Summer break is here – plan ahead! As temperatures rise life at many college campuses around the country are starting to wind down. Though summer break may seem like an ideal time to embrace a carefree attitude, because the summer term brings with it many changes to the normal pace of collegiate life, to best…
As the country prepares for the Memorial Day holiday, many student loan holders have their eyes on a July 1st deadline that, without Congressional action, will allow interest rates to jump from 3.4 to 6.8 percent for millions of subsidized Stafford loans. Though neither Republicans or Democrats believe that rates should be allowed to double…
Though international students may at first consider the State Department’s student visa application to be their first and last step when it comes to studying in the United States, they will soon discover that there other hurdles to overcome before they can begin their studies in the US. The reality is that funding can be…
If you are running the numbers on the cost of your education, you may find that even though you’ve scraped together your money, applied to an overwhelming amount of scholarships, and sought out any institutional aid – you are still coming up short to cover your education costs. The good news is that whether you’ve…
Benjamin Franklin, America’s great sage, may have said that death and taxes are life’s only certainty but to that list we humbly suggest you add college and food. After all, the value of a college education is at an all-time high in today’s increasingly competitive job market and, well, you have to eat. Just because…
Stephen Schwarzman – chairman of the Blackstone Group, a U.S.-based private-equity company – believes that most Americans “know next to nothing about China.” His new Chinese scholarship program, however, hopes to change that. The new program – which was endowed with a $100 million donation from Mr. Schwarzman’s personal fortune and should be matched by…
International student loans can be a helpful addition for students looking to cover their expenses. But, many students wonder how to apply for an international student loan. Most international students apply right before their academic term, typically between July and August, and so it’s important to get your documents prepared so that you’ll be ready…
College students come in all shapes and sizes these days but one concern unites domestic and international students alike: money. While financial concerns are a matter of course in all walks of life, international students do face unique challenges while pursing their higher education goals. That is because in addition to the academic demands faced…
The United Kingdom is slowly earning a new reputation among would-be international students. Although the nation – as home to such heavyweights of higher education as Oxford, Cambridge, and the London School of Economics – has long been a highly sought-after destination for international students from around the world, recent legislation has begun to mar…
With spring break around the corner, advertisements for vacation destinations are popping up at a record pace at college campuses around the country. While these getaways look fun, their price tags are often no laughing matter. Still, if you are worried about the expense of spring break getaway adding to the burden of your expenses,…
