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Keeping a close eye on your college debt 07/15/2010
With college costs on the rise many students and parents are taking a closer look at how much they are borrowing for college.
Are you borrowing too much for college?

Avoiding college debt by planning ahead... 07/13/2010
Picking the college that is the right fit is one item that can help students as they plan for and investigate ways to pay for college.
How Do You Graduate College With Less Debt? Proper Planning.

Recent changes to the student loan program that may affect you. 07/07/2010
Wheather you are headed off to college for the first time, going back after summer break, or a recent grad there are some important changes regarding financial aid you should be aware of.
Student loan program changes affect rates, repayment

Athletic scholarships are one way to help pay for college... 07/02/2010
What are your chances of being selected and how do you get noticed? Here are a few things to think about for the student athlete and their parents.
7 Things You Need to Know About Sports Scholarships

New tools can help students when investigating their private loan options 06/23/2010
When paying for college, grants and scholarships should be considered first. Then students and parents should look into their Federal student loan options. If additional funds are needed this article can help you research private education loans.
New Tools Find Cheap Private Student Loans

15 Good Things to Do the Summer Before College 06/11/2010
Here's 15 things you may not have thought to do before you start your freshman year of college...
15 Good Things to Do the Summer Before College

How to save for your kid's college 06/08/2010
Here are some savings tips for parents. These tips and ideas take into account the age of the student, your tax bracket, and other factors to consider when saving for your child's education.
How to save for your kid's college

New college grad? Now's the time to plan for retirement 06/04/2010
Recent college graduates can build a firm financial foundation. Start building with these helpful tips...
New college grad? Now's the time to plan for retirement

Snare alumni perks from your alma mater 06/01/2010
Alumni discounts can help new graduates save big...
Snare alumni perks from your alma mater

11 Steps to Relief From Federal Student Loans 05/28/2010
In this article you'll find some tips for financial relief while preservnig your credit score.
11 Steps to Relief From Federal Student Loans

5 Job Search Tips for New Grads 05/25/2010
Some tips for graduates on the job hunt...
Text 5 Job Search Tips for New Grads

Your 5-minute guide to money in your 20's 05/20/2010
Some timely advice for those who have just graduated...
Your 5-minute guide to money in your 20's

The Perfect College Graduation Gift 05/18/2010
Having trouble deciding what to get that recent college graduate? Here's an idea that will be with them for a long time...
The Perfect College Graduation Gift

Crazy cash for college 05/07/2010
As high school graduation approaches many students headed off to college are looking for unusual ways to fund their education...
Crazy cash for college

Late-Deadline Scholarships 05/05/2010
With the start of college just a few months away there's still time to apply for some scholarships to help pay for college. Take a look at this list of late deadline scholarships and get your applications in!
Late-Deadline Scholarships

6 Summer Job Options for College Students 04/26/2010
Summer will be here soon and that means a good chance for students to earn some extra money to help pay for college.
6 Summer Job Options for College Students

If You're a Tall Vegan Named Zolp, Your Tuition Worries Are Over 04/16/2010
What do duct tape prom dresses, bagpipes and a book on being a teen vegan have in common? They all helped students get scholarships. Calling all Zolps and Gatlins!
If You're a Tall Vegan Named Zolp, Your Tuition Worries Are Over

Admissions Terms to Help You Succeed 04/15/2010
When filling out college applications sometimes you'll run across a word or acronym you might not know. Take a look at this and get the definitions you need...
Admissions Terms to Help You Succeed

Financial Aid 101 04/12/2010
Letters to high school seniors will be arriving soon from colleges so it’s a great time for advice from a student aid executive
Financial Aid 101

12 Tips on paying for college 04/05/2010
Some tips to consider as you make decisions about financing your college education...
12 Tips for paying for college in tough times

College Planning Timeline 03/31/2010
Springtime is a busy time for students preparing for college, here's a list to help make sure you don't miss an important step...
College Planning Timeline

More colleges offering 3-year degrees 03/18/2010
With families getting creative about how to fund a college education, some people believe finishing the work in shorter time might be an answer…
More colleges offering 3-year degrees

8 Happy - and 3 Scary - Trends in Financial Aid 2010 03/17/2010
Not all news about financial aid is good for the fall of 2010, but here is some of the good news along with a bit of the bad.
Text 8 Happy - and 3 Scary - Trends in Financial Aid 2010

2.3 million students lost out on grant money for one simple reason… 03/15/2010
Paying for college is often not easy, but avoiding these common mistakes could make it easier.
Paying for College - Top 5 Mistakes

10 ways to pay for college tuition in 2010 03/12/2010
Whether college will start later this year or years from now, these tips might be helpful for you or your family!
10 ways to pay for college tuition in 2010