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Work-study is a type of federal financial aid that was created under The Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 to allow schools to provide more financial aid to students while benefiting from work the student would do in exchange[1]. Much of the program’s guidelines have changed since it was instituted, but the goal is still the…
There’s no question that mid-summer is crunch time when it comes to finding money for college. This is the point in the year when many students are trying to find that last bit of money needed to pay for the upcoming fall and spring semesters. Student loans help bridge the small gaps in funding and…
We know there’s a lot of buzz about digital textbooks. But the reality is that not all textbooks have digital versions yet, and some people prefer printed books for a variety of reasons. So printed textbooks continue to be made and sold.
If you find yourself having to buy some new textbooks this year, here’s something…
Making the most of a summer job is tough. First of all, you’ve only got a couple of months available to work, so finding a good summer job is difficult enough. Second of all, you’re probably hoping to use a summer job to make some money for college this fall, and that is easier said…
One question that some students and parents have is whether to make up the difference between total cost of attendance and financial aid with a private student loan or a credit card. Generally, using a credit card to pay for your tuition is not advised. In fact, many colleges and universities actively discourage the use…
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