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Scholarships for Geology Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Geology rocks! Okay, I’ll try not to make any more puns. The study of geology is one of the most popular natural sciences in terms of college majors, as well as one of the most lucrative upon graduation. Believe it or not, Forbes ranked geology as the seventh most valuable college major. It has a …

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Scholarships for Students with Dyslexia

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

According to the American Dyslexia Association, nearly one in ten Americans are afflicted with dyslexia, a common learning disability that affects one’s ability to read, write and spell. Contrary to the belief of some, dyslexia does not correlate with IQ or intelligence. Successful dyslexics are abundant, including scientists such as Galileo Galilei and Albert Einstein, …

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What is Fixed-Rate Tuition?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re headed off to college for your freshman year, you have to be prepared for an avalanche of new challenges, most of which are unlike anything you’ve faced before. For many students, the college experience is the first time they’ve stepped away from home for more than a short summer, and, in turn, the …

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How to Ensure You Make Your Student Loan Payments on Time

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

If you’re like most college students, who both A) have student loans and B) forget important things sometimes, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that remembering your repayment is vital and can be more challenging for those of us who have poor memories. The good news, though, is that many avenues exist …

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Are Student Loans Taxable?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Like the vast majority of college students, the student loan process is probably your first introduction to the complex world of borrowing, lending, taxation, and repayment. When you first look at the numbers you’ll eventually be responsible for paying back, you might feel a bit overwhelmed. College tuition is expensive, the costs are only rising, …

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Why You Should Consider NOT Taking Your Full Student Loan Award

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

For many students, being awarded financial aid from a school can be a lifesaver. College, as everyone knows, is very, very expensive, and any extra penny helps make it more affordable. However, some decide to forego their full financial award and pay more out of pocket. This may seem ridiculous on the surface, but there …

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Which Student Loans Should You Pay Off First?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

Prioritization is one of the most important skills you’ll cultivate throughout your college career. Because of time constraints and finances, you’ll have to determine what is most important to you, and accomplish your tasks in an appropriate order. Simply put, if you want to go to a party on a Thursday night, you better make …

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Pros and Cons of Staying on Campus for the Summer

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

It’s that time of year again! Students all over the map are packing up their belongings into crates and bags, heading home for the summer. While some can’t wait to get out of town and back to their parents or high school friends, others are more wistful, wishing their school year would never end. If …

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Why Internships are So Important

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022

You’ve been asked the question by everyone, from your parents, friends, and even distant relatives: “Are you looking for an internship?” As you pack up your dorm room or apartment, getting ready to head home for the summer, chances are good that you’ll be thinking of your summer plans, and whether or not you have …