Articles & Advice by Tag - budgeting-money

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Early College Planning
10 Ways to Afford the College You Love

Here are 10 smart ways students can make their dream college more affordable.

Early College Planning
Beyond Financial Aid: Funding Strategies for College Costs

A reasonable person would assume that the cost of an undergraduate education would be easy to calculate. Unfortunately, calculating the "True Cost" is complicated.

College Admissions
College Application Fees

A guide to understanding and reducing the costs of applying to college.

Financial Aid
Preplanning for College

I have taught academic success strategies to many people over the years. There is no denying that college can be challenging. The better the college, often the more it costs and the more competitive it becomes. There are as many ways to achieve your college goals as colleges and resources available. Preplanning for college involves researching, creating a plan, and overcoming obstacles.

College Students
Navigating the Dining Hall

One of the quintessential pictures of college life is friends sitting around a table in the school's dining hall and laughing together. It's a great place to make memories, have serious or absurd conversations, and, of course, get a meal. Here are a few helpful questions about your school’s dining hall for incoming students.

College Admissions
College School Supplies

This article will help you shop for the things you need that last throughout your college experience.

College Admissions
Other Ways to Obtain College Credit

It’s no secret that higher education is an investment of time and money. Fortunately, there are alternative ways to earn college credits.

College Students
Shopping For Your Room: A Quick Guide to Cost Cutting for Your Dorm Essentials

In this brief guide, readers will learn ways to save money for their dorm room needs.

College Students
Shopping Around for Textbooks

This article helps you navigate where to find textbooks, how to pay for them, and how to evaluate if you even need them.

College Students
Credit Scores and Why They Matter

Why is it important to strive for a higher credit score? Simply put, those with higher credit scores generally receive more favorable credit terms, which may translate into lower payments and less paid in interest over the life of the account.

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