Common in many countries including Australia and the UK, taking a year between high school graduation and beginning college – also known as a “gap year” – hasn’t been popular in the US until Malia Obama’s choice to do the same hit the news. Now, more and more students...
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What to Do When You’ve Run Out of Money for College
Many college students live on shoestring budgets, but the unexpected can occur at any time and leave a student without enough financial aid to make it through the next semester’s tuition bills or afford a dorm room. Tuition for college can cost anywhere from $10,000...
What You Should Know About Defaulting on Student Loans
Student loan debt is crippling a large swathe of the United States population, especially the younger demographics from early 20s to the early 40s who may face tens of thousands of dollars of student debt as they enter their very first professional positions. About...
5 Ways to Save on Next Semester’s Textbook Haul
A new semester is nearly upon us, which means you will soon be getting class supply and book lists. For many students, this can come with sticker shock. The cost of college textbooks is exorbitant and continues to rise every year. The College Board estimates that the...
Personal Finance 101 For College Students
As the college semester ends, some students are getting a wake-up call about their finances. When funds run short, students start scrambling to stretch their food budgets or make that last payment on their rent. Some students even resort to selling off some of their...
Your Study Primer for College Finals
College finals can be a daunting time for any student, and as many as 90% of college students report feeling stressed during their college careers, most often during final exams. During the weeks leading up to finals, many college students start their “cram” sessions,...
Why Opting Out of College Entrance Exams Has Become a Movement
For many years, one of the mainstays of the college admissions process for universities and colleges across the country has been entrance exams. Schools generally look at standardized test scores, particularly the SAT, during their initial rounds of entrance...
4 Tips for Adjusting to College Life
College is an exciting time for any student – but it also comes with its fair share of anxiety. For the first time, students are living on their own and responsible for every aspect of their well-being. From laundry sorting to time management and making new friends,...
Simple Ways to Save on College Supplies
Post high school education is more expensive than ever. Tuition rates alone have increased at three times the rate of inflation over the past 25 years, and the trend doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. Unfortunately, tuition is only one aspect of your total...
Avoid These Common Money Mistakes in College
College is a stressful but exciting time for many young people, and, in the face of assignment deadlines, class schedules, and taking care of basic living needs, many young people unfortunately make serious financial mistakes during their college years. These mistakes...
Plans for SAT Student Adversity Scores Dropped by College Board
Originally Published by The Wall Street Journal The College Board is abandoning its plan to assign an adversity score to every student who takes the SAT college admissions test, after facing criticism from educators and parents. Instead, it will try to capture a...
New Legislation Signed in NJ to Promote Transparency for Students and Improve College Affordability
Originally Published by Office of the NJ Governor Acting Governor Sheila Oliver, joined by Higher Education Student Assistance Authority Executive Director David Socolow, Department of Banking and Insurance Commissioner Marlene Caride, and Deputy Secretary of Higher...