Subscribe to this tag 10 Secrets to Raising More Than $15,000 for College
By
Kim Clark
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Education - November 12, 2009
Ask Grandma, eat more ramen noodles, sell the car, and work harder to help find needed funds.
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Who's at Fault for the High Cost of Law School?
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Robert Morse
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Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings - November 5, 2009
Are the U.S. News law school rankings so powerful they cause law school tuitions to increase?
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Budget Cuts Might Hurt Student Jobs at Yale
By
Jeff Greer
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The Paper Trail - October 29, 2009
School may reinstitute a hiring policy that gives preferential treatment based on financial aid.
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13 Things Students Love to Hate About College
By
Lynn F. Jacobs
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Jeremy S. Hyman
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Professors' Guide - October 28, 2009
Here are some common complaints—and what you can do about them.
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10 Best Jobs for College Students
By
Liz Wolgemuth
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Education - October 27, 2009
These look good on a résumé, work around class schedules, offer decent pay, or all of the above.
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College Costs Jumped $1,000 in 2009
By
Kim Clark
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Education - October 20, 2009
On the bright side, scholarships totaling an estimated $71.2 billion were handed out last year.
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Who Really Gets the Most College Financial Aid?
By
Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - October 19, 2009
New study finds families earning less than $70,000, on average, don't get enough college financial aid.
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Government Investigates High School Diploma Mills
By
Kim Clark
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Education - October 15, 2009
An undercover investigation found students were given answers to the tests needed to enroll in college.
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6 Scams That Target College Students
By
Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - October 13, 2009
In a new and ironic twist, illegal downloaders are targeted by Internet scammers.
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7 Reasons to Work Your Way Through College
By
Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - October 9, 2009
Campus jobs can yield money and higher marks, but stick to part-time hours.
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Education Expert Touts a Three-Year Degree
By
Jessica Calefati
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Education - October 6, 2009
Robert Zemsky, chairman of the Learning Alliance for Higher Education, talks about his new book.
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The Best Value Colleges Rankings
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Robert Morse
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Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings - September 24, 2009
Many of our best colleges are also among the most generous in financial aid.
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10 Tips for Dealing With Parents
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Jeremy S. Hyman
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Professors' Guide - September 23, 2009
College is where you learn responsibility. Here's how Mom and Dad can help.
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12 Questions to Ask Before Investing in a Prepaid College Savings Plan
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Kim Clark
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Education - September 23, 2009
They are considered good options, but be sure to understand the fine print before opening an account.
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'Guaranteed' College Savings Plans May Soon Break Promises
By
Kim Clark
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Education - September 23, 2009
Loopholes allow states to provide college savers with less-than-solid guarantees
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Is There a Prepaid College Savings Plan for You?
By
Kim Clark
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Education - September 23, 2009
See a quick comparison of 14 options to see if there's a plan that suits your needs.
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House Approves Overhaul of Student Aid Policies
By
Jessica Calefati
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The Paper Trail - September 18, 2009
The bill would end a program that subsidizes lenders who offer federally guaranteed student loans.
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Looking at the Best Public Colleges Rankings
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Robert Morse
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Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings - September 17, 2009
More students are applying to public colleges as a way to save money on education costs.
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10 Tips for Transferring From Community College
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Jeremy S. Hyman
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Professors' Guide - September 16, 2009
Start planning early, and you can ease the jump from a 2-year to a 4-year college.
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New Rankings: College Economic Diversity
By
Robert Morse
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Morse Code: Inside the College Rankings - September 10, 2009
These rankings show which schools enroll and support the most students from lower-income backgrounds.
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Which High School Students Are Most Likely to Graduate From College?
By
Kim Clark
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Education - September 9, 2009
A study finds surprising evidence about which students are really on the path to a college degree.
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Save for College or Retirement?
By
Emily Brandon
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Money - September 8, 2009
These days, many parents can't afford both expenses at the same time.
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What's New in College Financial Aid?
By
Lynn F. Jacobs
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Jeremy S. Hyman
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Professors' Guide - September 3, 2009
An economics professor explains 6 ways college financial aid is improving.
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4 Ways to Get College Textbooks Free
By
Kim Clark
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Education - September 2, 2009
And several other ways you can save money before you start studying.
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10 Signs You’re in Trouble at College
By
Jeremy S. Hyman
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Lynn F. Jacobs
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Professors' Guide - August 27, 2009
It can be hard to know if you're struggling more than you should be. Here's how to tell.
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