Financial Aid and Money Tips
FAFSA Tips
If you are a high school senior or returning college student, you’ve probably noticed
that all the ads and emails you’ve been getting lately pointing towards FAFSA. The
Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a form provided by the United
States government for college students. As the name suggests, this application is
free, and if you are eligible, you get grants or loans to help you attend the college
of your dreams.
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Save Money, Be Car Smart
So, you’ve just arrived for your first year of college. You quickly learn that there
is a lot to worry about now. Tests, papers, your financial status, and your car. “Wait,
I have to worry about my car too?” Yes, you do! Flat tires, dead batteries, broken
belts, oil changes, and much more can cause you major headaches and throw you deeper
into financial trouble. So how do you avoid this? Well, the solution is to be Car...
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How to Dine Fine on a College Dime
I mean dine finnnnee. Dine fine now. Dine fine when you’re thirty-two, fifty-nine,
or broke in college! But let’s get real—healthy food is expensive! Try out these tips
for budget buying and see how much you can save and still prepare healthy, college-friendly
meals.
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Avoiding the "Broke College Student" Status
If there is a universal saying a large body of people identifies with, it’s “broke
college student.” According to the Federal Reserve and Forbes, 44 million Americans
are in an estimated $1.4 trillion total...
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