July 13, 2012 Many students receive some form of federal financial aid. If you receive federal financial aid, you should know that there are specific requirements that must be met to keep your financial aid. The relevant ... read more »

July 13, 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 Be registered with the selective service (if you are ... read more »

July 13, 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 to these ... read more »

July 13, 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 13, 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 13, 2012 College textbooks are one of the biggest rip-offs in American society. You can spend $500 or more on books that may not be that helpful to you. Here are some realities of textbooks. In many cases, ... read more »

July 13, 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 are ... read more »

July 13, 2012 Scholarships that are renewable typically have requirements for maintaining the scholarship. Generally these requirements reflect both a GPA requirement and credit hours completed requirement. In most ... read more »

July 13, 2012 College is an expensive proposition. Once your tuition, fees, and books are paid for, there may not be much left for the other expenses you will have. Most college students need to live on a strict budget. Exhibit ... read more »

July 13, 2012 This article is not aimed towards tuition costs, housing costs, lab fees, or other college related expenses. Instead, we are going to worry about your day-to-day spending, and to save wherever you can. Categorize, ... read more »