Paying for College Archives — Page 2 of 3 — College Planning Center and Guides
College is becoming more expensive by the year and, more than ever, is a basic requirement to land a good job once you graduate. When you look at the price tag of a good school, you may even think twice about going. But there are ways to help reduce the sticker shock. Taking gigs. Side […]
News flash: college is expensive! And though you may think that getting a job will solve all of your problems, it’s important to consider that juggling a job while in college can be a source of great frustration and stress. Thankfully, there are ways to make yourself less dependent on a college job. How? By […]
A scholarship is a huge benefit to many students, and qualifying for one can be an amazing feeling. However, it’s important to remember that losing your scholarship is possible if you aren’t careful. Here are some mistakes you’ll need to avoid if you want to make sure those funds keep coming. Missing the Deadline to […]
Contrary to what you may have been told in the past, you don’t have to spend 40-60 hours a week in order to build and maintain a successful blog. Many bloggers, especially those that are students, only have a few hours a week to spend on their blog and still manage to run a blog […]
The cost of higher education has not decreased in recent years, and it looks as though rising tuition is a trend that will continue. Saving up money for college is possible, but many young people and their families don’t have the luxury to save up such a large sum. Instead of scrounging for funds in […]
College students who want to raise money for a special cause, for an event that they would like to host, or for an activity they want to pursue can do so in a variety of ways. In fact, with a little creativity and teamwork, you can raise the funds that you need surprisingly easily while […]
One of the worst possible outcomes of paying your taxes is to find that your refund check is suddenly gone, almost before it even existed. Where’s my refund? Good question. In order to pay off outstanding student loan debt. That sounds really scary, but don’t panic – your refund check will only be garnished in […]
College is the first time for many that money really starts to matter. New students are moving out and are out on their own for the first time, and being in charge of your own education and lifestyle means you need to be prepared financially. Whether you are starting out frugal by going to an […]
Education can be a luxury even with the financial aid of parents and scholarships. A student loan is sometimes the only solution, but also a nemesis that can ruin your already poor finances. It is thus a high time to save some money or try earning it. I know it can be hard to find […]
Are you starting college this year or have you recently started? One of your biggest worries, along with keeping up with your classes and getting used to living away from home, is probably how you’re going to pay your way through your education. The idea of being in total control of your own finances for […]