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Tips focus on student loans, budgeting, credit cards, and credit score…
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Lisa Rooney
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Learn who the loan borrower is, how the funds get to the school, what to do if you are not approved for a private loan, and more. …
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Meredith Clement
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Learn how to figure out what you owe, how to budget for indirect costs, and which expenses 529 accounts can cover. …
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Meredith Clement
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Learn how to update a FAFSA, where to get a tax transcript, and how to report scholarships. …
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Meredith Clement
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Learn about Federal Direct Student Loans and the difference between subsidized and unubsidized loans. …
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Learn more about MEFA's How to Pay for College program, which helps families make the college decision.…
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Meredith Clement
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Who doesn't like free money? One way to get free money is to play the lottery. But you can't win if you don't buy a ticket.…
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Learn how to gather the data, understand financing, why the APR is important, the benefit of a monthly tuition payment plan, and the importance of federal financial aid.
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Meredith Clement
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Learn why it's beneficial to apply for every scholarship you can. …
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Angelina Mancini
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