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Waive the college's health insurance charge if the child is already covered with a family plan and get in touch with your insurance provider if your child is going out of state to check coverage.…
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Jonathan Hughes
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Learn how financial aid can significantly lower a college's price tag.…
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Jonathan Hughes
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Financial aid offers may include costs, grants and scholarships, work-study, college loans, private scholarships, and factors that determined your financial aid eligibility. …
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Julie Shields-Rutyna
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Learn about the usefulness of the How to Pay for College program and the different resources it offers.…
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Julie Shields-Rutyna
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Tips include updating your resume, contacting former employers, searching online, talking to your family and friends, and getting creative. …
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Meredith Clement
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Tips include keeping money in a free checking account, spending as little as possible on books, taking advantage of free food, and using your student discount. …
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Meredith Clement
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Tips for borrowing student loans include not rushing, exploring options, choosing your loan carefully, and talking with your financial aid office. …
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Jonathan Hughes
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Methods include submitting the FAFSA, applying for scholarships, talking with colleges, and taking additional steps if denied a private education loan. …
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Julie Shields-Rutyna
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Scholarships include DoSomething.org Scholarship, Courage to Grow Scholarship, Niche No Essay Monthly Scholarship, Cappex Easy College Money Scholarship, and Innovation in Education Scholarship. …
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Meredith Clement
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Tax benefits include the American Opportunity Tax Credit and Lifetime Learning Credit.
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Meredith Clement
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