Financial expert Dave Ramsey recently posted some poignant thoughts about paying for college expenses with student loans. He remarked that these days many people think you can’t be a student without a student loan. It’s easy to get a federal student loan or go to the local bank to finance your education, BUT, he [...]
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Student Loan Backlash
Posted: 18th February 2010 by Nicole in College Living, College MoneyTags: borrowing, college opportunities, Dave Ramsey, economy, Money, student loan
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How to Pay for College
Posted: 1st December 2009 by Nicole in College Bound, College Money, College OpportunityTags: career, college opportunities, Money, pay for college, student loans, work
If God has led you to pursue your education in college or you feel as if He is preparing you for college in the future, He will provide you with a way to pay for it: “My God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Perhaps [...]
Consumed by Consumerism
Posted: 15th July 2009 by Nicole in College Ideology, College Living, College MoneyTags: consumerism, Money, priorities, value
A few weeks ago, I heard a segment on the radio by Kerby Anderson about Consumerism. He was explaining that consumerism is essentially a “never-ending desire to possess material goods and to achieve personal success.” What really caught my ear though were his social statistics illustrating our priorities. Take a look: — We spend more [...]
Veteran Students
Posted: 19th May 2009 by Trevor in College Money, College OpportunityTags: college, pay for college, resources, veterans
Did you know that less than 10% of eligible veterans use all of their educational assistance (PBS)? Even though educational assistance is a primary reason that many sign up for the Armed Services, few actually carry out their initial plan. Many veterans receive the career training and skills they need while in the military, but [...]
Mordor & College Travel
Posted: 20th February 2009 by Trevor in College MoneyTags: international students, study abroad, travel, wisdom
I had the chance to meet an ambassador of New Zealand yesterday. Except for wanting to ask him about middle earth and Frodo Baggins, I couldn’t think of anything intelligent to say, so I just listened as professors and students asked him about nuclear energy, global warming, free trade, and the Rainbow Warrior. I was surprised [...]
College Cheapskate
Posted: 5th February 2009 by Nicole in College MoneyTags: college, economy, Everyday Cheapskate, Mary Hunt, Money
Especially in today’s times of economic uncertainty, making the most of your college experience often requires careful planning, pinched pennies, and creative resourcefulness. This past semester, I heard about a lady named Mary Hunt who writes books and articles on Debt-Proof Living and offers a daily email called “Everyday Cheapskate.” Whether you’re navigating life with [...]