Q. My son is applying early decision to one school. But I know we won’t get the financial aid package until later. How can he say yes — if he’s accepted — if we don’t know what it’s going to cost?
Q. We will need more money to pay for college. We think we will be $45,000 short, but that won’t happen until our daughter is a senior in two years. Should she take loans or should we use home equity?
In an experiment backed by the federal government, Northeastern University and General Electric are offering a new manufacturing degree program to be taught primarily at the company's work sites. Students will take online courses through the university, undergo training at a GE plant and earn a bachelor's degree within three years.