The process of getting accepted into a college can be a challenge in its own right. You clearly have to attain the best possible grades, which is...
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Essay Writing Scholarships You Can Apply For Right Now
If you’re a gifted essay writer your talent is going to come in handy when you are applying to different colleges. Plus, writing essays will be...
All About Loans for College
More than $100 billion in federal education loans and $10 billion in private student loans are originated each year.1 It is big business and the...
How to Save Up Before You Move In
Whether you’re in the middle of high school or freshly graduated, it’s useful to know some small but helpful steps you can take to save up during...
How Is the Family Contribution Figured for the FAFSA?
The expected family contribution (E.F.C.) is based mostly on the family income. A family making about $60,000 will likely have to contribute...
529 Plans Vary from State to State
529 plans are great ways to save for college, for your children, and even for yourself. Federal Tax Law allows you to put in deposits of over...
Students Can Make Money on Campus
Going to college is expensive. You can never have enough money, even if you were lucky enough to get a full scholarship. There are other expenses...
Where Should I Get a Loan to Pay for College?
Maybe you didn’t get a grant or monies from a merit scholarship from the college you are attending. These are worth their weight in gold...
Small Scholarships Have BIG Yield
There are many scholarships out there. It may just be hard to find them because they often target very specific audiences. Some scholarships are...
Financial Aid Help May be on the Way
Are you dreaming of college acceptance letters? Are you also having nightmares about how you will pay for college and the amount of debt you will...