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Loan Vocabulary Sheet: Key Terms to Know Before Borrowing
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7 Alternatives to Buying Cheap Christmas Gifts this Holiday Season
When the holiday season comes around, cheap Christmas gifts seem like they may be the only option to complete your list. Luckily, we have seven alternatives for your holiday needs.
Tuition Tax Deduction: Everything You Need to Know to File in 2023
Whether you’re a parent with a child in college or someone paying for your own education, you may be eligible for the tuition tax deduction.
The College Student Budget That Lets You Eat More Than Cereal
Here's our advice on which categories your college student budget should have as well as how to allocate your money, so you don’t have to eat cereal every night.
Learn How to File Taxes as a Working College Student
It’s common for students to ask questions about how to file taxes – and we’re happy to help. Here’s what you need to know.
Finding Graduate School Scholarships that Fit Your Situation
As a graduate student minimizing the amount you borrow to cover your expenses is important. Here is some information to help you find graduate school scholarships.
Accepting a Grant for College: How Does it Work
While grants don’t get as much attention as some other forms of student aid, they are widely available and can help to permanently defray the cost of college. Here's how to accept grants for college.
8 Practical Money Saving Tips for Students on a Budget
As a college student, you have a limited budget. Here are some money saving tips you can use to stretch your budgets and make the most of your college experience.
7 Methods for Finding Scholarships for College Students
Finding ways to reduce your costs and minimize the amount of debt you’ll have when you graduate college is essential. Here are ways to find scholarships for college students to pay for school.
5 Differences Between Two Education Tax Credits You Can Claim
Here are the differences between the two education tax credits, the American Opportunity Tax Credit and the Lifetime Learning Credit. Learn which one you should claim on your taxes.
8 Safety Tips Every College Student Should Know this Semester
Whether you plan to attend college in a big city or a rural area, it’s important to be aware of your own safety. Every campus is different, but here are eight tips to help keep you safe this semester.
How to Find the Perfect Paid Internship for College Students
When talking to our members, we often get asked how to find paid internships for college students. Here are some tips to help you find (and land) the paid internship you want.
Cheap College Textbooks: Do I Buy New, Used, Rent or Online?
As a college student you have several options when it comes to saving money on textbooks. Let’s talk about the pros and cons of each.
