One of the best ways to get a college education is to have your employer pay for it. That’s where tuition assistance and tuition reimbursement come in. Many companies have programs in place to assist and/or reimburse employees for education related expenses. Typically, these programs have the company pay for your education directly (tuition assistance) …
Parents can start saving for their children’s college education at any time, with the help of a 529 Plan. It’s essentially a savings account that can be created by parents and grandparents, and disbursed to the student when they enter college, to be expressly used for tuition and associated academic expenses. This investment vehicle has …
Imagine being able to get a head start on college, without having to go through the application process, pay for tuition, or room and board, all while shortening the actual amount of time you spend in college when you do get there. This is what Dual Enrollment Programs are, and they are definitely real. They …
Community colleges are among the best ways in which students can reduce tuition costs. It’s makes such a big difference, for those who are both undecided in what they wish to pursue, as well as those who are looking to get prerequisite courses completed at a reduced cost. The difference is quite significant, where the …
For those who are inclined, the military is an excellent, and proven, way of ensuring a debt-free education. The GI Bill has been providing American veterans with quality educational opportunities since the end of World War II. Countless lives have been changed, from receiving free education as a result of their selfless service to the …
Working part-time, while going to school, is a great way to fund your education. There are countless stories out there of folks who balanced studies with a part-time job, in order to pay off their tuition bill as they went. Sure, it’s a considerable sacrifice and comes with it’s own challenges. But for those that …
Academic scholarships, also known as merit-based scholarships, are some of the most coveted types of financial aid available. They’re given to students who have proven themselves to be academically inclined, with exemplary academic performance, competitive scores on standardized exams, versatile extracurricular and a list of other distinguishing factors. However, you don’t have to be perfect …
Colleges are fairly aware of the need for students to work part-time jobs, in order to pay for their education. They realize that not everyone is born with a silver spoon in their mouth, or some variation of that phrase. Consequently, they set aside a designated portion of on-campus administrative and services positions, to be …
Extracurriculars are important, now more than ever. With every passing year, the academic landscape becomes increasingly competitive. Students with high GPAs, SAT scores, and otherwise stellar academic performance, keep raising the bar. Schools need a way to distinguish between the myriad of flawlessly written essays and letters of recommendation received during application season. One of …
AP classes and exams are a great way to cut down on college tuition. They provide a means of taking college-level classes for free, long before you ever set foot on campus. And if done well, they allow you to accumulate college credits, that can help cut down on the length of time you spend …
