Applying for college scholarships and financial aid can be overwhelming. There are so many different websites to comb through, and it feels like there are an infinite number of scholarships and grants to apply for. Scammers take advantage ...
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Make no bones about it — the college experience can be expensive. With student loan debt at an all-time high, cutting college costs is essential. Luckily, there are clear-cut strategies future and current students can implement to mitigate ...
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Every year, student loan debt climbs further into the stratosphere, burdening students and their families long after graduation. Yet it’s increasingly difficult to attend college without borrowing to pay for it. So, how much college debt ...
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When you first start your college search, you’ll probably hear a lot about “finding the right fit.” From campus size to majors offered to activities available, there are a number of factors that contribute to an ideal college experience. ...
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Does the thought of student loan debt make you break out in a cold sweat? Are you counting dollar signs at night instead of sheep? College isn’t getting any cheaper. However, you can make it more affordable by earning college scholarships.
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Trying to find free money for college? Good luck with that. Advice is just about the only thing you’ll get for free. Almost everything else will cost you time and sweat equity. Here’s some advice that’s worth taking: Learning how to stand ...
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Think you need to wait until senior year to start applying for scholarships? Think again! If you know where to look, there are, quite literally, millions of scholarship dollars available to students in grades 9-12. Our roundup shows you ...
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Starting the financial aid process is a lot like diving into a bowl of alphabet soup. FAFSA, EFC, CSS Profile, SAR – what do they all mean? Where should you begin? What’s most important? If you want to help your child reduce the cost of ...
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If you’re like most college-bound students, you’ve been focusing all your energy on admissions tasks: the right courses, SAT and ACT tests, application essays, and application deadlines. Now, it’s time to start thinking about how you’re ...
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Let’s face it, college is expensive. Unless money is no object, you’re probably on the hunt for ways to reduce your overall cost of attendance. Merit scholarships (aka money that doesn’t need to be repaid) can be a good option. Before you ...
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