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Is tuition reduction a new trend in higher ed? Answers from ionGuest, Dustin Weeden
The actions in Minnesota and Washington reflect the concerns legislators have nationally about the affordability of college. With the modern economy’s strong demand for highly skilled labor, states are taking innovative actions to ensure college remains affordable, and states are able to meet future workforce demands.
These student loan statistics are meant to help you, not scare you [infographic]
With the amount of student loan debt rising, it is important to understand your personal financial responsibility. GOOD Magazine recently published an article packed with the statistics below. If you find yourself falling into any of these stats, we invite you to...
Cool Stuff #6: What I learned to appreciate as an intern
July 9th is National Intern Appreciation Day Since it is National Intern Appreciation day, I decided to write about my experience as an intern. Below are five tasks that I really hated doing, but learned more than I thought I would. #1. Filing an extensive amount of...
Financial Literacy: Mellody Hobson at TEDxMidwest [video]
Mellody Hobson, President of Ariel Investments, delivers an energetic, thought provoking TEDx Talk that inspires the audience to determine their own financial destiny. Coming from a difficult home environment, Hobson’s ascension in the academic and business worlds offers a clear example of what’s possible when one decides to want more for themselves in life.
Eye On School Success: Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University has been ranked by The Princeton Review as a “Best Midwestern College” and recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a top tier “Best Regional University.” Western Illinois has also been noted for its support of military service members.
Tara’s on a Budget: Best secrets for cheap traveling
In this post I am going to show you how I got around the high prices and was able to book a 7 day trip that includes air fare, hotel, food, and entertainment for $1,102.
Presentation: 5 Student Loan Stats
Are you among the 40 million Americans who have student loan debt? See these surprising facts about student loans.
Student Loans 101: Choosing a college, Part 2
Last week, we talked about what questions to ask yourself when researching schools. Now it’s time to use those answers to find out which schools to apply to.
Social Roundup – 07.05.2015
Visit our blog every Sunday to see what’s been trending on our social media pages for the past week in the Social Roundup!
Are you stressed about your finances? [infographic]
The National Student Financial Wellness Study surveyed 18,795 undergraduate students about their finances. It was revealed that many college students are feeling stressed, but many still try to remain optimistic.