Author: Miranda Marquit
Miranda Marquit has been covering personal finance for more than 10 years, including aspects of college planning and student loans. She is a recognized money expert and has contributed to numerous media outlets, including Forbes, Marketwatch, NPR, USA Today, Investopedia, and U.S. News & World Report. She lives in Idaho with her teenage son — who she’s just starting to guide through the college selection and admissions process.
How Do You Negotiate College Tuition? 5 Tips to Getting a Better Deal from Your College
Miranda Marquit- October 1, 2019 0You don't walk into a car dealership and expect to pay sticker price. It's assumed you'll haggle and ask for incentives to bring the price ... Read More
What You Need to Know About Applying for Early Decision vs. Early Action
Miranda Marquit- September 27, 2019 0Some colleges offer students the chance to apply for an early decision. On one hand, early decision can be a great way to nail down ... Read More
What is the Common App FERPA Waiver?
Miranda Marquit- June 15, 2019 0While filling out college applications — especially if the school uses the Common Application — you're likely to come across a question asking you to ... Read More
10 Questions to Ask Financial Aid Officers
Miranda Marquit- June 14, 2019 0As you prepare to apply for college, or even as you go on college visits, it can help to get an idea of what to ... Read More
What is FAFSA and How Does It Work?
Miranda Marquit- May 12, 2019 0One of the most important documents students fill out when going to college is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Understanding the FAFSA ... Read More
Citizens Bank One Student Loan Review
Miranda Marquit- April 28, 2019 0Because college is becoming so much more expensive, it's a reality that you'll probably have to borrow at least some of the cost related to ... Read More
15 Best-Paying Part-Time Jobs for High School Students
Miranda Marquit- April 23, 2019 0Getting a part-time job as a high school student can be a smart move. Not only can it help you look good as you complete ... Read More
Paying Tuition With A Credit Card – Is It Possible?
Miranda Marquit- March 6, 2019 0But should you pay for college with a credit card? We'll take a look at how to use a credit card to pay for college ... Read More
Explaining $80K in Student Loan Debt To A 17-Year-Old
Miranda Marquit- February 7, 2019 0As teenagers, we feel like the future is open to us. The idea of going into debt isn't scary because the repayment comes years later ... Read More
College Tax Guide (2018): What You Need to Know about Scholarships, Tuition, and Loans
Miranda Marquit- January 7, 2019 0With tax season underway, understanding what college expenses are tax-deductible for parents — or students — is a big part of long-term planning. From scholarships ... Read More