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Saving for College: Your 2022 Strategy

By adminLast updated on January 24, 2023
With college tuition increasing every year, saving for college costs may seem like an impossible undertaking. Almost every family in America ends up taking federal and private student loans to fund college tuition. If you’re thinking taking loans and paying them back at a later date is a better strategy, think again. When you take …
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Scholarships for Children of Military Veterans

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on November 28, 2023
Do you have a parent that was or is currently in the military? Are you in JROTC or ROTC? Scholarships for military children are plentiful! Here are just a few programs that you can start with. AFAS General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant Program Also known as the Hap Arnold Grant, the AFAS General Henry …
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The Final Few Months to Graduation (Senior Checklist)

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023
Your high school experience is nearly over, and you’re going to start college in the Fall – congratulations on all of your amazing achievements! But don’t stop thinking about your education even though you’ve completed your college applications and may have even heard back from a few schools. Follow our senior checklist of all the …
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What Are Student Loan Rehabilitation Programs?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Student loan rehabilitation programs are designed to offer students a structured path out of default. The U.S. Department of Education created this program specifically for federal Direct and FFEL loans. Federal Direct and FFEL loans go into default when the payment is not made for 270 days or more. This carries a series of serious …
scholarship search & applications, scholarships

How To Find Merit Scholarships You Can Qualify For

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on January 24, 2023
Academic and athletic scholarships are the two biggest merit scholarship categories, but they aren’t the only ones. Merit scholarships also encompass all scholarships that you are eligible for based on the sponsor’s criteria and they do not take financial need into consideration. Doing a general search for merit scholarships can throw up thousands of opportunities. …
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financial advice & planning

What is Tuition Insurance for College?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
From pet insurance to health insurance, there’s quite a lot of coverage options available for different aspects of life. There’s also tuition insurance, believe it or not. Here’s a rundown of what it is, what it covers (and doesn’t cover), and how you can get a policy. What is Tuition Insurance? Some colleges and universities …
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financial advice & planning

Should I Get a Work-Study or a Job in College?

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
Some students, when entering college, maybe trying to decide if they should work during school. There are definitely pros and cons to this approach, and you may have the option between work-study and a job. These are some considerations you should make, and some tips to help you decide between a work-study or job in …

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