Too Broke to go Home: How College Debt Hinders The Holidays
I moved my husband and son to Oklahoma so I could pursue a PhD in English, but now I can’t afford to see my family for Christmas. Is all this worth it? ‘Debt usually feels so isolating.’ Photograph: Blanchi Costela/Getty Images As the heartache sank in, I stared out the back window at mounds of […]
Worried About Paying For Your Kid’s College Education? Don’t Make These Dire Mistakes!
Don’t make the same mistakes that 87% of parents make that costs them thousands of dollars when sending their child to college. Learn how to send your child to an expensive private university for less than a state school. Let us show you how to get the most financial aid for your family’s particular financial […]
COLLEGE PLANNING GUIDE: Holiday Cheer May be in The Air But Students Should be Focusing of These 5 Things
Here are five things for both juniors and seniors to think about this month. As the holiday season begins, the college application process continues. While you are baking cookies and doing some online shopping, don’t forget to make sure you create a college checklist for the last month of 2019, especially with the senior regular […]
The Top 10 College Majors American Students Regret The Most
Completing college is almost always worth it — bachelor’s degree holders earn 84% more than those with just a high school diploma. However, not all majors are created equal, according to a recent ZipRecruiter survey. College is a significant investment that comes with the hope of a better, richer life. It doesn’t always work out […]
Divorce? Marry Off Your Kid? As Financial Aid Confusion Grows, Parents Consider Drastic Measures
If there’s one thing more frustrating than trying to get into the right college, it might be paying for the degree. That’s what thousands of parents discover daily while discussing how to foot the bill. In online communities like Facebook and Reddit, some parents share standard suggestions like saving more money or choosing a less-expensive […]
Make Sure Your College Student Understands Their Student Debt
Nearly $30,000 dollars! That’s the average amount of debt carried by members of the class of 2018. And a new survey says, those headed to college don’t really understand how much student debt they’ll be taking on. 56% of college students don’t know the interest rates on their student loans. That’s according to a new […]
These Holiday Gift Ideas Can Lower College Debt & Teach Money Skills For Young Adults
Instilling sound financial knowledge in children can change the course of their lives. With many families living paycheck to paycheck and debt at record-level highs, it’s more important than ever for kids to learn good financial planning habits. As the holidays quickly approach, some will consider gifts this year that teach children to manage money […]
Coming Home From College for the Holidays? Here’s How Things Might Be Different
You did it—you survived the first semester of college. Or, better yet, you probably crushed it. Now, after the endless all-nighters (studying, or otherwise), stressful exams, and goodbyes to your new college friends, you’re headed home for the holidays. The funny thing is, after coming back from being away for so long, home might not […]
What to Do If You Missed the FAFSA Deadline for Financial Aid
Financial aid can go a long way toward helping you pay for college. The average full-time undergraduate received $14,790 in federal financial aid in the 2017-18 year, according to College Board. Plus, states, colleges and scholarship organizations dole out additional awards. But if you missed the FAFSA deadline for financial aid, you could lose out […]
As Financial Aid Confusion Grows, Parents Consider Drastic Measures
If there’s one thing more frustrating than trying to get into the right college, it might be paying for the degree. That’s what thousands of parents discover daily while discussing how to foot the bill. In online communities like Facebook and Reddit, some parents share standard suggestions like saving more money or choosing a less-expensive […]