July 19, 2012 College textbooks are one of the biggest rip-offs in American society.  Students can spend $500 or more on books that may not be that helpful.  Here are some realities of textbooks. 1.   In many cases, ... read more »

July 19, 2012 Scholarships come in many different forms. Some are automatic and require very little special effort to obtain.  Typically these are based upon test scores and high school grades.  Some of these ... read more »

July 19, 2012 Many students receive some form of federal financial aid.  If this is the case, you should know that there are specific requirements that must be met for your son/daughter to keep the financial aid.  ... read more »

July 19, 2012 College costs have become a topic of national concern.  Student debt in the United States exceeds credit card debt.  College costs have also risen higher than the inflation rate. What contributes ... read more »

July 19, 2012 Many students receive some type of federal financial aid. If your student receives federal financial aid, you should know that there are specific requirements that must be met to keep the financial aid. ... read more »

July 19, 2012 The federal government has a number of programs for students who meet specific guidelines. Are a U.S. Citizen Have a social security number Are registered with the selective service (for males ... read more »

July 19, 2012 Paying for college can be like buying a new car every year.  A college education is the second largest investment most people will make.  Obviously paying for college can be difficult for most families.  ... read more »

July 19, 2012 College costs are very difficult for many families to afford.  A typical student will pay for college from a combination of the following: Scholarships Family support Federal financial aid Private ... read more »

July 18, 2012 College can be a money pit if students don’t know how to manage the money you provide them or the money they earn.  Like many other aspects of college, learning how to manage money is an important lesson ... read more »