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Starting college is a very exciting time. Dorm life is full of new experiences, and many scholarships are available that can help cover the cost of your room and board. Like everything else, there are pros and cons to living in a college dorm.

College Dorms: Should You Give On-Campus Living a Try?

November 30, 2021 4:02 PM

by Liz Montenegro

Starting college is a very exciting time. Dorm life is full of new experiences, and many scholarships are available that can help cover the cost of your room and board. Like everything else, there

Let’s say you’ve made it. You are enrolled in college, or have been for a year or two. You’re receiving some financial aid, or even a scholarship, but something’s missing. It’s money. No matter how generous the package you’re receiving is, there’s always one more book to buy, one more activity fee, one more dining hall bill…

Scholarship Search in College? Scholarships for Undergrads

April 13, 2021 9:09 AM

by Scholarships.com Staff

Let’s say you’ve made it. You are enrolled in college, or have been for a year or two. You’re receiving some financial aid, or even a scholarship, but something’s missing. It’s money. No matter how

March is the first month students may hear back from colleges they applied to during regular admission. Whether an acceptance letter comes in the mail or through an online portal, the excitement of being accepted into college is tangible. What may be less tangible is understanding how you and your family will pay for college. A new best-selling book aims to help untangle the process.

Book Shines Light on Navigating College Costs

March 4, 2021 4:00 PM

by Izzy Hall

March is the first month students may hear back from colleges they applied to during regular admission. Whether an acceptance letter comes in the mail or through an online portal, the excitement of

Southern New Hampshire University plans to cut tuition costs by 50% beginning next fall. This deep tuition price cut is a silver lining to the economic pressure the coronavirus pandemic has put on students and their family’s ability to pay for college. SNHU says that making college accessible and affordable to a wider range of students is its primary goal in slashing tuition prices.

College to Offer Half Price Tuition for Fall 2021

January 7, 2021 10:44 AM

by Izzy Hall

Southern New Hampshire University plans to cut tuition costs by 50% beginning next fall. This deep tuition price cut is a silver lining to the economic pressure the coronavirus pandemic has put on

In the year of COVID-19, student loan borrowers have experienced much-needed and historic college financial relief via the CARES Act, including temporary loan forbearance and significant interest rate reductions, extended through the end of 2020. One of the most beneficial outcomes of the pause of student loan payments has been the improved credit ratings of borrowers.

Student Loan Borrowers See Benefits, Better Credit Scores Amid Pandemic

October 13, 2020 4:01 PM

by Susan Dutca-Lovell

What to know about student loan debt relief during the coronavirus

The state of Michigan is set to offer two years of free community college to essential workers who were required by their job to leave the house and work at least 11 weeks in the spring during the coronavirus pandemic. This unique opportunity, called Futures for Frontliners, opens doors to essential workers who are not commonly considered front-line workers and an estimated 600,000 residents could qualify.

Michigan Offers Free Community College Education to Essential Workers

September 24, 2020 11:15 AM

by Susan Dutca-Lovell

The state of Michigan is set to offer two years of free community college to essential workers who were required by their job to leave the house and work at least 11 weeks in the spring during the

While about 70 percent of students have a job while attending college, about a third of them lost their jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Especially for lower-income or financially-independent students, the coronavirus has exacerbated the need for jobs that have disappeared to COVID-related campus closures. Despite this, many students have unleashed their creative and entrepreneurial talents and are hustling to pay their bills in new and different ways. From reading fortunes to creating masks and selling homemade ramen, college students are using their ingenuity to replace traditional means of income to pay their way through college. If you are a working college student whose job has been affected by the coronavirus, here are tips for navigating an unpredictable job market during COVID-19:

Navigating Job Market as a College Student During COVID-19

September 10, 2020 3:57 PM

by Susan Dutca-Lovell

While about 70 percent of students have a job while attending college, about a third of them lost their jobs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Especially for lower-income or

Between the new, hidden COVID-related college fees and increased demands for tuition rebates, financial aid and leaves of student absences, college affordability is a top concern for parents and students in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Aside from changing schools, taking a gap year or delaying enrollment, families are largely dependent on college financial aid now more than ever.

Top 10 Colleges for Financial Aid in Wake of COVID-19

August 20, 2020 3:02 PM

by Susan Dutca-Lovell

Between the new, hidden COVID-related college fees and increased demands for tuition rebates, financial aid and leaves of student absences, college affordability is a top concern for parents and

A new survey detailing what rising high school seniors think about college amid the COVID-19 pandemic indicates that despite being unable to visit colleges for much of the year, rising high school seniors are already looking toward fall 2021 and are optimistic that higher education will be back to normal by that time. As a general whole, the survey findings show that the COVID-19 pandemic has not dampened prospective students' interest in attending college in fall 2021.

Where High School Seniors Stand on Coronavirus and College

July 16, 2020 9:48 AM

by Susan Dutca-Lovell

A new survey detailing what rising high school seniors think about college amid the COVID-19 pandemic indicates that despite being unable to visit colleges for much of the year, "rising high school

Amid the unprecedented, coronavirus-driven transition to online learning, Top Hat, a leading active learning platform for higher education has raised $55 million in funding. Top Hat aims to provide innovative and valuable online learning capabilities so that students feel more engaged, supported and motivated in their new remote setting, including a new virtual classroom setting.

Innovative Student Support Firm Raises Over $100M in Total Funding

April 30, 2020 1:27 PM

by Susan Dutca-Lovell

Amid the unprecedented, coronavirus-driven transition to online learning, Top Hat, a leading active learning platform for higher education has raised $55 million in funding. Top Hat aims to provide

News Articles About College Budgets

College Dorms: Should You Give On-Campus Living a Try?

Scholarship Search in College? Scholarships for Undergrads

Book Shines Light on Navigating College Costs

College to Offer Half Price Tuition for Fall 2021

Student Loan Borrowers See Benefits, Better Credit Scores Amid Pandemic

Michigan Offers Free Community College Education to Essential Workers

Navigating Job Market as a College Student During COVID-19

Top 10 Colleges for Financial Aid in Wake of COVID-19

Where High School Seniors Stand on Coronavirus and College

Innovative Student Support Firm Raises Over $100M in Total Funding

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