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How to Apply for Scholarships
Scholarships are the best type of financial aid. Unlike student loans, scholarships are gifts that you don’t have to pay back. And unlike work-study programs, scholarships don’t require you to spend hours each week working a campus job to get money off of your tuition. There are thousands of scholarships out there that can reduce… Read More
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How to Refinance Student Loans — Interview With Betsy Mayotte, President and Founder, the Institute of Student Loan Advisors
TUN sits down with Betsy Mayotte, the president and founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA), to discuss what you should know before you refinance your student loans. TUN: Betsy, thanks so much for joining us. MAYOTTE: Yeah, thanks for having me. So, what does it mean to refinance your student loans? Refinancing… Read More
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Scholarships for International Students
The United States is the top global study abroad destination for international students, hosting more than 1 million international students every year. However, funding for international students studying in the United States can be difficult to come by. American college tuition is notoriously high compared to that in similar countries around the world, and there… Read More
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Scholarships for Black Women
Black women take on more student loan debt than any other demographic. On top of that, Black women are also paid disproportionately low wages after they graduate, making it difficult for them to pay back their loans on time. In an effort to close the education debt gap, a number of businesses and organizations offer… Read More
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Scholarships for Women
Women outnumber men on college campuses and may soon represent the majority of the U.S. college-educated workforce. But in many areas, the gender gap is still far from closing. Women represent only 5 percent of Fortune 500 CEOs and men still outearn women by approximately $10,000 on average. Women are also underrepresented in some of… Read More
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Scholarships for High School Seniors
With college costing an average of $35,331 per year, there’s no question that affording a degree can seem like an unachievable feat. Fortunately, thousands of companies and organizations offer private scholarships to help deserving students pay for college. And there’s a scholarship for you no matter your GPA, test scores or interests. You can find… Read More
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How to Get Grants for College — Interview With Alex Johnston, Assistant Program Director, College Advising Corps at UVA
TUN sits down with Alex Johnston, assistant program director of the College Advising Corps at the University of Virginia, to discuss tips on how to get grants for college. TUN: Alex, thanks so much for joining us. JOHNSTON: Thank you so much for having me. There are so many terms to keep track of. To… Read More
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How to Get Scholarships — Interview With Sarah Chomette, eAdviser, College Advising Corps
TUN sits down with Sarah Chomette, an eAdviser with the College Advising Corps, to discuss tips on how to get scholarships for college. TUN: Sarah, thanks so much for joining us. CHOMETTE: Absolutely. Where can students find scholarships? There are multiple locations where you can find scholarships, depending on the type of scholarship that you… Read More
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Scholarships for Asian American Students
Asian American and Pacific Islander college students represent a growing proportion of the student body in the United States. However, they also have the highest average unmet financial need of any ethnic group. Seventy-nine percent of Asian American students cannot pay the full cost of college, and low-income Asian American students face an average of… Read More
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Student Financial Aid: Complete Guide — Interview With Amber Gilsdorf, College Planning Consultant, Estrela Consulting
TUN sits down with Amber Gilsdorf, a college planning consultant with Estrela Consulting, to discuss financial aid tips and advice for students. TUN: Thanks so much for joining us, Amber. GILSDORF: Thank you for having me. Can you explain the different types of financial aid out there? Before I explain the types, the most important… Read More
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Scholarships for Black Students
In the United States, access to quality higher education remains unequal. Black students are enrolling and graduating from college at a higher rate than ever before, but still at a significantly lower rate than other racial groups. These disparities are in large part due to the inability of many Black students to pay for their… Read More
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How to Have Your Federal Student Loans Forgiven
Having your federal student loans forgiven may seem like something out of a fairy tale. But it is, in fact, possible. That said, successfully having your loans forgiven can be an extremely confusing task, full of barriers and stipulations. To make things easier for you and save you the preliminary research, we’ve broken down many… Read More
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How to Find and Win Scholarships
With the cost of college at an all-time high, scholarships are a great way to help you afford your education. There are thousands of scholarships out there, and they come in many forms. No matter your GPA, test scores or interests, there’s a scholarship out there for you. Finding and winning scholarships, however, can be… Read More
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How to Maximize Your Financial Aid
Looking at college price tags can be a daunting task. But, before you get too worked up, know that the tuition prices you see are likely higher than the amount you’ll actually have to pay. There are a number of ways to receive financial assistance to pay for college. It often comes in the form… Read More
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8 Student Side Hustles: How to Make Money in Your Free Time
College life is pretty much synonymous with being young and broke. We all know the common tropes — cheap beer, instant ramen, and mac and cheese. I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t need to be that way, even if you can’t fit a part-time job into your schedule. Find yourself a side hustle.… Read More
