Not sure what the College Board actually does—or why you keep hearing about it? From SATs and AP exams to real scholarship tools, Mama Parr breaks it all down in plain English. Here’s how the College Board really works—and how it can help your student get into (and pay for) college.

College used to cost the same as a Porsche 944. Now it's more than a mortgage—and students are left wondering how to pay. Here's what’s driving the rise, and how to fight back with scholarships and strategy.

I pulled together this list of programs and nonprofits that offer free or low-cost laptops to students who need them. If you're heading to college (or know someone who is), and money is tight, these resources are a great place to start: