Should you consolidate your federal student loans? It is important to make an informed decision when considering this financial matter. Here are some things to consider when weighing your decision.
1. Your Grace Period
When you graduate you are given a 6 month grace period before you have to start making your loan payments. When (more…)
Think you are worth more money than your boss is paying you? Learn these steps to get your salary up to par.
It seems logical that most employees want more money than their company is currently paying them. More money is good, that is a no-brainer. It’s often the case that a person (more…)
The Stafford loan is the most popular type of student loan. Here is what you need to know.
The Stafford loan is the main federal loan coming from the government. There are two types of Stafford loans, Subsidized and unsubsidized.
Subsidized Stafford
The subsidized Stafford loan is the best option for a college student (more…)
Going to college costs big bucks. While it might be really fun to study physical education, it’s probably not worth the time and investment. Here are the highest earning degrees in 2006.
We all know what college is really about. Late night weekends, hanging with the friends, going to the colligate games. It’s (more…)
Filling out the FAFSA should be a students first step in securing financial aid. This article discusses what the FAFSA is and how to apply for student aid.
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid. According to those at College Board, www.collegeboard.com, FAFSA is the financial aid application form you’ll use (more…)
Just like handling your classes, handling your budget is another part of the college life. When you begin college, you may want to establish a budget to help you manage your finances.
What’s Your Income?
Your first step should include establishing what type of income you have. If you’re working your way through college, you may have (more…)
College is expensive, but your dinner doesn’t have to be. This article contains just 10 of the hundreds of affordable meal ideas perfect for the student budget and schedule.
College is expensive, as are textbooks, rent, utilities, gas, and so many more necessities. Because study time can often clash with one’s job, college (more…)