October 27, 2015
4 Things First Generation Students Need to Know About Preparing for College
First-generation college students are those whose parents did not attend or graduate from college. Studies have shown that only 47%…
October 8, 2015
Top 5 financial aid terms you need to know
In college, students are confronted with a lot of new information. Trying to make sense of it all can be…
October 2, 2015
Last minute college planning: It’s never too late for Pell
Along the road to college, it’s not uncommon to hit a few bumps. Sometimes people forget to file the FAFSA…
September 29, 2015
Digging for gold: Finding a scholarship after starting college
Finding a good scholarship is a beautiful thing. For a student already admitted to a college, it’s like locating buried…
September 14, 2015
College Text Books: Don’t Waste Your Money!
I walked through my college book store and was in a state of price tag shock. World regional geography review…
September 11, 2015
4 Last Minute Tips for Paying for College
The beginning of a new school year can be stressful, especially if you are still struggling with paying for college. Here are…
September 8, 2015
What do you want from college? Connect the Dots!
Deciding on what you really want from college is a personal decision. It comes down to two major areas of…
September 7, 2015
Your college roommate: The ideal candidate and the realities of co-habitation
A quick search of “college roommates” yields results mixed with topics ranging from top ten lists, to terrible roommate stories.…
September 4, 2015
Choosing a major for undergraduates
Choosing a college major can be a stressful event. That’s because a college major represents a focus of study that…
September 2, 2015
Starting College: Getting the most out of your first week
You are about to head off to school. A million things are going through your mind. Worrying about new classes,…
September 1, 2015
New Rules for Student Loans: Matching a Career to Debt Repayment
The reason why most students attend college is in order to secure a job after graduation. The job that college…
August 27, 2015
Top 5 Planning Tips for Financing a Worthwhile College Education
Proper planning is a key part of financing a college education. As college costs have increased more families have used…