College students may be tempted to act like customers expecting high levels of service and catering to their individual needs - perhaps because of the price-tag or just our consumer-centric culture. Unfortunately, this isn't the way to get the most out of an education and sort of defeats the point of spending all that money
A slow economy doesn't spare college education. Prices for tuition are still up, but sources of money for college students are becoming just a bit harder to find.
The WSJ opinion pages has stirred up quite a debate in higher education blogs this week. Is college really a waste of time and money that could be better accomplished with a series of standardized certifications? Maybe for some students - but the liberal arts degree isn't going anywhere just yet.
Need money for college? Who doesn't! Advice and links to resources and news about college funding. Where to find money, how to save it, and how to get the most out of your education without going into debt with student loans
High school advancement placement classes can help students save some money on college tuition costs, but it can also help students be well-prepared for the challenge or win secure some other tuition money from scholarships or grants
The politics of inflationary college tuition: How tax dollars are used to ensure that the price of school will go up every year and why the universities need this to stay in business.
Student loan companies hit hard by recent legislative changes and credit market conditions are starting to rate colleges, majors, and determining which programs are a safe investment
Students and guidance counselors often worry about perfect grades and test scores, but ivy league admissions officers are also looking for students with a lot of experience and evidence of leadership potential. Money and income level are also less important than they have been before.
Launched in 1997, the site provides tools to help parents as well as educators teach children to manage money wisely and develop good financial habits: the building blocks for a secure future. Given the current rate of savings and debt in America, this is a lesson that desperately needs to be learned.
Sections on this site have been designed for families. Most pages are written in a kid-friendly
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College students may be tempted to act like customers expecting high levels of service and catering to their individual needs - perhaps because of the price-tag or just our consumer-centric culture. Unfortunately, this isn't the way to get the most out of an education and sort of defeats the point of spending all that money
Launched in 1997, the site provides tools to help parents as well as educators teach children to manage money wisely and develop good financial habits: the building blocks for a secure future. Given the current rate of savings and debt in America, this is a lesson that desperately needs to be learned. Sections on this site have been designed for families. Most pages are written in a kid-friendly
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