The College on the Cheap street team recently interviewed some college students and quizzed them on the basics of financial aid. The students we spoke to were all engaging, though not all of them were totally knowledgeable. Some students knew more than others and some questions were easier than others, but the responses we received [...]
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By: John Whelan, Junior at Tufts University | Published: June 24, 2010
College on the Cheap’s street team interviewed some college students and asked them a few questions about loans, including what the difference is between subsidized and unsubsidized loans, whether you should take out a private student loan or federal student loan first, and some basics about Stafford Loans. Their answers weren’t always spot-on, but definitely entertaining. Do [...]
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By: John Whelan, Junior at Tufts University | Published: June 21, 2010
College is expensive, we all know that; and we all complain about it, but at the same time, most of us don’t do anything to help out with minimizing the costs. I’m not talking about financial aid or loan packages, though: I’m talking about smart spending day-to-day. You can have a huge impact on the [...]
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By: SimpleTuition | Published: June 16, 2010
It’s finally here! We have just launched our College Cash Giveaway contest, which gives college students the chance to win $500! This great prize can be used for tuition, room and board, books, and travel. There are three ways to win—read our press release to learn how you can win big!
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By: Don Betterton, Former Director of Financial Aid at Princeton University | Published: June 15, 2010
Concerned about paying for college? Read up on these common myths and mistakes made throughout the paying-for-college process, and be sure not to make them yourself. Mistake #1. We will have plenty of time to deal with the cost issue after we finish the admission process. In your overall college planning, set up two parallel [...]
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By: John Whelan, Junior at Tufts University | Published: June 29, 2010