Student Finance
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Financial Aid for LGBTQ+ College Students
LGBTQ+ students can run into institutional barriers when it comes to financial aid. Find our tips for navigating grants, loans, and LGBTQ+ scholarships.

by Lyss Welding
Updated May 15, 2023

8 Ways Moms Can Afford Going Back to School
Moms interested in going back to college shouldn’t stop themselves because of the cost. Explore your options to offset tuition and childcare costs.

by Kristen Grau
Updated July 29, 2024
Student Loans
The Student’s Guide to College Loans
May 24, 2023

Federal vs. Private Student Loans: What’s the Difference?
June 13, 2022

A Complete Guide to Paying Off Student Loans
May 25, 2023

A Complete Guide to Private Student Loans
March 25, 2023

Are Loans Really That Bad? The Pros and Cons of Student Loans
February 11, 2022

What Happens If You Don’t Pay Your Student Loans?
March 1, 2022

How Does Student Loan Interest Work? A Complete Guide
July 5, 2022

Should You Cosign a Student Loan?
June 9, 2022

Student Loan Refinance and Consolidation Guide
December 16, 2022

Budgeting & Saving
The Student’s Guide to Budgeting in College
April 14, 2025

The Student’s Guide to Saving for College
May 15, 2025

Is It Cheaper to Live On or Off Campus?
May 26, 2022

Do College Meal Plans Save Students Money?
May 25, 2022

A Complete Guide to Investing for College Students
February 11, 2022

Best Credit Cards for Students
December 14, 2022

7 Tips to Decorate Your Dorm on a Budget
June 7, 2022

7 Useful Budgeting Tips for First-Year College Students
February 11, 2022

Scholarships
The Student’s Guide to College Scholarships and Grants
May 19, 2023

12 Scholarships for First-Generation College Students
April 15, 2024

Scholarships for Asian American and Pacific Islander Students
December 10, 2024

Scholarships for International Students
March 17, 2025

Scholarships for Community College Students
January 26, 2024

Scholarships for Social Work Majors
September 6, 2023

College Scholarships for LGBTQ+ Students
May 2, 2025

Becas Para Estudiantes Hispanos
March 24, 2023

Scholarships for Adults and Nontraditional Students
June 12, 2025

Tax Quiz
Student Finance for Parents
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