Monisha Perkash, VP Products at SimpleTuition, explains how to choose the right type of student loan for you, the differences between federal and private loans, and the importance of comparing your loan options. Always use federal loans as your first financial aid resource, and if you need money to fill the financial gap, turn to [...]
June 1, 2010
College is an important time to learn how to manage money. If you aren’t prepared to properly manage college finances, you can find yourself in financial trouble, which could last beyond college. Spending Money It’s a good idea for you to be responsible for your own spending money: things like food, entertainment, shopping, and any [...]
June 1, 2010
June has arrived and on its heels come the beach, vacation and of course the inevitable tuition bill. While we encourage you to enjoy your summer to the fullest, it’s important to make sure you have financing in order for next semester. Read on below for tips to save money on tuition. Apply to Scholarships! [...]
May 27, 2010
Don Betterton addresses concerned parents about the process of paying for college and the importance and invaluable nature of a college education. The financial benefit of college is greater than the burden of debt, both during the four years of school and afterwards: a college graduate stands to make millions of dollars more than they [...]
May 27, 2010
In this new video, Don Betterton, financial aid expert and SimpleTuition advisor addresses the importance of having a personal budget. As a college student, it’s very easy to be excited by your new environment and lose track of your personal spending. In fact, overspending is the most common mistake made by college students, especially freshmen. If [...]
June 1, 2010