Featured Columns

Launched in The Oregonian (Portland's daily newspaper) back in 2006, Ben Kaplan's popular education column is now syndicated to newspapers, magazines, and websites nationwide. Here are some of our favorite columns.
Even Bluto knows that financial aid terminology need not be confusing! Build a Financial Aid Vocabulary to Save Thousands in Tuition
Financial Aid Avenue
Would these students receive a preferential aid package? How to Get a Preferential Financial Aid Deal
Financial Aid Avenue
Say it again, Tom: Show Me the Money! How College Scholarships Can 'Show You the Money'
Scholarship Boulevard
Terrific scholarship opportunities are available for adults going back to school Adult Students Can Earn Big Scholarships
Scholarship Boulevard
Do you think you could catch this runaway alarm clock? How to Shop this Holiday for Your Favorite Student
Campus Life Drive
Try to first “date” a college before proposing educational matrimony. Got a College Crush? Check Compatibility
College Search Road
This isn't exactly salsa dancing, but nevertheless, Ben Kaplan busts a move. How to Learn Anything (Even Salsa Dancing) By Making More Mistakes
Personal Growth Trail
A campus booktore can be one of the most expensive places to buy your textbooks. Eight Ways to Save on College Textbooks
Related Expenses Way
Need a dorm room color scheme? Try pink! Find More Space, Comfort When Furnishing that Dorm Room
Campus Life Drive
Nicolas Cage deals with writer's block in the excellent movie, Adaptation How to Write a College Essay That Stinks
Application Place
Kyle MacDonald and rocker Alice Cooper celebrate his 'Bigger and Better' triumph with a giant replica of the original paperclip. Parlay Each Experience Into Something ‘Bigger and Better’
Personal Growth Trail
Bueller? Bueller? Note to Self: Try to Avoid the Four Big Note-Taking Mistakes
Academic Express
Student discounts on computers and software is something to be excited about! Good Deal on Computer Prices Can Be Academic
Technology Highway
Ben Kaplan in Bangkok, Thailand. Studying Abroad Doesn’t Have to Slow Progress, Break Bank
Study Abroad Square
Want a discount coupon for your taxes? Tax Credit 'Coupons' Put Tuition Money Back in Your Pocket
Financial Aid Avenue
Even if you can’t defy gravity, you can still score a sports scholarship. How to Score a Sports Scholarship
College Sports Strip
Even saving small amounts can make a big difference. Trick Yourself into Saving with an 'Anti-Loan'
Savings Street
Ben Kaplan and U.S. Senator Mark Hatfield on the final day of Ben's internship. Can't Find an Internship? Create Your Own!
Career Crossroads
Everyone can benefit from a college tour. Have Fun and Save on Your College Tour
College Search Road
Summer exploration and learning doesn't have to be boring. Four Ways for Students to Make the Most of Summer Break
Activity Zone
Studying for your AP tests isn't enough... Six Questions to Ask About AP Credit
Test Prep Circle
Why pay more for a student loan when you don't have to? Climb the Loan Ladder to Slash College Debt
Student Loan Lane