With the economic downturn throwing families’ savings into jeopardy, it’s becoming harder than ever to afford a college education. We’ve got the inside track on saving for college, and what you need to do to get the best possible financial aid package.
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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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In a turbulent economy, some families will receive financial aid packages that may not reflect their current realities. Can you appeal a financial aid award?
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When college endowments shrink, financial aid awards don't necessarily suffer.
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Most students and parents are under the impression that you need to either be an Olympic-caliber athlete or have perfect test scores and grades to qualify for some free money, but that’s not necessarily the case. With proper planning, research, and ambition, many students can qualify for and receive a scholarship that is right for them.
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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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College and SAT application fees can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars. What most high school seniors don’t know is that there’s a way to avoid these costs.
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You already know how expensive college textbooks can be. But buck up, because we have some loopholes for you! There are several ways to access course materials other than through your campus bookstore, and these alternatives often don’t require shelling out hundreds of dollars.
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Buying textbooks is becoming more and more painful, and prices aren’t going to improve anytime soon. Fortunately, there are some simple ways to dramatically reduce the price you pay. But students don't always know how easy it can be to save on books—or they don't try to find deals until after they've gotten that first credit card bill from the campus bookstore.
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By New Year’s Day, the dust has settled on the mad rush of test taking, essay proofing, and recommendation-letter gathering necessary to the college application process. Yet the savviest students are still at work, attending info sessions, collecting financial documents, and meeting with financial aid counselors to qualify for aid that could give them thousands of dollars to help pay for college.
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