Between essays, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and different deadlines for each scholarship application, staying on top of everything in the search for college scholarships can be a major headache. Staying organized is the key to making sure you’re not missing out on free money for college. Save yourself the hassle of trying to figure out …
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Let’s play a quick game of “Would You Rather?” – A.) graduate high school and go to a four-year university, live in a dorm, and meet a ton of new people for the best years of your life (but potentially go tens of thousands of dollars into debt to do it)? Or b.) stay at …
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I've been working in content marketing for two years now. One of my many roles is managing content for my company's blog, which means lots of writing, editing, and everything else that goes into, you know, keeping a website running. One thing I've learned over the last couple of years is that there's a certain …
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Struggling to repay your student loans? You’re not the only one. While the national student loan default rate has fallen from 11.8% in 2015 to 11.3%, according to the Washington Post, hundreds of thousands of borrowers are still failing to make payments. Student Loan Default In a Nutshell Default happens when you’ve failed to repay …
Mother’s Day – that’s May 14th, y’all – is right around the corner! Give her something to celebrate (other than, you know, you) with an unforgettable gift. No matter what she’s into, we’ve got you covered with plenty of gift ideas any mom will love. Keep reading on CampusLife.
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Move over, student loans: there’s another trend for paying tuition in town. You already use a credit card for practically everything, so why not just charge your tuition, too? This is what students and their families seem to be thinking as they look for new ways to pay for college. Between cash back, points, promotional …
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Most of us probably think of taxes as something middle-aged men in plaid blazers sit around doing all day. (No? Just me?) Today, though, it’s a lot simpler than that, with online programs like H&R Block that’ll do the hard part for you. With April 15th (the deadline to file and pay any money owed) coming up …
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Flower crowns, neon leggings, and bad judgement all around — yep, you guessed it! Music festival season is here. Whether you’re counting down the days until Coachella, Bonnaroo, Lolla, or anything in between, even the most experienced festival goers need a little help to make their weekend Insta-worthy. So, once you’ve finished agonizing over your …
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