As you begin the process of applying to college, you will notice that college and university financial offices tend to have a vocabulary all their own. Don’t panic! It is […]
What does a budget do? {Or: How to eat churros instead of gas money.}
Budgeting. What emotion do you associate with that word? Boredom? Fear? Stress? It should make you feel secure. In control. Confident, even. There is a misconception floating around that budgets […]
(How to) Rise and Shine!
Getting out of bed in the morning tends to be a challenge for many people. Yes, there are “morning people” in this world – those rare human beings who naturally […]
Your College ID: A Diamond in the Rough
There are a whole slew of firsts that come along with the first week of college. There’s move-in day, orientation day, saying goodbye to family, locating the laundry room, living […]
Creative Ways to Fund Your College Education: Finding a Flexible Job
The job hunt can be a tedious task. College students are in the particularly complicated position of needing jobs that accommodate class schedules. Flexible jobs absolutely do exist, but […]
Filling Financial Aid Gaps: Creative Ways to Fund Your College Education
Paying for college is likely one of your top concerns as you make your higher education plans. And for good reason! No one wishes to be weighed down with debt […]
Tips for Stress-Free College Admissions
So, you’ve decided upon the college(s) you’re interested in – that’s fantastic! …Now what? Now, you get to apply for admission! Yes, it’s a big step, and yes, there’s […]
Three Ways a Small College Can Deliver a Big Experience
Small-college life certainly deserves a lot of credit and the benefits extend beyond graduation! A close-knit student body translates into strong alumni bonds that can open doors to things you never dreamed possible.