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By
YOUNG MONEY Staff
17 August 2009
Everyone has heard the expression, “If I knew then what I know now…” and no where does that apply more aptly then to college. Whether you are just starting your college career or you are going back as a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior a little more “been there, done that” knowledge can never be a bad thing.
Unigo.com has put together such a guide. Written for the people, by the people, college students provide advice to future and current fellow students. It includes lessons learned over their years of being Freshman, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors and articles about the first days on campus, dorm life, adjustment to academics and items you’ll need to survive.
Here are just a few tips from “What I Wish I Knew About My College Budget”
Get used to the high life: “Most of us spend the rare amounts of free time we have working crappy part-time jobs so that we can afford to buy textbooks next quarter. The most expensive place you’ll ever go to for dinner is Pizza Hut and you’ll wear the same clothes for four years straight.” – Sarah, OSU
You can’t win if you don’t play: “Scholarships, scholarships, scholarships! I’m not kidding when I say this. You have got to apply for as many scholarships as humanly possible. Many scholarships that seem like they would be a one-time give often contribute for all four years that you’re in school. You will be so glad later when your interest statements for your student loans start coming in.” – USF, Jen
Act fast for FAFSA: “Do make sure you apply to FAFSA, Free Application for Federal Student Aid, as soon as you possibly can. It usually opens on January 1st for the year. The earlier you apply for aid, the more they will have available.” – FSU, Justyn
Milk alum funds: “University alumni love to give money away—but not to just anybody. So if you’re a minority (either because of your GPA, ethnicity, or hobby), go ahead and take advantage of the overwhelming amount of resources you’ll find available.” – Annie, University of Utah
To read more, or download this free guide.
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