How to NOT Pay for College
Looking to find a way to cover your out-of-pocket school expenses? Interested in reducing your student loan debt? Sounds like you should start applying for scholarships. Applying for scholarships...
View ArticleWhat SALT Can Do For You
SALT, is a college website that helps students plan their finances and figure out the best method when taking out loans. “ SALT makes it simple to take control of your finances, helping college...
View ArticleMaking Cents Out of Your Spending
Not all financial decisions are equal. It’s important to understand the difference between each financial decision and how it can affect your future. Let’s start with short-term decisions. These are...
View ArticleFinancial Aid for the Working Adult
Times are tough; there’s no doubt about that. And while you really want to go back to college, you might be worried about paying for it. On the other hand, you understand the financial rewards of...
View ArticleWant free money? Explore Your Scholarship Options!
Want free money? Who doesn’t? Yet so many scholarships go unclaimed each year. If we had to guess, we’d say it is because of the essay requirement. Don’t be discouraged by writing a scholarship essay!...
View ArticleFinancial Aid: Are you walking away from free money?
Want free money? Who doesn’t? Yet so many scholarships go unclaimed each year. If we had to guess, we’d say it is because of the essay requirement. Don’t be discouraged by writing a scholarship essay!...
View ArticleSmall Changes, Big Results
Haven’t started your New Year’s Resolution savings goal? Make these minor changes and turn your common cents into dollars. Small changes, instant impacts Brown Bag It – Chances are, you already have...
View ArticleTax Breaks for Students
It’s tax time again, and as a student, many of your educational expenses may qualify you for tax credits. Of course, we’re not tax experts, but we do have some tax tips that may help you get a little...
View ArticleDon’t forget: it’s time to vote!
The Connecticut Presidential Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. If you have not registered to vote yet, or if you would like to change your party affiliation, you must submit a...
View Article#Thankful4Pell
Last academic year, nearly 8 million students – including 33 percent of all undergraduates – benefited from receiving a federal Pell Grant. Without this support from the federal government, many...
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