College is near and you’re freaking out over the cost. We want to talk about a few key expenses AND how to cut those expenses too. These next 5 minutes could save you $12,436.56. (No, we are not GEICO.. but we save families money too!)
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Paying for College Part 5: High Paying Jobs for College Students
No student likes to work. Well, maybe they do, but we are pretty sure it’s the paycheck that is more exciting than the work itself. That’s why high paying jobs for college students are so important. Today, we want to talk about ways to make more money than ever while working less hours than a typical…
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Paying for College Part 3: Stop Losing Money When College Credits Transfer
Wondering how your college credits transfer? Colleges and universities are making millions off of students just like you. Let’s talk about how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. There are multiple situations in which students have to transfer credits. Below are just a few: Transferring from 4-year college to another 4-year college Transferring…
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Paying for College Part 2: Reducing Your Tuition Bill (continued)
In the last post, we talked about 3 ways to reduce your child’s tuition bill. We covered specific exams that can eliminate certain required courses as well as discussed whether or not staying in state actually saves students money. If you missed that video, you can check it out here: Paying for College Part 1: Reducing…
Read MorePaying for College Part 1: Reducing College Tuition Costs
So your student is planning on attending college. You’re excited, they’re excited.. so then comes in the research. Or perhaps your student is already admitted into college. Again, very exciting! That’s such an accomplishment! And then comes the bill – and college tuition costs are not cheap. Next thing you know, you have a gaping…
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5 Common Mistakes That Increase the Cost of College
The cost of college is not declining. This is well-known. And with the constant reminder that student loan debt is getting out of hand, parents and students are trying to find ways to make higher education more affordable. Even so, some families may not even realize that they are voluntarily increasing their expenses. Here are…
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