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5 things to learn while flipping burgers
Jobs that have you dabble in customer service can beef up your resume in ways you never imagined

A friendlier FAFSA
Read on for how to decode the FAFSA and get the financial aid you need

A junior’s guide to financial aid
What you can do now to prepare to pay for college!

A parent's guide to financial aid
Campus visits. SATs. Applications. Transcripts. As the parent of a student who’s applying for college, you may be a bit overwhelmed by all the things you need to take care of before your child even steps ...

A parent’s guide to financial aid
Campus visits. SATs. Applications. Transcripts. As the parent of a student who’s applying for college, you may be a bit overwhelmed by all the things you need to take care of before your child even ...

Adding it up!
College costs vary depending on the school, the state and the how old your student is now

Avoid Financial Aid Scams
Beware of “free money” tricks

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Can't-miss scholarships!
Check out these listings for scholarship money! We’ve done our best to provide you with the most accurate info for each scholarship, but be sure to contact each organization for a complete application.Good ...

College Costs
Don’t be surprised by college costs!

Crash course in scholarships
Don’t assume that you can’t win any scholarships—you just have to know where to look

Credit confusion
Navigating your credit hours can be as confusing as scoring a game of bowling

Debt can drain you
This experienced bankruptcy judge gives you tips on staying out of debt!

Decoding the dollars
Start researching grants, loans, scholarships and work-study programs now to help you plan for college

Federal loans for college
Uncle Sam can help you pay for college

Filling out the FAFSA
This free application is be your ticket to scholarships, grants and loans for college

Financial aid help
From grants and scholarships to federal loans, here’s how to pay for college

Financial aid made easy
Our secrets tips to win the financial-aid game!

Financial Aid timeline
It’s never too early to plan for college costs

Financial aid to-do list
Did you know that your financial aid won’t automatically transfer with you when you go to a different school? By following this simple checklist, you’ll ensure that your financial aid will ...

Finding Funding for College
Follow these six easy steps in your search for financial aid

Help foot the bill
Working while in school is becoming a necessity for college students

High-cost credit
Jim is a senior at a rural high school who was upset that gasoline prices were rising towards $2 a gallon. After listening to a Credit Abuse Resistance Education (CARE) Program presentation and thinking ...

How to be credit card savvy
Pay off your minimum balance, use for emergencies only and read the fine print to stay out of credit card debt

How to get a sports scholarship!
Get funding for your athletic talents with these tips

How to get the most financial aid
The college or university you choose to attend is one of the most important and expensive financial and future-determining decisions you will ever make. With college marketing materials all sounding alike ...

How to maximize your aid
With four-year private colleges now charging from $30,000 to $40,000 and out-of-state colleges costing as much as $27,000 a year, it pays to have a plan to finance your college education. Even state-supported ...

How to save $20,000
We know every penny counts, so here’s how to pinch yours

Inside scholarship judging
How the scholarship selection process works, and how to make your application win

Leggo my eggo!
Identity thieves will take your name and money and try to make it theirs. Even as a student, you can foil their plans

Let the $$ Hunt begin!
The keys to a successful scholarship search are to start early, target your search and be persistent

Loans 101
Student loans can be a lifeline if you’re in a bind for tuition. But mismanagement will suck you in hook, line and sinker

Managing credit
Credit cards—you’ve heard the good, the bad and the awful. We’ve uncovered the truths about paying with plastic

Money Management
You just earned your first paycheck from your new college job, and you feel like you are at the top of the world. Now you can finally afford that new CD, a trip with your friends to the movies and the ...

Postsecondary costs
It’s depressing but true: The average debt load for students graduating from a four-year postsecondary program is estimated at $26,000. With statistics like that, you definitely want to do everything ...

Quiz: Can you manage your money?
What’s your financial personality? Find out with this quiz

Rules of the money game
What your family should do to pay for postsecondary

Scholarship Queen
I won more than $100,000 for college, and so can you!

Scholarships
Scholastic Art and Writing AwardsYoung writers and artists in grades 7 to 12 can enter this competition sponsored by Scholastic. www.scholastic.com/artandwritingawards

Score a scholarship
Looking for money for school? Put your athletic talents to use

Sensible $avings
Nine ways to save

Show me the money!
Decipher the codes of student loans with our financial aid guide

Spend, spend, spend. Or don't!
How to adjust your spending cycle before you go broke

Sports scholarships
Got an ace tennis/soccer/track/football player on your hands? Here’s what to do for money

Start now to get the most aid
Junior year is not too soon to look for financial help

Student loans and grants explained
These federal grants and loans can help you pay for school

Summertime, and spending is easy
It’s summer. Do you know where your money is?

Taxing work
Have a job? Read this before reporting your earnings to Uncle Sam

The 529 Savings Plan
Is a 529 savings plan right for your family?

The lowdown on loans
Student loans can be a lifeline if you’re in a bind for tuition. But mismanagement of them will suck you in hook, line and sinker

The private payoff
Privately managed scholarships play off your uniqueness to help you pay for school

Transfer student financial aid
From grants and scholarships to federal loans, here’s how to pay for your bachelor’s degree

Transferring? Need a scholarship?
Apply for one of these great scholarships

What's your financial need?
Use this cheat sheet to understand how you might qualify for aid

Work? Study?
Why not do both?

Write a scholarship essay that works!
Use these expert tips to get free money

Your financial aid FAQs answered
You have questions, we have answers. Here’s how to fill out the FAFSA, where to look for money

Your Great Uncle Sam
Working for the military while in school can mean scholarships and a sense of community.