This past October, Inside Higher Ed came out with a report on how families pay for college. The report placed the average amount that families spend on an undergraduate education per year at $26,458. The report also found that parents chip in almost three times more than students, 28 percent of the total cost is covered by scholarships and grants, and 53 percent of families borrowed money in some way to pay for college. With…
Student debt recently surpassed $1.5 trillion. Yes, trillion. Clearly, the vast majority of students finance their college costs. Unfortunately, many students turn to credit…
So you’ve taken care of your college tuition, but now you’re hit with a ton of other college expenses like housing, books, and fees.…
Student discounts. You know they’re out there. You know they save you money. But how often do you look to use them? Student discounts…
Hearing the word FAFSA everywhere you turn in your high school halls? You may be utterly confused by what the thing is, or have…
College students taking in some sort of income is not only a good idea, but often a necessity. According to Forbes, almost 14 million…
With 70 percent of college students graduating with student loans, saving for college in some form has become a fact of life in the…
According to a recent survey, only 1/3 of the U.S. population knows what 529 plans are. With national student debt surpassing $1.5 trillion and impacting…
College tuition is expensive enough, but what about all the other expenses life throws at you? There’s rent, food, books, gas, outings, and just…
Unless you have an older sibling, not many students get a chance to get real tips on budgeting for college. Meal plans can be…