Article provided by Donna Sotolongo, Psy. D In our last article we identified that being a college student can be hard on the wallet. Let's continue our conversation on ways to keep you financial fit while in college. Reduce Spending: Avoid Budget Busters Do you shop at large discount stores? Have...
The Background Most college students will inevitably suffer from some sort of financial setback due to rising tuition costs, over-priced books, and ever-increasing living expenses. However, there are ways to avoid "getting in over your head" by understanding the perks of student loans vs. credit...
Fellowships Fellowships are another form of free financial aid that can be awarded based on merit, level of education, professional development, or field of study. They work similar to scholarships have distinct differences. Awarded to graduate students or students enrolled in a post undergraduate program...
Scholarships are a form of free aid usually awarded to undergraduate students to pay their college expenses. Probably the most sought after resource for college students, scholarships can be the free ride to academic achievement. Obtaining a scholarship can be competitive so have some dedication and...
The best kind of financial aid you can receive is the kind that you don't have to pay back. That is where the free financial aid comes into play. For students and parents this is like coming across a pot of gold and can be a free ride to academic achievement. What is free financial aid? In the world...
What is free financial aid? Well, in the world of higher education , this is money that is given to you for your education that you do not have to pay back! In short - the best kind of financial aid ! The most common forms of free financial aid are grants, scholarships, fellowships and work study. After...
You probably can't start planning for financing your college education early enough and no matter where you are in the process; it can be quite confusing. Don't worry - you're not alone. There is a lot to learn about financial aid so don't feel overwhelmed. Take it one step at a time...