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Budgeting 101
Incoming Freshman are generally ill-equipped to handle their own finances.  Find out how to save wisely in college, and successfully implement a budget you can stick with. 
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Posted: 7/12/10
Tags: budget finances textbooks food credit cards debt money 

Smart Textbook Shopping
Sick of coughing up hundreds of dollars each time you visit the campus bookstore? We'll show you how to save big on college textbooks.
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Posted: 5/3/10
Tags: textbooks shopping finance budget online 

Budget Cuts Reach College Athletics
Think that college athletics are immune? You would guess wrong. With the economic turndown, more and more college athletic programs are dropping varsity sports.  You might even be surprised where it is happening and what sports are getting the big cut.
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Posted: 8/17/09
Tags: college sports athletics budget economy 

Before Your Student Leaves for College: Help build money management skills
New college students have a lot to learn about life on their own. Simultaneously, they are facing many challenges as they adjust to new lifestyles and campus patterns of living and learning. Many college freshmen—indeed, some transfer students as well, will deal with day-to-day costs they never before experienced.
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Posted: 8/11/09
Tags: college life finances budget money 

Compare Book Prices
Compare Book Prices
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Our textbook price comparison widget will allow you to shop for all your books in one location and find the best savings. Unigo has teamed up with Campusbooks.com to integrate this technology directly into our site.
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Posted: 8/4/09
Tags: college textbooks finances budget 

What I Wish I'd Known About My College Budget
Since higher ed often comes with a hefty price tag, a lot of students start wishing-they-woulda once those educational loan bills arrive in the mail. Here, a few undergrads impart wisdom and warnings about all things financial in college.
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Posted: 7/17/09
Tags: financial aid budget thrift store party fafsa textbooks 

Let Facecard Handle Your Finances
As a student, you’ve got enough to worry about. We’re here to make your life easier.
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Posted: 6/12/09
Tags: budget facecard job emergency money 

College Survival Skills: 8 things you need to know before you go
Moving away from home might be something you’ve been looking forward to for a long time (Freedom! No curfew! No nagging!)…but you’ll probably miss the convenience of living with mom and dad more than you realize. Here are a few tips to make the adjustment a little easier, whether you’re moving across the country or just across town.
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Posted: 5/1/09
Tags: survival skills money budget spending cleaning writing research resume 

Beyond Tuition: Managing your college expenses
Congratulations, you've decided to go to college! You've dealt with the applications. You've applied for financial aid. Now, how are you going to pay for everything else? Whether you're just looking for some extra pocket change or a way to afford for your room and board, we've put together the best ideas for students on every kind of budget.
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Posted: 12/10/08
Tags: budget money pay loans debt study abroad credit 

Study Abroad: Travel on the cheap
For many students, studying abroad can be the experience of a lifetime. Financially speaking, the costs can vary greatly depending on your home school, where you study abroad, and the type of program in which you enroll.
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Posted: 12/10/08
Tags: budget students guide finance study abroad 

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