Category: College Costs


How to find a job during college: Part 2

Posted on June 16th, 2014

In Part 1 of our series on finding jobs during college, Jordan Goldman of Unigo.com explained how to choose a job during college and why on-campus jobs tend to be better than off-campus ones.

There are good jobs all over the place, he says, but they’re usually not advertised on job posting boards, so you have to be persistent in asking and finding out about them.

So now that you know to look on-campus first, where to start?

Check out this list of the top on-campus jobs and what they have to offer.

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How to find a job during college: Part 1

Posted on June 15th, 2014

Getting a job during college is a great way to reduce costs, reduce your student loans and make college more affordable.

In the video below from ABC News, Jordan Goldman of Unigo.com, a college review website, offers some of his tips on where to find on-campus and off-campus jobs, what type of jobs are best and how to make the most of your experience.

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Could free college tuition be on the way?

Posted on May 22nd, 2014

Tennessee may be known for its great weather, country music and being Elvis’s hometown, but that might soon change.

According to ThinkProgress, in April, Tennessee lawmakers passed a bill that will make tuition free for all high school graduates who go to a two-year college as long as they meet the requirements of the “Tennessee Promise” program.

As part of the program, after graduating from high school, students will have to maintain a 2.0 grade point average, attend mandatory meetings, work with a mentor, and do community service. As long as they fulfill these obligations, their college education is free.

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If law schools can lower tuition, why not colleges?

Posted on April 22nd, 2014

"It’s abundantly clear that the rising costs of the past 20 years have collided with the economic realities. At the risk of indicting an entire industry, I think we’ve been kind of lazy in our thinking. We always just pass on the costs to students and their families." -- Donald Farish, President of Roger Williams University

College applications were down this year at many top colleges, including Harvard and Dartmouth. This has led some in higher education to worry whether we’ll start seeing fewer people completing college degrees. It’s even caused some colleges to be forced to close. Law schools cutting tuition to attract students Many law schools have seen similar declines […]

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Illinois introduces interest-free college tuition bill

Posted on March 4th, 2014

"With the recent explosion of student debt, it is clear we need a new approach to how students pay for college." -- Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea)

Imagine if you took out $30,000 for college and that’s all you had to pay back. For most student loan borrowers, that’s not the case. Due to compound interest, that $30,000 can easily turn into $40, $45, $50,000 or more by the time the graduate has paid it off. The burden of student loan interest […]

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6 stats that prove college is worth the investment

Posted on February 20th, 2014

With college being such a huge investment, it’s natural to question whether it’s worth the money–or whether you’re better off just working and saving thousands or hundreds of thousands on a degree.

Of course, the value of a college degree can vary depending on college, cost, major, and what the student actually does with the degree. Still, research backs up the claim that college is worth the investment.

This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be smart about how you spend your college dollars, but these statistics clearly prove that getting your Bachelor’s degree is a smart investment in your future.

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How to hack college

Posted on February 7th, 2014

Want to get the most out of college?

This awesome infographic from BestCollegeReviews shows how college students can take advantage of their 4 (or more) years at school, save money, and even find the best bathroom on campus.

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How to measure college quality

Posted on January 27th, 2014

"The trend unmasks a flabbergasting reality: that those expensive university degrees may not actually prove a graduate is sufficiently educated to compete in the workforce. " -- Jon Marcus

As college costs have risen, more people have questioned the educational value of colleges and whether college is worth the investment. Consequently, legislators, parents, and students have begun taking colleges to task to prove their value for the dollar and their effectiveness. To address growing concern from the public over high costs and from employers […]

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SUNY colleges offer a great value in public education

Posted on January 24th, 2014

Looking for an affordable college? Check out some of the schools in the State University of New York (SUNY) system.

Even if you don’t live in New York state, these colleges offer a great value for your tuition dollar.

In fact, nine SUNY schools made Kiplinger’s 2014 list of ”Top 100 Best Values in Public Colleges.” Read on to find out which other schools made the list of affordable, quality schools for both in- and out-of-state students.

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Fighting the college affordability crisis

Posted on January 13th, 2014

"With the volume of student loan debt at over $1 trillion and counting, degrees must become significantly more affordable, very soon, or too many Americans will lack the means or the motivation to pursue a degree at all." -- Scott Kinney

With student debt topping $1 trillion, the question of whether college is “worth it” has become an increasingly valid one. While there are several advantages to having a college degree, it’s clear that the cost issue needs to be addressed. In a Hechinger Report Op-Ed, Capella University President Scott Kinney even worries that fewer students […]

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