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Cameren Boatner
Cameren Boatner is an editor with BestColleges specializing in student finance content. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a BA in multimedia journalism. Cameren’s work has appeared in MSN Money, Debt.com, the Student Press Law Center, South Florida Gay News, and other publications.
Contributions
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20 Colleges Creating LGBTQ+ Living-Learning Communities
Nalea Ko
September 23, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Blog
Resisting LGBTQ+ Discrimination and Violence in College
Greta Pano
September 22, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Resource
Guide for Families, Parents, and Guardians of Students With Disabilities
Doug Wintemute
September 19, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
529 Plan vs. Roth IRA for College Savings
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
September 9, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Resource
Should Your Student Be an Authorized User on Your Credit Card?
Danika Miller
September 7, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
What to Do When Your Parents Refuse to Fill Out the FAFSA
Lauren Ward
September 7, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
FAFSA Simplified Needs Test vs. Auto-Zero EFC
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
September 7, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Resource
What Is EFC? How Does It Affect Financial Aid?
Whitney Sandoval
September 7, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
Resource
What Happens to Student Loans When You Drop Out?
Lauren Ward
September 7, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Resource
What Happens if You Fail a College Class With Financial Aid?
Kristen Grau
August 31, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Should You Get a Personal Loan for School?
Catherine Lafuente
August 30, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
What Is a Good Credit Score for a College Student?
Blake Weil
August 13, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Resource
Should I Take Out a Home Equity Loan for College?
Lauren Ward
August 12, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
FAFSA Income Limits: How Much Income Is Too Much?
Lauren Ward
August 12, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Resource
Best Summer Jobs to Save Money for College
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
July 8, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
What to Know About Student Loan Disability Discharge
Emily Gillespie-Lord
July 8, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
How a Local College Honors the Pulse Nightclub Shooting Victims
Cameren Boatner
June 15, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Resource
Federal vs. Private Student Loans: What’s the Difference?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
June 13, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Adulting 101: How to Get Renters Insurance for College Students
Whitney Sandoval
June 7, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Blog
This LGBTQ+ Grad Fights the System — and Her Student Loan Debt
Lyss Welding
May 27, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Is It Cheaper to Live On or Off Campus?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
May 26, 2022 •
~3 Min Read
Resource
Do College Meal Plans Save Students Money?
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
May 25, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Scholarships for Transgender and Nonbinary Students
Kathrine Yets
May 23, 2022 •
~2 Min Read
Diversity & Inclusion
10 Biggest Stressors LGBTQ+ College Students Face
Bernard Grant, Ph.D.
May 18, 2022 •
~5 Min Read
Blog
Why Colleges and Universities Need Inclusive Virtual Tours
Sydney Clark
April 19, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Blog
How to Advocate for Mental Health in College: Real Students’ Stories
Lyss Welding
April 14, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
Financial Literacy for Hispanic and Latino/a Students
Staff Writers
March 4, 2022 •
~4 Min Read
Resource
How Does Student Loan Interest Work? A Complete Guide
Genevieve Carlton, Ph.D.
January 28, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Resource
Social Work Salary: How Much Does a Social Worker Make?
Lyss Welding
January 4, 2022 •
~6 Min Read
Resource
21 Scholarships for Students With Disabilities
Heather Mullinix
November 3, 2021 •
~5 Min Read
Resource
How to Get Financial Aid for Continuing Education
Staff Writers
September 28, 2021 •
~6 Min Read
Blog
4 Ways to Make Your First Week of College Count
Samantha L. Solomon, Ph.D.
August 18, 2021 •
~2 Min Read
Blog
How to Deal With Homesickness in College: 6 Tips to Keep You Grounded
Heather Mullinix
August 12, 2021 •
~5 Min Read
Resource
Scholarships for Adults and Nontraditional Students
Chinh Ngo
September 22, 2020 •
~6 Min Read
Resource
A Guide to Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Whitney Sandoval
September 13, 2019 •
~6 Min Read