While purchasing textbooks at the university bookstore is convenient, it can cost significantly more than other suppliers charge for exactly the same...
Category - Paying for College
Alternative Living Can Help With College Costs
Room and board costs, along with tuition, are inching upwards. For school year 2007-2008 the average room and board cost for four-year public school...
Another College Loan Option
Money is tight. While college costs are rising, monies from both government and from private financial institutions have dried up. Also, college...
Choosing the Right Student Loan
Congratulations! Your son or daughter has been accepted to the college of his or her choice! But now you have to figure out a way to pay for it...
Tips to help with College Expenses
If the thought of being bogged down by debt before you’ve even secured a well-paying job is getting you down, here are a few viable...
Paying for a More Expensive Private School
The average cost for a four-year private college is over $40,000! Does that mean you can’t afford college unless you go to an in-state public...
What Should You Do as College Loans Start to Dry UP!
The student loan crisis has hit like outrageous gas prices at the pump. In this article CollegeBasics explores this problem and suggests what parents...
Saving Money on Campus
Because economic times are tougher and student financial assistance is harder to obtain, you need to understand there are ways to live on a budget...
Beyond Student Loans
A four-year private education can now cost up to $180,000. While the cost of an education is rising, financial aid for students (Perkins Loans and...
Is Your College Education Worth Huge Financial Debt?
Today’s college education costs A LOT! Most everyone has to borrow something to cover all the expenses. The big question is – When do you...