student money Archives — College Planning Center and Guides
One of the greatest misconceptions you can develop is that handling your finances is something you get to learn later in life. You see, while your high school teachers may insist on you knowing how many wives Henry VIII of England had, it is highly unlikely that any of them will set aside time to […]
The broke college student is more than just a stereotype. Most undergraduates can relate to stories about scrounging for change in between the seats of their car, or only being able to afford ramen noodles when their funds get too low. These tales can make for a good chuckle after graduation, but being unable to […]
Every student knows what it’s like to be strapped for cash. The worst thing that can happen to a university student is to study hard all week and then have no money to enjoy themselves on the weekend as more and more social scenes get more expensive. Luckily, there are a few ways to stuff […]
If you are a college student, you are likely painfully aware of how much money your schooling costs. Tuition, books and student housing all contribute to keeping you on a pretty tight budget, and if you are not careful, things can get fairly tight in very short order. How can you keep money in your […]
Today, students are having a harder time paying their bills and putting money away for the future. The Canadian Federation of Students notes that the grants and part time jobs that helped students pay for post secondary education have become rarer, leaving students with an average of $27,000 just in student loan debt upon graduation. […]