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“Real Life College Student” Blog on the Importance of Budgeting

April 1, 2011 • Categories: College Tips, Financial Literacy, Real Life College Student Blog • by Cole Spicker

The second installment in our “Real Life College Student” blog series comes from Cole Spicker of Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. We hope you enjoy this week’s blog on the importance of budgeting!

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Why do I need Entrance & Exit Counseling?

May 18, 2010 • Categories: Paying for College, Student Loans • by uheaaoutreach

The first time you borrow money from the federal government for the purpose of furthering your education, it is important for you to know what to anticipate from your student loan provider, and what is expected from you.  This information is neatly packaged in the form of Federal Student Loan “Entrance Counseling” and schools must [...]

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The Big Bang Theory

April 13, 2010 • Categories: College Tips, Preparing For College • by smartinez

Or at least, the ‘biggest bang for your buck’ theory. It’s pretty much a staple in mainstream American culture, the idea that it’s better to get more for less. Not exactly a common sense logic there, but you get the idea. Regardless of any logical fallacies inherent in the phrase, it’s as much a part [...]

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Sticker Shock

April 7, 2010 • Categories: FAFSA, Paying for College • by smartinez

April is here! Hopefully for you high school seniors and returning college students, you have already filled out your FAFSA. If you’re in the process of choosing a college, this also means that you’ll be seeing financial aid award letters from schools pretty soon. There’s a pretty good chance that you’ll experience some sticker shock [...]

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Basics of Transferring from a Community College

March 2, 2010 • Categories: College Tips • by Bryan Lee

  Applying to college for the first time is complicated enough, but the process of transferring from a two-year to a four-year college can be dizzying. With little consistency in transfer policies from school to school, there’s a lot to keep track of when changing colleges. Use the tips below to make a smooth transition. [...]

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