Applying for work study can be a tricky process. Many incoming students don’t fully understand the difference between work study and on-campus work. Let’s clear up some common myths and dive right into the differences in work experiences for college. Work Study Work study is a … [Read more...] about What the heck is work study? The skinny on working in college
I’m admitted, but where’s my financial aid?
It’s the time of year when students worry less about admissions and more about financial aid, and because you’ve got questions, we’ve put together some answers. But First … You’ve Got Time Relax. Do some yoga. Find your inner Zen. You have until May 1 to confirm your … [Read more...] about I’m admitted, but where’s my financial aid?
Making every tuition dollar count
We just saw this in the Spokesman-Review (the regional paper for the second-largest city in Washington, which is just 15 minutes down the road), and we definitely thought it worth sharing: Demetrius Dennis shopped carefully to find the best college education for the … [Read more...] about Making every tuition dollar count
Saving money on tuition with WUE
In my glorious undergraduate years (back before I could grow the few scraggly facial hairs I now call a beard), I met hundreds of alumni who came back to campus to reconnect with the school they had called home. One of them told me that when he had gone to school, tuition had … [Read more...] about Saving money on tuition with WUE