Mark Kantrowitz

Mark Kantrowitz helps students and their families make smarter, more informed decisions about planning and paying for college. Mark has written five bestselling books about scholarships and financial aid and has also written for the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Reuters, U.S. News & World Report, and Forbes.

He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Student Financial Aid and the board of trustees of the Center for Excellence in Education. Mark has two bachelor's degrees in mathematics and philosophy from MIT and a master's degree in computer science from Carnegie Mellon University. He also holds eight patents.

Kantrowitz is a paid member of the Red Ventures Education Integrity Network.

• Expertise: Financial Aid
• Education: MS in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University; BS in Mathematics, MIT; BS in Philosophy, MIT
• Professional Affiliations: National Scholarship Providers Association (NSPA),American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), American Mathematical Society (AMS)
• Media Mentions:
  • MassMutual interviews Mark Kantrowitz on how to get a scholarship.
  • CNET interviews Mark Kantrowitz on student loan payments.
  • MarketWatch interviews Mark Kantrowitz on 529 college savings plans.
  • Mark Kantrowitz writes on how to get student loans for USA Today.
  • Mark Kantrowitz writes on student loan forgiveness for Barron's.
  • Mark Kantrowitz reviews ways to attend college for free for Bankrate