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 …
Grades are the biggest indicator of academic achievement. They are also the biggest factor in acquiring financial aid. Grades can get you a few opportunities here and there, or they can get you a full-ride through college. It all depends on you, and your ability to push through in class and at home every day, …
Unless you’ve got a trust fund, a suitcase full of cash or won the lottery, you’re going to need someone to help you pay for the incredibly steep price of getting your higher education. And that someone, may not be a singular person (it could be in some cases!), but is more likely to be …
The ever-increasing cost of tuition, in conjunction with the enormous student-debt crisis, has given way to a new type of program that “promises” to provide access to and financial assistance towards a college degree. It can be summed up in two words: NO TUITION. Zero. None. Free. You get into college, you study, you do …
There’s an old adage – Time is Money. This couldn’t be more true than in the world of higher education – the more time you spend in college, the more money you pay. Here, time IS money. That being said, I’m always looking for the best ways to minimize both variables – time and money. …
