Prior to starting college, there’s a good chance that you never had to deal with managing personal finances, before — at least not on such an overwhelming scale. Due to this lack of experience, budgeting and handling college finances can be one of the most daunting...
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A Student Athlete’s Guide to Budgeting (In the New Era of NIL)
For some time, name, image, and likeness (NIL) laws relating to student-athletes had remained relatively stagnant. However, in June 2021, these long-standing rules and guidelines were abruptly (and drastically) changed. Finally, college athletes are permitted to take...
What College Funding Options Are Available?
If you are a student in the United States, then a quality education rarely comes without a price. As you apply to colleges, you’re probably still too eager to consider some of the financial implications -- instead, you’re just excited to move into this new stage of...
Common College Freshmen Mistakes & Challenges
Making the transition from home to college is enormous. As soon as you enter your freshman year of college, it feels like every bit of your life and routine has changed, and is only continuing to change, day by day. Obviously, this isn’t always the easiest situation...
Does Your Student Need a College Planner?
When it’s time for your high school-aged child to start applying for college admissions, you might ask yourself, “Do we need a college planner?” In a word—yes. Don’t just take our word for it! While we are certainly proud of our accomplishments and work when it comes...
How to Make a College List
Originally Published by U.S. News & World Report Prospective students should start broadly and then narrow their list down to colleges that best fit their needs, experts say. The challenges of college begin long before a student enrolls. The first hurdle often is...
The Benefits of Using a College Planner
Applying to and planning for college can be an exciting time for you and your child. Many families enjoy fine-tuning college applications and essays, making lists of what to bring, and imagining a child’s new life on their own at an institution for higher learning....
What You Need to Know About Campus Health Insurance
Originally Published by The New York Times For some students, their parents’ coverage may be the better choice. The Affordable Care Act is also an option. Here are the pros and cons of the various plans. Many colleges and universities require students to have health...
College Planning Can Reduce Those Increasing College Costs
US News reports that the average cost of tuition at four-year colleges in 2020 equaled $10,000 for public school and $37,000 for private school. Even if your parents’ financial situation was not significantly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, covering these costs for...
How to Pay for College When Your Budget Is Limited
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only upended the lives of millions, but also resulted in widespread financial consequences for families across the nation, prompting many young adults to reconsider how they can afford to pay for college while their parents confront...
The Future of College Admissions Testing
In the not-so-distant past, the primary factor considered for college admission was a student’s test scores. Specifically, the SAT and the ACT (founded in 1941 and 1959 respectively) have been so ingrained in our educational systems that programs helping students to...
Your Rights and Protections as a Student Loan Borrower
When you take out student loans for school, you enter into a contract with the financial institution you’ve chosen to borrow from. However, if you don’t build an understanding of that contract, you are at a disadvantage once it comes time to pay back the loans. You’ll...