The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on just about every facet of human life, and college life is no exception. As institutions have worked hard to develop and implement new strategies to integrate social distancing and e-learning on campus, other...
Do You Need to Ask a College for More Money? Here’s How
Originally Published by The New York Times It is rarely easy to summon the will to ask for help, especially if you’re seeking more financial aid from what you believe to be your first-choice college. But this spring, the traditional time of award letters and admission...
How to Boost Your Chance of Winning a Scholarship
Scholarships can offset the cost of higher education tremendously, and various organizations award millions of scholarships every year. In fact, American students secure nearly $8 billion in scholarships annually. If you are applying for scholarships to help pay for...
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...
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...
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...
Financial Prep for College 101
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...