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Lynn O'Shaughnessy

Author Biography

Lynn O'Shaughnessy is a financial journalist and the author of a critically acclaimed book, The College Solution: A Guide for Everyone Looking for the Right School at the Right Price. She has been a contributor to such publications as BusinessWeek, USA Today, Money Magazine, Medical Economics, The New York Times, Consumer Reports MoneyAdvisor, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, AARP: The Magazine and Kiplinger

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  • Getting a Head Start on the FAFSA

    You won't be able to file the FAFSA until Jan. 1, 2010, but you can get a head start on the federal financial aid process by obtaining a FAFSA PIN and reviewing the FAFSA on the Web Worksheet. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Nov 23, 2009

  • College Drinking: Top Five Risk Factors

    The top five risk factors for college drinking are being a freshmen, living in a dorm, attending a Division I sports university, picking a school in the Northeast or North Central region or one that is in a rural setting. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Nov 22, 2009

  • Are College Athletes Getting Smarter?

    The graduation rate among Division I athletes is 79%. Division I athletes are graduating from college at higher rates than the rest of their student bodies. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Nov 19, 2009

  • Elite State Universities: Why Their Rejection Rates Are Climbing

    Flagship universities are rejecting growing number of their own state residents. As support from state governments dwindles across the country, state universities are desperate for cash and they can charge outsiders much more. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Nov 18, 2009

  • 12 Most Popular Universities for International Students

    The number of international students attending colleges in the US climbed for the third straight year, according to the Institute of International Education. Roughly 671,600 international students attended colleges and universities here during the 2008-2009 school year. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Nov 16, 2009

  • The Horrors of Defaulting on a Student Loan

    Defaulting on a college student loan will be a financial nightmare. Mark Kantrowitz, the creator of FinAid.org, says that defaulting on students loans is a "one-way ticket to hell." by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Nov 13, 2009

  • Let's Kill the 529 Plan's Tax Deduction

    Thirty four states currently offer investors state tax deductions when they contribute money into their home-state 529 college savings plan. These state tax deductions, however, are relics and should be eliminated. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Nov 12, 2009

  • How Much Are Assistant College Football Coaches Worth?

    A growing number of assistant college football coaches are making far more money than tenured college professors and even some universities presidents. The salaries of assistant college football coaches are climbing along with the top football coaches. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Nov 11, 2009

  • Financial Aid Dilemma: Should I Apply for Financial Aid?

    Applying for financial aid will not ruin teenagers' college admission chances. Kalman Chany, the author of Paying for College Without Going Broke, says filing for financial aid shouldn't ruin a child's admission chances for families who are debating what to do. by Lynn O'Shaughnessy

    Blog posts | Nov 6, 2009

  • College Admissions: Playing the Gender Card

    Teenagers can may increase their college admission chances if they play the gender card. Some colleges want more women applicants and other schools are eager for more boys. You can uncover gender biases by looking at a college's Common Data Set, which is a wealth of information about a schools'...

    Blog posts | Nov 5, 2009

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