College students, wishing to reduce their student loan burden, often turn to part-time jobs to supplement their income during their schooling. For many college-bound students, working during school is less of an option and more of a financial necessity. Fortunately,...
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What are the Differences Between FAFSA and CSS?
A college education is one of the most valuable investments you can make. However, the cost of getting the necessary education is often a limiting factor for many students. The average cost of tuition for the 2017-2018 school year was $34,710 for private colleges,...
Rolling Admissions FAQ: Answers to Your Top Admissions Questions
What Is Rolling Admission? Most colleges’ admissions programs set a deadline for applying, collect all the applications, and then review them to determine acceptance. A rolling admissions program instead reviews submissions as they are received. What Is...
Steven Sirot Featured On Personal Finance Site
College Benefits Research Group Co-Founder, Steven Sirot, Featured On Personal Finance Site -College Planner discusses the impact of outside income towards college financial aid- Roseland, NJ –Many grandparents would like to financially help their grandchildren...
What Challenges Do College Freshmen Face?
College is very different from the world of high school. Real life may not measure up to the vision of college that’s presented in movies, television, and a teenager’s freedom fantasies. Sipping coffee with hipster friends and discussing the future of the planet may...
Prevent These College Student Money Mistakes
Going off to college can be exciting. It’s the first time most people are out on their own. Legally, college students are adults and can make their own financial decisions … and mistakes. Unfortunately, they don’t have the life experience to understand the long-term...
Can I shield assets from FAFSA to get more college aid?
EXCERPTED FROM NJMONEYHELP.COM FOR NJ.COM: The FAFSA form, short for Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is the form required by all schools before your student will receive need-based aid and to be offered the Federal Direct Student Stafford loans, said David...
What Are the Most Popular College Majors?
As the world of education becomes more varied, the number of college majors has expanding significantly making the process of choosing one more difficult. While there are countless options, there are some especially popular courses of study you may want to know about....
Which College Entrance Exam Should You Take?
Colleges and universities have different requirements for admission. There are even multiple options for college entrance exams. The exam you take depends on what you are interested in and what your potential college seeks; the options are the Preliminary Scholastic...
FAFSA Requirements – David Slater on NJ Money Help
College Benefits Research Group Co-Founder, David Slater, Featured on NJ Money Help - College Planner was featured in numerous personal finance sites where he offered information on filing the FAFSA- Roseland, New Jersey – The FAFSA (Free Application for...
Pay Your Tuition Without Increasing Student Loan Debt
College is expensive, and tuition is only part of the cost. Parents and students often discover that textbooks, living expenses and unexpected bills quickly add up to much more than they planned. Students turn to student loans to pay for their education and end up...
How to Save Money When You’re in College
Do you feel like you’re frequently worried about money? If you’re a college student, you’re not alone. A recent Ohio State University study found 70 percent of college students worry regularly about how they will pay for school and still meet their other financial...