Sallie Mae and Gallup Poll released its 2016 annual study of how parents pay for college. Parents are helping more, using more of their own income and savings, while students are taking out more and larger amounts of student loans. Students are also working more, and two out of five of them are living at home to help keep costs under control. When all is said … [Read more...] about How Most Americans Pay for College
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Reader Question: How to Pay for College on Your Own
I recently got a letter from a reader named Natalie, who is worried about paying for college without any parental help. Are you financing your college degree solo? Read on for her letter and my suggestions for tackling this challenge. Dear Financial Aid Finder, Hi, I'm a high school senior with pretty good grades and a strong ACT test score. I want to go to college in the … [Read more...] about Reader Question: How to Pay for College on Your Own
High School Juniors: Your Summer To Do List
If you just finished your junior year of college, this is your last summer before you start heading off to college. While you may want to enjoy that time with a little (or a lot of) R&R, don't kick back just yet. There are plenty of items for your college prep to-do list, including these five important tasks: 1. Narrow down your list Create of list of 8-12 colleges … [Read more...] about High School Juniors: Your Summer To Do List
Bold.org x Forever 21 Giveaway (Deadline: September 27, 2023)
Who Can Apply: Hey, fashion-forward scholars! Bold.org has teamed up with the iconic fashion brand, Forever 21, to bring you a scholarship opportunity that’s literally a perfect fit. Introducing the Bold.org x Forever 21 Giveaway. And guess what? No lengthy essays—just a few seconds, and you’re in the game. Seriously, could it get any better? Oh, wait, it can. Not … [Read more...] about Bold.org x Forever 21 Giveaway (Deadline: September 27, 2023)
6 Steps to Get Ready for College
Are you in the fall term of your senior year of high school? If so, you may be wondering whether you are on track for college next year. To make sure that you are organized, read through the following checklist -- AKA the Summer Action Plan for high school seniors. (And, if you need even more help with getting organized, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the Fall Action Plan … [Read more...] about 6 Steps to Get Ready for College