Posted on Friday, July 16th, 2010 under Money, Paying for College, Scholarships
As if filling out the FAFSA the first time wasn’t bad enough, renewing it on the web can be just as confusing.
What are the deadlines? What updated information do you need to get from your parents? What happens if your submission is late?
Rest assured that renewing your FAFSA is simpler and more efficient than the initial process of filling out the form. Check out some top FAQs for answers to all your FAFSA renewal questions.
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Posted on Monday, June 28th, 2010 under Money, Paying for College
Many students are turning to peer to peer loans as a simpler alternative to bank loans.
But just because you’re not borrowing money from “The Man” doesn’t make a peer to peer loan any less serious.
Find out what exactly peer-to-peer lending is and see if it’s the right choice for you.
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Posted on Monday, May 24th, 2010 under Applying to College, Money
If you’re taking out a loan for college, there are important questions you must keep in mind before signing any papers!
College is expensive. The costs of tuition, food, and living in a dorm or off-campus apartment really rack up! Loans are sometimes necessary — just make sure you’re getting the best deal!
Shop around, do some research and ask the right questions before deciding on which private student loan is right for you.
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Posted on Friday, May 21st, 2010 under International Students, Money
International students: have you always dreamed of free tuition for college in the United States? Now it can be a reality!
The Community College Summit Initiative Program offers opportunities to qualified students to come study in community colleges in the US for free!
Find out if you are eligible to apply.
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Posted on Friday, May 14th, 2010 under Jobs, Money
Ever wonder what your college career is worth? Before deciding on a college major, you might want to make sure that there’s a (sizable) pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Are you considering a career in social work? Music? Religion? Take a look at our list of worst paying careers in the country before officially declaring it on your transcript!
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Posted on Monday, May 10th, 2010 under Money, Paying for College, Scholarships
High school students — great news! ULS wants to know what college means to you, and you could win a $500 scholarship just for letting us know!
What catches your eye? What draws you in and excites you about college? As you’re visiting college campuses this year, take a snapshot and show us.
It could be anything — the school’s football team, the famous library, a lecture hall, or something completely different. Be creative!
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Posted on Wednesday, May 5th, 2010 under Money, Paying for College
The probability of never-ending college debt after graduation is often what scares students (and parents!) away from applying to many schools.
We all know that the cost of college can be expensive — but it doesn’t have to mean insurmountable debt! There are many things you can do to knock down the sticker price a few notches and make college more affordable.
Find out what you can do before college and after you’re enrolled to minimize your debt.
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Posted on Friday, April 16th, 2010 under Money, Student Life
Students are always on the look out for great easy and cheap college meal ideas.
When you move into your college dorm, you’re suddenly deprived of many things you took for granted when you lived at home, including a fully stocked fridge (that miraculously refilled itself weekly), cooking appliances, and of course — mom’s cooking!
Are you hungry for more easy and cheap college meal recipes? Here’s part two of our list of favorites:
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Posted on Monday, March 1st, 2010 under Applying to College, Money
Are you trying to avoid paying application fees? There are schools that allow you to apply for free.
For this year’s college applicants, here is a list is of schools that don’t charge the standard application fees when applying online.
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Posted on Friday, January 29th, 2010 under Money, Student Life
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and you’re probably thinking about fun but cheap date ideas for that special day.
Dates don’t have to be expensive. If you use your imagination, you can come up with cheap date ideas for any season or time of day–just be creative!
To get your mind working, we’ve come up with a list of our 5 favorite cheap date ideas.
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Posted on Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 under Money, Student Life
When in school, students are always on the lookout for cheap and easy college meals.
Particularly when living in the dorms and away from your parents’ house, a cheap and delicious hot meal is hard to come by. Students need something that’s easy to prepare, inexpensive and quick.
Tired of take out? Save some money and try some of these cheap and easy college meals.
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Posted on Friday, December 11th, 2009 under Choosing a College, Money, Paying for College
How do you get the most from your financial aid package? Look at schools that pledge to meet all your college financial need!
Some colleges offer need-blind admission, meaning they don’t look at your financial need while reviewing your application.
But other schools claim to give you all the financial assistance to meet the demonstrated financial need for accepted students. Although they are more the exception than the rule, these colleges take the extra step toward helping you graduate debt-free.
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Posted on Monday, November 30th, 2009 under Holidays, Money
Looking for the right gift for a college student this holiday season? A professional resume can be the perfect gift for college students–one that makes a difference in their futures.
The professional resume writing service from ULS makes it easy to find the right gift for any college student. And in difficult economic times, a bright professional future can be the most valuable gift of all.
When you’re shopping for the right present, consider these top three reasons why resumes make a great gift for college students.
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Posted on Friday, November 6th, 2009 under Learning English, Living in the US, Money
American English idioms flourish around money and business. However, international students may find themselves more bewildered than enriched.
What is a “dog-eat-dog” industry, for instance? Or a store that charges “an arm and a leg”?
Here are some common idioms to make your social interactions more profitable!
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Posted on Monday, September 21st, 2009 under Academics, College Classes, Money
Textbooks make up one of the highest bills for students in college, but some schools are testing whether e-books are a good way for students to get textbooks on the cheap.
Are you looking for cheap textbooks? Think about these pros and cons of electronic textbooks first.
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