Paying for College

How to Get a Full-Ride Scholarship

Whether you are a student in high school or a parent, you may wonder, "Where are all the colleges that offer free rides?"  First, it is important to note colleges that provide full-ride scholarships have been a shrinking pool for many years. Not all schools offer...

How to Pay for College Without Loans

Does paying for college without loans sound like a dream? But you may wonder… How? After all, everyone seems to take out loans to pay for college? But what if you did not have to? What if you could carefully piece together how to pay for college without loans by doing...

How to Make Money in College

As a parent, you may be wondering how your child might be able to earn some extra money in college to either supplement the occasional pizza party or to help pay for tuition. You may be shelling out a lot of money for college and may have a serious desire to have your...

How to Apply for Multiple Scholarships at Once

Does this sound familiar? "Hey, I think this is a great time to apply for scholarships!" "Uh, Mom, when will I have time to do that?" If you barely have time to eat breakfast in the morning or are always late to soccer practice with your younger children, I hear you....
I Wish That I Had Applied…

I Wish That I Had Applied…

I have never encountered a college graduate who wishes they had won less scholarships. Almost always, they candidly acknowledge having missed out on applying for scholarships and in hindsight, they would definitely have dedicated more time to applying for them in...

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