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21 Ways for College Students to Earn Extra Cash
college Earning enough cash to pay bills, rent and college expenses, with a little extra spending money to help you enjoy your time in college, isn’t as hard as it seems.
By McKenzie Richmond Published
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How We Rank the Best College Values, 2019
College Rankings This year, we've expanded our annual rankings to include 400 schools. Here's how we narrowed down our list to select the top colleges and universities for academics and affordability.
By Kaitlin Pitsker Published
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FAQs on Our Best College Value Rankings
College Rankings Here are the answers to your questions about how we pick the schools on the list.
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Kiplinger's Best College Values, 2019
College Rankings Our expanded ranking names hundreds of colleges where you can get a quality education at an affordable price.
By Kaitlin Pitsker Published
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20 Things You Need to Know About Getting Into a Military Service Academy
Paying for College The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, Coast Guard Academy and Merchant Marine Academy offer a tuition-free education—but getting in takes hard work and patience.
By Rocky Mengle Published
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Academic Showstopper: Hamilton College
College Rankings Stellar academics, generous financial aid packages and impressive four-year graduation rate, help make this small liberal arts college a top notch pick for new students.
By Kaitlin Pitsker Published
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How to Use a Grandparent’s 529 Account to Reimburse College Expenses
529 Plans Through timely withdrawals and good recordkeeping, a grandparent’s 529 college-savings plan can help families recoup money spent on college.
By Kaitlin Pitsker Published
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Should You Supplement Your Traditional 529 with a Private 529 College Plan?
529 Plans There are a few reasons to consider this strategy. One is if you think your child might want to go to a private school one day, and another is if you like a sure thing rather than taking investment risks.
By Paul V. Sydlansky, CFP Published
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The Problem With PLUS Loans
Paying for College New student loan rates are lower, but parent loans are still no bargain.
By Brendan Pedersen Published
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