Life Stages: College Students

Tips for Saving Money on the First Year of College

Everyone knows that college tuition and fees are very expensive, but what about the many other costs associated with higher education?

> 7 Tips to Lower College Costs If Your Income Is Too High to Receive Financial Aid

> The ABCs of Credit Card Finance

> Appealing for More Financial Aid

> Podcast: How to Get a Better Financial Aid Package

> Young Money: Changing the Way Young Adults Earn, Manage, Invest and Spend Money

> How the Tax Laws Can Help Lower Your Education Costs

> Financial Literacy Key to Successful Transition to College with Financial Aid, Meal Plans, Savings

> You’ve Been Accepted...Now How Do You Pay For College???

> Bridging the College Savings Gap with Financial Aid

> Freshman Finance

> Making College a Reality

> Frequently Asked Questions About Financial Aid

> YouCanDealWithIt.com: Dealing with Common Financial Situations Facing Today's Collegiates and Recent Grads

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What College Students Need to Know About Credit Cards

Whether young adults get a credit card now or later, it’s a good idea for them to learn good credit habits early.

Students to Feel Pinch in Debt Deal

Some students will start owing more on their loans while they're in school under a last-minute debt ceiling deal to keep the country out of default and reduce deficits by at least $2.1 trillion over a decade.

College Survival Tips: Easy Ways to Stretch a Dollar

Being a college student is an exciting journey with many benefits. And many challenges! One major test is being able to scrape together enough money to enjoy time at school. Here are some helpful dollar-stretching strategies that can make college life a little richer.