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What You Need to KnowBest Undergraduate Business Schools by Earnings, Value, and Aid
Choosing the right undergraduate business school can be a game-changer for your future career. This article ranks the top U.S. undergraduate business programs by what their graduates earn, then adds […]
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SurviveSelf-Care for Teenagers
Today’s teens face increased pressure in all aspects of their lives — from trying to “keep up” with their peers academically and socially to thinking about their future during uncertain […]
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FinanceHow to Avoid Student Loan Debt
This story was originally published in our Paying for College 101 (PFC101) group. It has been edited for clarity and flow. Do you want to avoid student loan debt and […]
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11th GradersCollege Planning Checklist for 11th Grade
Junior year of high school is an important time for students in the college admissions process. Use our college planning checklist for 11th grade to navigate the journey and help […]
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ApplyHow to Get Into College
This story was written by a member of R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group, where it was first published. It has been edited for clarity and flow. […]
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ApplyHow to Make Affordable Colleges Even More Affordable
This story was written by Elizabeth, a member of R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group, where it was first published. It has been edited for clarity and […]
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High school to collegeAdulting Skills for College Freshmen
This article is sponsored by College Ave Student Loans. College Ave takes the stress out of paying for college so students can focus on what’s most important: preparing for a […]
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Student & Parent LoansTop 10 Things to Know About Student Loans Before You Borrow
Loans can help students cover college funding gaps. If your student has already accepted all scholarship and grant opportunities and still needs a loan, sit down together and review this […]
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AdviceHow to Get Into Highly Rejective Colleges
This story was originally published in R2C’s Paying for College 101 (PFC 101) Facebook group. It has been edited for clarity and flow. I get a lot of questions from […]
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FinanceShould I Cosign My Child’s Student Loan? A Complete Parent Guide
Cosigning a private student loan is one of the most financially consequential decisions a parent can make — and most families make it in under an hour, between financial aid […]
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Freshman yearHow to Make the Most of Freshman Year of College
This article was sponsored by College Ave Student Loans. College Ave takes the stress out of paying for college so students can focus on what’s most important: preparing for a […]
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FinanceYou Should Be Asking These Questions About Financial Aid
College is a significant investment. To help ensure there aren’t any costly surprises, we’ve created a list of questions about financial aid to ask the financial aid office before applying, […]
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ParentingMy Daughter Is Headed off to College Without Me… Or so She Thinks
A version of this story by Alison Lowenstein was originally published on Frazzled, a parenting humor publication on Medium. PARENTING HUMOR ???? I wanted to introduce myself to all the newly admitted […]
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ScholarshipsHow to Find Scholarships
Everyone wants to know how to find college scholarships. The first step is to understand what type of scholarships you’re looking for. Will you qualify for need-based financial aid? Or […]
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PlanWhere to Find the CLEP Study Guide
Students often struggle to graduate college within four years. In fact, only 19% of students at public universities and 36% of students at flagship universities graduate within four years. That […]
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Finance
How to Find the Best Private Student Loans
For many families, paying for college requires debt. While it’s preferable to get scholarships and grants, and then move on to federal student loans, the reality is that you might […]
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Colleges Costing $30K or Less For Family With Incomes Over $110K
If you’re the parent of a college-bound high school student, you’re probably on the look out for affordable colleges. Unfortunately, its tougher and tougher for families with middle incomes to […]
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Survey Results: Parents Say The Student Loan Process Can Be Confusing
Headline: Survey Results: Parents Say Finding College Loans Can Be Confusing Subhead: But it doesn’t have to be Tags: College savings, college costs, financial aid, scholarships, student loans, tuition, money, […]
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UncategorizedStudent, Parent, Private or Federal Loans: Explore All the Options
Private student loans were once thought to be not as desirable as their federal loan counterparts. In fact, they were often deemed to be “inferior” to them. That school of […]
