5 Things to Learn this Semester Other than History 101

With the semester underway, it’s almost too late to point out the obvious, but: college is such an interesting time for a young adult. It’s your first real taste of absolute freedom where you (well, mostly you) are responsible for yourself. It also builds the…

Back to School: Best Free Mobile Apps for Saving Cash on Campus

Need to save money on campus? (Need I even ask?) Well, there’s more than one app for that. For students who own a smart phone there are countless free applications that can help make life easier, more efficient and less expensive. Here are my seven…

Six Financial Aid Tips for the Cool Kids

Apply for FAFSA early.

As soon as you can the form, either online or paper format, apply for Free Application for Federal Student Aid in January. Use an estimate for your taxes when you initially fill it out. Once you get your tax return back, (or your…

Check Under the Cushions: Finding Cash for College this Fall

Another academic year is starting and if you’re like many college students, getting and keeping more money in your pocket is a big deal. If you’re looking to stash some more cash for this semester, here are some quick and easy ideas to get you…