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Tip #28 How an Undecided Major Affects Financial Aid

Many students are confused about their major and/or career path. They either change majors at least once or are still undecided. It’s common for college students to change majors after taking the course, because choosing a major is an important …

Tip #26 Earn Free College Credit Through Saylor Academy

With tuition and textbooks costs increasing, more students are finding it harder to financially finish college. In this video, you’ll learn step-by-step how to earn free college credit through Saylor Academy. By taking advantage of this unique opportunity, you could …

Tip #24: The Financial Benefits of Work-Study

Work-study is a great opportunity for students who would like to earn extra income. This financial aid opportunity is a great option because it doesn’t affect a student’s financial aid award such as grants and scholarships. Unfortunately, some students do …

Tip #23: Where to Buy Cheap Textbooks

There are many brick-and-mortar and online bookstores to purchase college textbooks. But with so many options, how does a student decide which is the best place to shop? After countless hours of researching, in this video I’ve selected the top …

Tip #22: How to Avoid Paying for Textbooks

Textbook costs are making it even more difficult for students to afford college because it’s costing the same, if not more than tuition. One option is to borrow money to assist with the costs. Another option is to shop around …

Tip #21: Where to Find the Best Scholarships

There are many scholarship websites to choose from. So how do you choose the right one? A quick tip is to look for a website that provides a large database of scholarships without requiring registration to gain access. Don’t fret, …

Tip #19: How to Attend a Tuition-Free University

A person can attend a university tuition-free by applying for scholarships. But what if I told you that you could attend a tuition-free university without applying for scholarships? In this video, you’ll learn about a university that is tuition-free for …