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  • Six College Budget Busters Every Student Should Avoid

    Published October 01, 2012

    A new college lifestyle requires a new budget, but students may fall off track if they don’t watch their wallets. Here are six budget busters and how students can avoid them.

  • How to Find the Best Private Student Loan Terms

    Published September 28, 2012

    For students who need to fill in some financial gaps in order to cover all of their school expenses, here are expert tips for finding the best private student loan options.

  • Young Homeowner 101: What Grads Need to Know When Purchasing a Home

    Published September 26, 2012

    Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases grads will make and requires substantial thought and research before signing on the dotted line. Here are tips from real estate and mortgage experts on how to navigate the process.

  • How to Effectively and Efficiently Change Majors

    Published September 24, 2012

    The majority of college students will change their major at least once during school, according to the College Board. Here’s what college experts say students should consider before switching and how to make it as seamless as possible.

  • How to Use Crowd Funding to Pay for College

    Published September 19, 2012

    As the cost of college continues to rise, many families and students are lessening the debt load though an emerging trend: crowd-funding for an education. Here’s how the model works and who can benefit from it.

  • How Changes in a Student’s Financial Situation Can Affect Aid

    Published September 19, 2012

    For students who experience a change in their financial circumstances during the school year, here are expert examples of what qualifies as a change and how that may impact aid.

  • Generation Underemployed: How Grads Can Land Their Desired Job

    Published September 17, 2012

    Although college attendance is on the rise, a recent study shows that the most commonly reported jobs for Gen Y don’t always require a college degree. Here’s what’s behind the trend and how grads can increase their chances of getting hired in their field.

  • Getting Involved in Groups on Campus

    Published September 10, 2012

    As freshmen start flocking to campus, they're probably wondering where they'll find their friends and what extracurricular activities they want to get involved with. From Greek life to professional associations, here are some factors to consider when choosing campus groups and activities.

  • For International Students, Making Tuition Payments Not So Easy

    Published September 07, 2012

    Cash-strapped colleges are recruiting students from overseas who can pay full-price for tuition, but currency exchanges and fees for transfers can create a cash-flow issue for colleges and problems for international students as well.

  • What to Look for in a Student Checking Account

    Published September 06, 2012

    Many students will be seeking out a new bank close to campus, but what’s important for students to look for in a checking account?