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The CARD Act and the College Crowd: MMI Offers Tips for Understanding the CARD Act
While only 10 percent of respondents in a recent Money Management International (MMI) Back to School survey believe students should use credit cards to finance college costs, many students get their first credit card while they are in college. In fact, 84 percent of undergraduates have at least one credit card, according to a 2009 Sallie [...]
Continue reading...10 Steps to Saving Money on Textbooks
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Textbooks and course materials provide college students with vital information that they need to do well in class. However, many students come to college unprepared for this expense. Smart shopping strategies can have a big impact on your final textbook tally. The National Association of College Stores (NACS) offers the following suggestions: Buy used books when possible. [...]
Continue reading...Never Assume You Will Not Qualify For Financial Aid
Thursday, July 30, 2009
For students and their parents, there is always a possibility of qualifying for student financial aid. With a variety of loans and grants offered by the Federal government, private lenders, or the college or university you attend, there will be some form of aid available based on your family’s financial status. Let’s take a look at [...]
Continue reading...Never Borrow More Than You Need
Thursday, June 18, 2009
When a student applies for financial aid, usually the college will award the cost of attendance and/or a fixed amount for debts. For example, an undergraduate may receive up to $4000 per year (maximum total $20,000), while a graduate may receive up to $6000 per year (maximum total $40,000). There are conditions, however. The amount received [...]
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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