining traction with the economy in deep recession. On Tuesday, Hartwick College, a liberal arts school in Oneonta, N.Y., became ...

Sources of financial aid and scholarship information for families of college-bound students. Terry Feathers, the coordinator of financial aid for Penn State-DuBois, also encourages families to check with local community organizations as potential sources for scholarships and grants. Federal government sites: Free Application for Federal Student Aid ...

Florida colleges and universities searching for ways to accommodate an anticipated rush of veterans seeking a higher education next fall now have a financial incentive.

The American Council on Education is paying out competitive grants to schools that show they will facilitate campus life for military members now that Congress has recharged the GI Bill.

Some Florida schools, particularly the ...