Financial and General College Advice for Students and Families
College costs climb steadily as the years pass. There is financial aid and there are loans, but college students have found another way to fund their tuition and expenses throughout school—crowdfunding. Crowdfunding is majorly used for inventions and big projects, but college students are now tapping into its potential to help them graduate without debt. … Read more How to crowdfund your college degree
Going to college is a very exciting journey that can expose one to career opportunities they might not be able to get otherwise. Paying for college costs, however, can be challenging, and students might need to borrow money to fill their financial gaps. That’s why federal student loans and Income Share Agreements exist. But these … Read more 4 Reasons Why Students Borrow Private Student Loans
Today I read an interesting article about Harvard boosting their financial aid. Specifically, Harvard’s goal was to make the $45,620 yearly tuition price tag more affordable for everyone. The first thing I thought when I saw the headline was “about time!” Students who come from families that make less than $60,000 annually already don’t have … Read more Students From Upper-Middle Class Families to Get More Financial Aid
What you need to know about financial aid BEFORE choosing a college College and Finance is all about giving students and families the best information. With this in mind, Todd Johnson, who is the principal college admission consultant for College Admissions Partners, has written a two-part guest post on saving money via financial aid and … Read more How to Save Thousands of Dollars on the Cost of College
If you’re anything like me, you’ll try to get some extra cash for college any way you can. There are loads of scholarships available for students based on grades and need. However, there are some really strange and unique scholarships out there that one would do well to consider applying for. Almost anyone could qualify … Read more 32 Weird Scholarships Almost Anyone Can Get
1. What percent of my need will you meet? Remember that EFC, or expected family contribution that the FAFSA determined? Some colleges will meet 100% of your need. Need again is defined as the cost of the college minus your EFC. So what does it mean if a college says they will meet 100% of … Read more 7 Money Saving Questions to Ask Your College