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…
August 17, 2015
First Generation College Students Need Financial Literacy
Going to college is an opportunity for many young people to expand their minds as they develop into adulthood. College…
August 13, 2015
The “Average” College Student? It’s Not Who You Might Think
You’re a 29 year-old mother of a one-year-old who’s thinking about going back to school to become an MRI technician.…
July 31, 2015
The Best Way to Save For College? What Every Parent Should Know About 529 Plans
You are not alone if you feel that saving for college and selecting the correct savings vehicle can be a…
May 23, 2015
What Has a Bigger Influence Over Your Income, Your Choice of School or Academic/Career Major?
Earning a diploma from a prestigious university can surround you with ambitious students who are at the top of their…
October 30, 2014
Early Decisions: What to Consider Before You Pull the Trigger
Early decision time sits just around the corner, and the quandary college hopefuls face resembles an entrance exam with a…
February 17, 2014
Students and Parents Use the 1098-T for the American Opportunity Tax Credit
Taxes are always a certainty, but if you or your family are spending money on education there may be ways…