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Student & Parent LoansParent PLUS Loan Limits: What Every Family Needs to Know
Parent PLUS loans now have annual and lifetime borrowing caps for new borrowers. If your family has relied on Parent PLUS to fill the gap between financial aid and college […]
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Federal LoansTypes of Student Loans: Which Ones Are Best for You?
Chances are that you’ll need to use student loans as a way to help fund college. After all, the price of college continues to rise, and while it’s possible to […]
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Federal LoansUsing Student Loans for Living Expenses
Most people know that you can take out a loan to help pay for your tuition, but you may be wondering whether you can take out a student loan for […]
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CareersFive Careers for Accounting Majors
If you’re an accounting major, or thinking about majoring in accounting, you probably want to know what career options are available to you. Fortunately, it’s a flexible enough major for […]
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SurviveParental Involvement in College: How Much Is OK?
Let’s start with a basic truth: Parents, you are not the ones going to college. Your kids are. Helicopter Parenting Is Discouraged Colleges prefer, and most insist, that by the […]
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SurviveHow My Son’s Gap Year Paid Off
I’m not the only one worried about the state of higher education. Not just the quality but the cost. Student loans alone have become a national debate. It’s a bigger […]
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CareersFive Career Options for Computer Science Majors
Computer science, one of the most popular majors right now, involves telling a computer what to do through code, as well as the theory and processes behind the code. Sounds […]
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Find ScholarshipsThe Best Scholarship Websites
Grants. Loans. Merit-based aid. Need-based aid. Scholarships. The world of financial aid can be overwhelming in and of itself. Most students look to grants and scholarships first, because it’s aid […]
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ApplyWhat Is FAFSA and How Does It Work?
One of the most important documents students fill out when going to college is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Understanding the FAFSA application is vital if you […]
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CareersFive Career Options for Biology Majors
I’m pretty sure half of my class in middle school swore that they would become marine biologists. While most changed their minds, a few realized that a biology major was […]
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UncategorizedHow to Save on Trips to See Your Kids at College
Planning on visiting colleges or visiting your student already in college during the coming months? Drop-off day? Parents’ Weekend? Homecoming? Hotwire is offering $24 off Hot Rate Deals […]
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College LifePros and Cons of Double Majoring
The appeal of graduating with not only one degree, but two degrees is often alluring for many college students. Two degrees means more career options, a possible higher starting salary, […]
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FinanceLearn How to Incorporate 529 Plans Into Your College Savings Strategy
If you have savings set aside for your children’s college tuition costs and aren’t investing in a 529 plan, you could be missing out on major tax incentives on an […]
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Merit Scholarships23 Tips for Winning More College Scholarships
Applying for, and winning, college scholarships is a confusing, competitive process. Use these tips to make your applications stand out and win more money!
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CareersSix Job Options for Students with an Engineering Degree
If you’re a student majoring in engineering, consider these top five highest-paying jobs that require an engineering degree.
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FinanceLearn How to Cut Costs with a 529 Prepaid College Plan
When your family is looking for ways to pay for your student’s education, the optimum result is to find investment/savings tools to help make college tuition more affordable. Prepaid 529 […]
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ApplyNational College Decision Day…Presenting the Class of 2019
When we talk about “D Day” around here, we are most often referring to Decision Day, May 1. And while it in no way compares to the actual D […]
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College LifeDorm Living vs. Off-Campus Living
One of the biggest changes incoming freshmen anticipate—and biggest expenses, outside of tuition— is living away from home. Though some attending college locally will have the opportunity to stay with […]
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College prep3 Ways to Help Motivate Your Teen to Go to College
Most parents want their children to succeed and broaden the array of opportunities available to them in the future. It can often be challenging to motivate children to want to […]
