College Student Advice & Tips Blogs

Tips for college students to learn how to navigate their experience in higher education.

Can You Use Bitcoin to Pay Off Student Loans?

For many would-be crypto investors, student loan debt is a primary motivation behind their desire to explore the crypto market. […]

Black male premed student sitting in class.

2022-05-25

8 Scholarships For Pre-med Students

Before you can plan on medical school, you have to earn your bachelor’s degree. Premed students aren’t required to take […]

Person adding money to their piggy bank savings.

2022-05-16

What Is a High-Yield Savings Account?

While a savings account can be a safe place to set aside money for a rainy day, traditional savings accounts […]

Female college student and mother applying for student loans.

2022-05-13

When to Apply for Student Loans for the 2022-2023 Academic Year

If you are heading to college in the fall, you likely will need financial aid to cover the cost. Besides […]

Parents looking into the best state 529 plans.

2022-05-13

Which State Has The Best 529 Plan?

If you’re looking to save for a child’s college education expenses, there’s no better way to do it than with […]

2022-05-06

How to Build Credit In Your 20s

You may not realize it yet, but your credit plays a huge role in your life. It impacts whether you […]

Young Asian woman using student loans to study abroad.

2022-05-06

How to Use Student Loans to Study Abroad

If you’re thinking about studying abroad, you’re in good company. For the 2019-2020 academic year, approximately 162,000 American students studied […]

Woman looking over her unemployment income while filling out the FAFSA.

2022-05-04

How Unemployment Benefits From 2020 Are Affecting Financial Aid

Submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a critical first step to getting college grants and student […]

Group of high school students searching fun and unique scholarships.

2022-04-29

9 Fun and Unique Scholarships for High School Students

Applying for scholarships is not exactly the most exciting activity. In most cases, you’re just writing the same essay and […]

Female college student comparing financial aid packages.

2022-04-27

Comparing Financial Aid Packages: 5 Factors to Consider

While the cost of college can be scary, there is a significant amount of financial aid available that can make […]

Male student in a college interview being asked questions.

2022-04-25

Common College Admissions Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

One of the most nerve-wracking parts of applying for college is the ability to engage with college interview questions with […]

Male high school student learning ways to save money for college.

2022-04-21

7 Ways High School Students Can Prepare for The Cost of College

For student loan borrowers, it’s common to go through a period of shock after graduation. Once it becomes clear just […]