Is Work-Study Worth It?
Finding money for college is an onerous task. There are several options, many which involve borrowing money. Work-study is one option that does not involve paying back borrowed money. The work-study program provides part-time employment to students to help ease the burden of college expenses. Speaking from personal experience, work-study is a viable way to help pay for college.
When I entered college in the fall of 2005, I was concerned about the financial burden that attending a four-year private school had placed on my family. After addressing my concerns with my financial aid officer, he suggested work-study as a way to alleviate some of my tuition costs. As a first-year college student, I was concerned about balancing my studies and my work-study hours, in addition to adjusting to life in college overall. I assumed that it would be too much, but I was wrong. Read the rest of this entry »
No Money Under the Couch Cushions? Here’s Where to Look.
College is expensive and unfortunately, we all can’t win the lottery (aw, shucks!). Finding money to pay for college can be stressful. How can you afford college when tuition is at a pinnacle? This sounds obvious, but understanding your options will make the process of paying for higher education easier. This means research, research, research! Read as much as you can about all of your options so you can make the most informed decision. So when all the couch cushions have been overturned and tuition money is still needed, where do you turn? Here are five areas to look for spare change. Read the rest of this entry »
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