March 2012 Scholarship Deadlines!
March Madness is almost upon us, but we’re not talking strictly about basketball! This is a huge month for many of you, as you will start receiving your college acceptance letters and financial aid...
View ArticleTips for Students During Tax Season
College is a time of firsts. For many of you, it’s your first time living away from home. It could be your first time having a roommate. It’s maybe even your first time doing your own laundry (Hope you...
View ArticleFact or Fiction: Financial Aid Edition
When you’re going through the financial aid application process, there’s a good chance you will sift through a bunch of new information that might not make sense to you. You will certainly hear or...
View ArticleThe Student Debt Problem, and How Loan Consolidation Can Help Manage It
Rising student loan debt has always been a serious concern in this country, but according to a report released by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York last week, the problem might be more menacing...
View ArticleAsk the Experts: APR, Grace Periods, & College Service Companies
Congratulations to all the students receiving college admissions letters this month! It’s been a long road to get to this point, but hopefully seeing an acceptance letter in the mail will help you...
View ArticleFederal Student Funds: Key Terms to Know
One of the most crucial pieces of advice we give you on this blog is to complete the FAFSA. We like to harp on it a lot, but we do it for good reason— there is really no downside to applying. The...
View ArticleMoney for College: April 2012 Scholarship Deadlines
We are about a quarter of the way into 2012—how many of you have stuck with your new year’s resolutions? For those of you that have, phenomenal job! It’s not easy to build or break a habit, so keep up...
View ArticleAsk the Experts – How Do I Appeal My Financial Aid Package?
The following question was submitted via our Ask the Experts form. If you want to know about student financing or anything related to it, send a question our way! “Hello. My son got into college, and...
View ArticleStart Your Summer Right: May 2012 Scholarship Deadlines
To all of you high school seniors out there—you’re getting so close! Four years of hard work and dedication will likely be culminating in your graduation this month. With your college decisions made...
View ArticleInternships vs. Part-Time Jobs
Once you finish your last final exam, most of you want nothing more than to sprawl out on the beach and soak in the sun for the next three months. While you should certainly take some time to relax...
View ArticleIn the News: Stafford Loans
Stafford student loans have been a hot topic in the news lately (Thanks in no small part to President Obama’s recent appearance on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon program where he sang a slow-jam in...
View ArticleMoney for College: June 2012 Scholarship Deadlines
With the school year about to wrap up (or already over), things tend to slow down for students in June. Many of you might assume that opportunities for scholarships might also dwindle, but that is far...
View ArticleJuly 2012 Scholarship Deadlines!
With Independence Day coming up this week, it’s a great time to reflect on the many freedoms and liberties we get to experience in America. For students, one of the great pleasures of this country is...
View ArticleThe Student-Parent Connection: Preparing for Senior Year
The Student-Parent Connection is a new monthly feature here on College Money Insider. During the upcoming school year, we will have a student and parent share their thoughts and experiences as they...
View ArticleOn the Lookout for Cheap Student Loans…
Yahoo Finance has a useful article for students on finding cheap student loans. An important takeaway is that while students should first look at federal loans to see what’s available to them, there...
View ArticleTackling Your Tuition Bill: FAFSA
It’s that time of year when tuition bills will be showing up in mailboxes across the country! To ensure you are covered, here are some things that students and parents may want to consider. Today is...
View ArticleTackling Your Tuition Bill: Private Student Loans
It’s that time of year when tuition bills will be showing up in mailboxes across the country! To ensure you are covered, here are some things that students and parents may want to consider. Today is...
View ArticleTackling Your Tuition Bill: More Tips on Student Loan Shopping
It’s that time of year when tuition bills will be showing up in mailboxes across the country! To ensure you are covered, here are some things that students and parents may want to consider. Today is...
View ArticleThe Student-Parent Connection: So Many College Apps!
The Student-Parent Connection is a monthly feature here on College Money Insider. During the school year, we have a student and parent share their thoughts and experiences as they save up for college...
View ArticleThe Student-Parent Connection: Acceptance!
The Student-Parent Connection is a monthly feature here on College Money Insider. During the school year, we have a student and parent share their thoughts and experiences as they save up for college...
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