Oct 5, 2021 | College budget
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...
Apr 6, 2021 | College budget
College Financial Planning Is The First Step College is one of the most exciting times in a person’s life. For some, it is the first real taste of freedom. Suddenly you get to make all your decisions without the direct influence of parents and family. Making these...
Jan 7, 2020 | College budget, College finances
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...
Dec 10, 2019 | College budget, College finances
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...
Nov 26, 2019 | College budget, College finances
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...
May 9, 2019 | College admissions, College budget, College finances
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...
