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Tips for College Success for the Incoming Freshman

High school and college differ in many ways, especially in responsibility. Being prepared helps you meet the challenges of college life and succeed.
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4 Things You Need Before You Start Your FAFSA Application

The truth is that it’s expensive to go to college! Along with scholarships, the FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Aid, can help students pay for college.

Financial Advice for Teens

Before college or a career, it's crucial to teach your kids about managing money, as these are real-world skills not often taught in school.
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Financial Tips For College Students: Budgeting & Paying For College

Starting college? It's exciting but costly. Public college grads average $26,900 in debt; private college grads average $32,600. Plan wisely!
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Refinancing Student Loans: Federal and Personal Debt Consolidation

At the start of 2020, 45 million past and present students held $1.56 trillion in student loan debt. If that figure sounds enormous, it is.

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