Will Taking a Semester Off Hurt My Scholarship Money? August 5, 2022 by Ashley Eneriz College is a big commitment and burnout is easy if you don’t pace yourself. That said, taking a semester off is a normal thing to do while pursuing your degree. Whether you need a quick break for
What is the FAFSA? October 8, 2021 2:52 PM by Scholarships.com Staff FAFSA is an acronym. It stands for "Free Application for Federal Student Aid". Please take note that the first word in the acronym is "Free". You do not need to pay to fill out the FAFSA but there
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
Deciding Between On- and Off-Campus Employment August 13, 2013 by Melissa Garrett Getting a job in college can be a good opportunity for students in financial need, taking off tuition charges or putting more spending money directly into their pockets. Although choosing a job can
How Work-Study Can Help You Pay for School May 6, 2013 by Carly Gerber The student librarian or the math tutor in the tutoring center at your university may be one of the thousands of students involved in the Federal Work Study program. The U.S. Department of
Working Your Way Through College...and Enjoying It! April 24, 2013 by Mike Sheffey In terms of employment in college, on-campus jobs are the way to go. They get you that spending money you need while keeping you up to date with campus activities. In a way, they make you feel like
Finding On-Campus Employment March 4, 2013 by Katlyn Clark After classes, homework and studying, college students often discover that they have some free time on their hands. Some take on extracurricular activities (both fun and professional) but realize
Affording College While Avoiding Debt November 14, 2012 by Alexis Mattera Schools Eliminate Loans, Educate Students To Be Fiscally Responsible
How to Maximize Your Experience When You Have Minimal Time August 21, 2012 by Darci Miller It’s that time again, folks: Summer is ending and we’re all lugging all our stuff back to our dorm rooms for another year of school. After reuniting with your friends, everyone asks how your summer
Romney on College Costs March 6, 2012 by Alexis Mattera GOP Candidate Offers Little Comfort to Current and Hopeful College Students