Going to college is an exciting time. Many incoming freshmen are so eager to move to their new dorms, start classes, and party that they neglect to check their finances before the big day. If you’re moving to college soon or have a child starting college this fall, be...
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How to Manage Working While Going to College
For a growing number of students, working while attending college isn’t a choice, it’s a necessity. Meanwhile, other students just want to make some cash for themselves and develop skills outside the classroom. Regardless, you’ll need to figure out how to balance your...
Is It Better to Live On or Off Campus?
One of the most challenging decisions college freshmen face is the question of where to live: on campus or off. Once you settle in, you won’t want to bother moving throughout the school year so it’s important to make an educated choice. In some cases, colleges require...
How to Survive Your Transition Into College
Freshman year of college is both terrifying and exciting. It represents a world of possibilities for high school graduates that are ready to take on more responsibility as young adults. Navigating the world on your own for the first time can be intimidating knowing...
Tips to Support Your College-Bound Child
The transition that your child makes into adulthood as they leave home can be jolting. Although it might seem like your role as a parent is dismissed when your child sets foot onto their college campus, this is not the case. There are many ways that parents can help...
7 Things to Do the Summer Before College
Since most of your enrollment requirements should be met before high school graduation, the summer before college appears largely as an opportunity to relax and rest before attending college. However, while a proper vacation from your previous work is important, you...
How to Read Your Financial Aid Letter
When you apply for financial aid to attend a prospective college, you will likely receive a financial aid letter, also known as a financial aid offer, around the same time you receive the acceptance letter. These letters provide important information about how a...
4 Benefits of Attending a Community College
Community colleges have the unfair reputation that they offer educational opportunities that are below the standards of traditional four-year institutions. This runs contrary to the fact that many community colleges have programs academically on par with their...
What to Look for During a College Visit?
Choosing a college is a life-changing decision, so you must consider all aspects carefully. Each of your top choice schools have plenty to offer, and you may not have enough time during the visit to learn about every feature. During a college visit, focus on these...
How to Boost Your Chances at College Scholarships
Scholarships are highly sought-after opportunities for many hopeful college applicants. Some students see them as a chance to save some money when going to college, while others view them as a necessity to pursue a secondary education. The field is highly competitive,...
What Student Athletes Need to Know When Applying to College
Applying to college as a student athlete already gives you plenty of advantages over other applicants. A college coach might try to recruit you, or you could qualify for a scholarship or financial aid to help you out with expenses. However, you need to pay attention...
What Does It Mean to Be Waitlisted or Deferred?
Every year high school students apply to universities and anxiously await the news: will they be accepted or rejected? But, it isn’t always that simple. College admissions offices can assign your application to two other possible categories. It is important to know...