Five hundred dollars to apply to college? That's what my high school senior almost spent. No, she didn't fall for some Internet scam. Instead, at one point she had a list of 10 prospective colleges. With each school charging $50 or so to apply, we were likely going to spend as much on college … [Read more...] about 5 little-known ways to apply to colleges for free
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It’s never too late: Free tuition for seniors
One of my favorite public radio shows features an audience quiz, “Things You Should Have Learned in School Had You Been Paying Attention.” I love listening to the show, but that quiz stumps me every week. Truth be told, I didn’t pay much attention in school because I was eager to get on with … [Read more...] about It’s never too late: Free tuition for seniors
10 ways to save on college textbooks
College students, as well as their parents, can experience sticker shock when they shop for textbooks. Books for a full schedule can easily add up more than $1,000 or more a year. I asked my daughter, who is the most resourceful and thrifty textbook shopper I know, for some tips. What follows is her … [Read more...] about 10 ways to save on college textbooks
How to score little-known college scholarships
College tuition is outrageous and full scholarships are hard to come by. If a student isn't the valedictorian of a huge school, or a nationally ranked high school athlete, taking out massive loans may seem like the only option available to finance the soaring costs of higher education. But there are … [Read more...] about How to score little-known college scholarships
Virtual tours and other tools to check out colleges for free
This post is by Reyna Gobel of GraduationDebt.org.College visits are expensive. Flights, hotels and rental cars add up. It can cost more than $2,000 for a family to check out five schools for one child. Even local trips can easily cost $500 between gas, meals and hotels. While … [Read more...] about Virtual tours and other tools to check out colleges for free
10 ways to wipe out your student loan debt
Beginning July 1, new federal student loans will carry an interest rate of 6.8%, twice the 3.4% rate on loans issued last year. Given that student loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy, the rate should be close to zero, as the lender has very little risk. But no one is listening to me!Student … [Read more...] about 10 ways to wipe out your student loan debt
Save on kids’ tuition with a university job
When Laura Hefty re-entered the workforce after staying home with her two children, she was looking for good pay and benefits. She never expected that the benefits would help her save on college tuition.Five years ago, Hefty took a position as an executive assistant at Princeton University. This … [Read more...] about Save on kids’ tuition with a university job
Why you should pay off student loans now
This post is by Zac Bissonnette.Excerpted from How To Be Richer, Smarter, and Better Looking Than Your Parents by Zac Bissonnette by arrangement with Portfolio Penguin, a member of Penguin Group (USA) Inc. Copyright © 2012 by Zac Bissonnette.I hate student loans.In fact, I hate student … [Read more...] about Why you should pay off student loans now
