Sophia Alexander

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Do You Pay for College by Semester or Year? How You Pay for College

Understanding Your College Tuition Bill If you’re a soon-to-be senior heading to college next fall, you probably have questions about…
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Planning for the Hidden Costs of College

Table of Contents If you’re a high school student gearing up for college or a parent helping your child through…
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How to Find Private Scholarships

Contents Applying for scholarships might seem overwhelming, but it’s totally worth the effort. Every year, tons of scholarships go unclaimed—simply…
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Scholarship Displacement: the Potential Downside to Outside Scholarships

Contents There are plenty of scholarships out there for college applicants. You’d think they’d help ease the financial burden, but…
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How Does the GI Bill Work for Dependents?

Contents College can be pricey, but if you’re eligible for the GI Bill, there’s some great news—the government might help…
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Cancer Scholarships: Scholarships for Cancer Survivors & Family Members

Scholarships for Cancer Patients, Survivors, and Their Siblings Dealing with cancer is tough, but there are scholarships out there to…
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What is a Scholarship & How Do Scholarships Work?

Contents Paying for college with scholarships is a smart move—but a lot of students aren’t entirely sure how they work.…
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Pros and Cons of Private Student Loans

Contents Many students rely on loans to fund their education. While loans open doors to opportunities that might otherwise be…
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How to Choose a Private Student Loan

Numerous lenders offer private student loans—banks, credit unions, and other lenders among them. But with so many choices, how do you choose? For most borrowers, the determining factors boil down to cost…
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Top 10 Student Loan Mistakes

Student loans are among the largest debts individuals incur—after only mortgages on their homes. Due to their size, even tiny missteps can have dire financial consequences. Alas, numerous students and parents make mistakes when handling student loans, and those errors cost them thousands of extra dollars and years of aggravation. To assist you in avoiding these issues, here are the top student…
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