How to Finance Your Graduate School Education without Loans
Posted in Personal Finance by Kevin | Tags: assistantships, college, Education, fellowships, graduate school, grants, loans, scholarships, studentIf you’re a future grad student, you should know that loans are your last option, not your first. Check out these other ways to finance your graduate education.
Community Colleges- An Affordable Alternative
Posted in Personal Finance by Kevin | Tags: college, EducationCommunity colleges are reporting spikes in enrollment seen never before as public and private 4 year schools hike up tuition to deal with current economic problems and money shortages. Some cities have seen an increase of almost 10% since last years enrollment, an astounding increase, 5-6 times higher than regular years. Another alternative to the [...]
30 Ways to Save Money in College
Posted in General Finance by Kevin | Tags: college, Education, money, saveCollege can be a difficult time financially for many students. Most students have heavy course loads which make it difficult to work and maintain good grades. Almost every successful college graduate can look back and remember the time when they were “starving students.” If you have looked through all the available loans, grants, and scholarships [...]
Most Affordable Cities for College Graduates
Posted in Careers by Kevin | Tags: college, EducationWith the average college graduate leaving school with nearly $19,000 in debt, a city’s economic situation should be the first factor in deciding where to move. Many cities have high rent costs and a smaller starting salary for entry level positions. Others have econonic stagnation and no jobs available. However, on the other end of [...]
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