New Student Loan Repayment Plan
Obama’s new pay as you earn program will be authorized by executive order. This program will benefit 1.6 million student borrowers of college loans and save them up to $200 a month.
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FAFSA Seminar
There is a free webinar offered by The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) this week on December 7 at 2:00 EST.
New Degree Guarantee Programs
Less than half of first-time, full-time college students graduate with a bachelor’s degree in four years. Now some colleges are offering degree guarantee programs. These colleges are committing to using contracts, advisers, lower summer school tuition rates, and other resources to have students graduate with a four-year degree in four years or pay the difference in tuition. Which colleges do this?
Scholarship Savvy
Scholarships are for scholars.
Certainly, good students are the first in line for scholarship awards. But, they are not the only ones to get scholarships!
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College and Credit Cards: Do They Mix?
Should students have credit cards in college? The short answer is: NO!
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Computer Deals for College Students
Computers are pretty essential for college today. But, they are also costly. It’s good to know where you can find some deals.
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How to Use Technology at College
Students are certainly tech-savvy these days, but are they sure which technology will help and which will hurt them in college?
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Mistakes to Avoid When Writing College Applications Essays
We bet you’re in thick of writing your college essay(s) for your college applications right now. Some of you may even have a November 1 deadline! Hard, isn’t it?
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Be Moneywise: Choose the Right College to Attend
What you should know and be aware of, too, is that a college debt, for both you and/or your parents, can be very burdensome in your life, affecting the way you live for many years. It is best, then, to get an affordable education, one you don’t have to pay for for the rest of your life.
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Read This if you’re Worried About your First year in College
If you’re on a college campus this fall for the very first time, the whole idea of doing college work may intimidate you. You should know something—you’re not alone!
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