Why Davidson Scores Big

We profile one of our top 100 picks for best values in private colleges.

Find the Right Match

What to look for when selecting a college.

How We Rank the Schools

Best Values in Private Colleges

Our top 100 schools deliver an affordable, high-quality education and keep the financial aid flowing.

2009 Best List: College

Smart choices for your tuition dollars.

Broker Fee Fiasco

Kimberly Lankford tackles broker inactivity fees and saves one reader $430.

Reader's Choice 2009: Hokies Rule

Virginia Tech ranks No. 1 with our readers. Here are profiles of some other reader favorites, written by students.

8 Fundamental Money Lessons

Learn how to better manage your money with these simple and practical lessons.

College: Keep On Saving

Use tax breaks -- and time -- to help pay for your kids' education.

How You Can Use 529-Plan Money

Funds from a college-savings account can cover tuition, fees, books and some lesser-known expenses.

10 Things College Students Don't Need

Make sure you don't waste money on any of these unnecessary items.

Best 529 College-Savings Plans

See our top five picks, then use our state-by-state guide to pick the best plan for you.

Salvage Your College Savings

Fix the mix in your 529 account, or consider a prepaid-tuition plan.

Health Insurance for New Grads

In many states, adult children can stay on their parents' policies.

College Aid Gets Fresh Funding

Desperately Seeking Tuition

Covering next fall's college bills may take a little creativity.

Savings for a Grandchild

Kiplinger editorial director Kevin McCormally and fellow tax experts Peter Blank and Mary Beth Franklin tackle your most pressing tax challenges.

Best Values in Private Colleges 2008-09

Despite shrinking endowments, these schools deliver an affordable, high-quality education.

How We Developed the Ranking

Free Money for College Students

Every bit helps, and scholarships aren't that hard to get. Really.

11 Student-Aid Traps to Avoid

You'll ace the FAFSA and maximize your free money if you watch for these pitfalls.

Open a Low-Risk College Fund

Nervous about the stock market? Consider starting with a conservative investment or spreading out your contributions over time.

Best Values in Public Colleges for 2008-2009

Some surprising up-and-comers challenge familiar names.

The New Realities of Paying for College

Shrinking investment values and loan availability are forcing families to pay attention to the economics of attending college. And that's a good thing.

What's New: P2P Loans for College

A College Checklist for Parents

You've taught your kid how to do his own laundry. Now it's time to sit down and talk money.

2008 Best Values in Private Colleges

Our rankings for the best private colleges and universities spotlight schools with strong academics, attractive prices and generous financial aid.

How We Rank Private Colleges