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NEW NEWSLETTER | PAYING FOR COLLEGE 101

College expenses can seem insurmountable, and navigating the maze of financial aid, student loans and scholarships is confusing and overwhelming.

That’s where our new Paying for College 101 newsletter course comes in.

I’m Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, a higher education reporter at The Washington Post, where I’ve covered the economics of college for more than 12 years. Every Thursday for six weeks, I’ll provide the most essential and timely information about finding and applying for scholarships or loans, and other ways to finance college.

The six-week minicourse will arm parents and students with strategies for negotiating with colleges for more financial aid, tips on saving for college and ideas for covering the cost of school when you haven’t saved. It doesn’t matter if you or your children are years or months away from applying — I’ll share advice from experts and parents and present the most relevant data to give families a foundation for managing the expense.

If you are looking for guidance on covering the cost of higher education, sign up for Paying for College 101 here.