By Carolyn Bigda Chicago Tribune (TNS) There is the cost of college, and then there is the cost of going to college — everything from the extra-long twin bed sheets you’ll need for your dorm room...

By Larry Gordon Los Angeles Times (TNS) LOS ANGELES—When he moves off campus this fall, University of California, Los Angeles junior Will Van Der Wey said, he will miss the variety of dining hall...

Dear Waiter in California, You ask if college is necessary, which is not a simple yes or no answer. There are many different aspects to look at here. First of all, if you are a high school student and...

There is still time to apply for scholarships for next year. But you better hurry, the deadline is February 1. You don’t want to miss out on the opportunity for free money, so if you haven’t applied...

By Larry Gordon Los Angeles Times (MCT) LOS ANGELES — The rise in tuition at public colleges slowed this year to the smallest increase in more than three decades, although financial aid has...