1. What types of financial aid do you offer? What are the requirements for need-based aid and for merit-based aid?


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Want to get your degree in 3 years? It's not a choice that's available to everyone, but if you can make it work, it's a fantastic way to save 25% or more of college costs and possibly get a head start on grad school or other post-grad options.

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You know your child better than anyone else on earth. So even after he heads off to college, you should still keep alert to signs of change, upset, and distress. If you notice symptoms of the following problems or simply sense that something is wrong, don't wait but don't panic either. Start a dialogue with your child that will open the door to support and help.

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It doesn’t take a college degree to know that eating junk plus exercising less equals the end of your smokin’ bod. But sometimes, on-campus crunch-time habits like scrimping on exercise and binging on convenient, crappy food can stick -- especially if they begin while you’re lazin’ out at home on break.

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Reading fiction can be an enjoyable process as well as one that is necessary for a student to succeed. You need to understand fiction in order to be able to discuss it in the classroom or in study groups or to write book reports.

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While student loans can be helpful in getting money for college, they need to be paid back, and school loan consolidation can help make your payments more convenient and affordable.

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There are several reasons to consolidate school loans.

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Within the first few days of starting college, many students quickly learn that managing their time is one of the most challenging -- and difficult -- aspects of being in school. With so much to do and keep track of, strong time management skills can make all the difference.

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Each month we will dedicate one of our blog posts to questions that readers have sent in to shed light on the educational debt decisions that our readers are facing. Please note that our responses are not meant to provide specific legal or financial advice. Every individual's situation is unique, and we encourage people to reflect carefully on their options and to consult a financial adviser who can review their specific financial situation.

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College sports function as rostrums for young athletes to move on to the next level. The answer to the question on whether or not a monetary compensation should be extended depends on the management infrastructure.

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Imagine yourself applying for a job. You walk into the interview room proud of your degree and with a hopeful smile on your face, you submit your credentials to the interviewer. After skimming through your resume, he makes eye contact with you and nods approvingly. “You got this!” you whisper to yourself.

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