If you graduate from one of these universities, the odds are that you’re going to be bringing home a bigger paycheck than the graduates from other schools according to CNBC continue reading...
If you’re heading off to college or university this year you may be experiencing mixed feelings. Excited to be on your own, but still a little nervous about the unknown. continue reading...
With American tuition fees of roughly US$25,000, and many families strapped for cash, some American students are now taking their higher learning north of the border. Many Canadian universities are of an Ivy League caliber; however the total cost of attending the schools is markedly less. For international students, one year of tuition at Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia is CDN$14,060, versus Boston University’s CDN$44,975. Not to mention housing expenses, etc. About 9,000 American students studied in Canadian Universities this year, versus roughly 2,300 12 years ago.
Students face the decision after graduation, however, about whether to move back to the U.S. or to stay in Canada. Read more… continue reading...
Just when you thought student debt couldn’t get any worse, it does. More students today are paying their college fees on credit, and therefore carrying higher balances, a study has found. This study also shows that students are using their credit cards as opposed to seeking financial aid such as private loans and grants. Some students worry that their college debt will prevent them from buying homes in the future. Read more… continue reading...
The job market’s tight. We know this. It was a matter of time before someone turned it into a contest. Careereoki asks contestants to film themselves singing about their dream career. The grand prize includes tuition for a certificate program at an Orange County technical school. Read more… continue reading...
Schools and students alike are concerned the failed economy will force dropouts. With college already costing around $50,000 for room, board, books, tuition, etc, some student have had to make tough decisions to leave school, take out bigger loans, or get part-time jobs. Some may even switch to schools with cheaper tuition rates. Read more… continue reading...
In honor of Halloween week, here’s a scare: the most expensive colleges of 2008-2009. continue reading...
Getting into and paying for college may seem like a daunting task. But here are a few tips that may make things easier: continue reading...
With tuition, books, rent, food and so much more school is a huge investment that you’ll still be paying off once you graduate- unless, of course, you use your virginity to pay the bills. continue reading...
NEW YORK, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Lucrative jobs, corner offices and business lunches may be what undergrads and their parents have in mind for a post-graduation future, but their view on the amount of money they need to pay for education is generally far less clear. Estimating the total cost of a college education can be confusing, which often leads to bad decisions when it comes to funding that education.”The best place to start when it comes to figuring out what you can affordably borrow is to calculate the total cost of the education they are pursuing. However, parents and students frequently find themselves at a disadvantage when trying to determine what this figure will end up being,” said John P. Derham, an officer for MyRichUncle. “A few smart rules are in order to help families get to a realistic number to start budgeting for.”
Math Rule #1 — Know your Estimated Total Costs, in relation to tuition and fees continue reading...
