The costs of college can pile up, find out about the ancillary costs of college besides tuition.
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Posted: 1/24/11
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With an unknown US economy, engineering students are making the most coming out of college. Find out why engineering has become the new major for financial success once you graduate.
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Posted: 10/8/10
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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
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If your family was rich and well-connected, would it improve your chances of getting in? Find out about the role money and influence still plays in college admissions today.
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Posted: 9/18/09
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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
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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
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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
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College living isn’t cheap—and we don’t just mean tuition. Textbooks for class, snacks for late-night studying, and theme party costumes don’t grow on trees. What’s a college student to do when times are tough?
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Posted: 2/23/09
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As long as you make a concerted effort to watch your wallet, you don’t have to go home with an empty bank account. So even if you don’t have enough cash to live like the Queen of England, these budget-conscious tips should help you steer clear of Dickensian poverty.
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Posted: 1/22/09
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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
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