Topic: Housing
Financial aid award letters
After your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has been processed and submitted to the schools to which you applied, as well as any additional forms required by the school, you will receive a financial aid award package from… More »
Financial advice for graduating students and recent graduates
Develop a Budget
Following a budget will help you stay on track with your financial goals. Document regular monthly expenses such as credit card bills, rent, utilities, and car payments. After paying your bills, you will be able to tell… More »
How to choose student loans
Part of the financial aid package for most families sending a student (or two) off to college is the student loan. Student loans are a special category of consumer loans to be used only for college expenses, such as tuition,… More »
Thinking ahead: budgeting for college expenses
Determine Your College Expenses
If you have a good handle on your exact expenses, then your life will be a lot easier. Start by contacting your school and getting estimates on what it will cost to attend. Colleges generally compute… More »
Lessons learned on the first year of college costs
By Katherine, Empty Nester / Mother of Two
It seems like I was just writing those Senior Year-End checks to the high school -graduation gown, class fees, yearbook ad - and already we are at College Freshman Year-End. The checks are different now and as much as the… More »
Freshman year of college is over
By scott, College on the Cheap Blogger
Everyone thinks this school year went by fast. I don't think so. It's been tough, emotionally, financially, and physically for me. I knew it wouldn't be easy. Playing football my freshman year and trying to get adjusted to college life… More »
Starting all over with financial aid
By Lee, Empty Nester / Mother of Two
I'm still sorting through paperwork to get our taxes done this week. Running your own business means keeping track of every thing you buy, do, or sell. And the complicated thing is that I have to do my taxes as… More »
Paying for study abroad programs
By Cherie, Empty Nester / School Teacher
Don't despair if your student has his or her heart set on studying abroad. There are a number of ways to ease the financial costs of sending your child overseas. It helps to start early so don't be afraid to… More »
