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Scholarships for Animal Science Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

The great comedian Groucho Marx once said: “Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a dog, it’s too dark to read.” Kidding aside, the quote is awfully poignant for animal science majors, who combine their passion for animals and their academic aptitude to pursue a career that perfectly fits their …

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Can You Apply for a Student Loan Any Time of the Year?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

These days, the vast majority of college students have to take out loans of varying amounts in order to pay for their education. In 2016 70% of graduates left school with outstanding loans with an average debt of $37,000 apiece. It’s pretty clear that if you’re concerned with paying your tuition, you’re not alone. Loan …

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What Happened to the Perkins Loan?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

On September 30, 2017, after sixty years of operation, the Federal Perkins Loan will cease to exist. The program’s shutdown has been in the works for sometime. Originally, the death of the Perkins Loan was scheduled for two years prior, September 30, 2015, but a piece of legislation, the General Education Provisions Act, extended its …

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Scholarships for Criminology Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Who wouldn’t want to follow clues, solve crimes? Or, bring crooks to justice for a living? Academically, criminology majors mix psychology, forensics, and law courses to prepare themselves for their careers. For example, you can go to work in law enforcement or criminal law. With so many aspiring criminologists out there, the major can get …

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Pros and Cons of Hybrid Rate Loans

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

There’s a lot of loan jargon that students have to be familiar with before they feel comfortable making decisions that impact their financial future. Terms like “annual percentage rate,” “cancellation time-frame,” and “discretionary income” seem imposing at first, but once you break them down, everything becomes more simple. This rule holds fast for hybrid rate …

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Responsibilities of Being a Student Loan Co-Signer

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

In any area of life, it’s generally a good idea to be aware of what something entails before you sign your name to it. When it comes to anything that involves your finances, though, you need to be extra vigilant. If—and when—someone asks you to be their student loan co-signer, you should read every single …

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A Beginner’s Guide to Creating a Budget in College

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

As they go away to college for the first time, many students find themselves slightly unprepared to be handling their own finances. While you may have had some experience in high school with managing money, the odds are good that you’ve never been entirely responsible for your own budget the way you are in college. …

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Scholarships for Interior Design Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Are you the type of person who loves to use your imagination in every aspect of your life? In that case, chances are, your college major reflects this passion. Certain majors, especially those in the creative fields, allow their participants to pursue a fruitful career. Furthermore, they can explore the innovative side of their personality. …

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Should You Take Out More Than One Student Loan?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

A vast majority of college students find themselves forced to take out student loans in order to get through school. As tuition rates are at an all-time high, you’re probably feeling the stress of trying to pay your way through college. It’s possible that, like many students, you’re considering taking out more than one loan …