Resources
Scholarships and Grants
- Fastweb: A comprehensive scholarship search platform that helps students find scholarships tailored to their needs.
- Scholarships.com: Another robust database for finding various scholarships and grants based on personal and academic details. College Board Scholarship
- Search: A resource provided by the College Board to find scholarships, financial aid, and internships from more than 2,200 programs.
Community College Pathways
- American Association of Community Colleges: Provides information on the benefits of starting at a community college, which often has significantly lower tuition costs.
- CollegeTransfer.Net: Helps plan a transfer from a community college to a four-year institution, ensuring credits are transferred efficiently.
College Savings Plans
- 529 Plans: Tax-advantaged savings plans designed to encourage saving for future education costs. Websites like Savingforcollege.com offer comparisons and guides for different 529 plans.
- Upromise: A service that provides cash back for college savings when you make purchases through their platform.
Budgeting and Cost-Cutting Strategies
- Mint: A budgeting tool that helps students track their spending and manage their finances more effectively.
- YNAB (You Need A Budget): Another budgeting app that teaches effective money management skills, crucial for college students.
- Textbook Savings: Websites like Chegg and Amazon offer significant discounts on textbook rentals and purchases. Open Educational Resources (OER) provide free access to educational materials.
Work-Study and Part-Time Jobs
- Federal Work-Study Program: Part-time employment for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay education expenses.
- Campus Jobs: Many colleges offer job boards where students can find part-time employment opportunities on campus.
Student Discounts
- UNiDAYS: A platform offering discounts on clothing, technology, and more for students.
- Student Beans: Similar to UNiDAYS, providing access to various student discounts.
- Amazon Prime Student: Offers a discount on Amazon Prime membership with benefits like free shipping and access to Prime Video.
Online Learning and MOOCS
- UNiDAYS: A platform offering discounts on clothing, technology, and more for students.
- Student Beans: Similar to UNiDAYS, providing access to various student discounts.
- Amazon Prime Student: Offers a discount on Amazon Prime membership with benefits like free shipping and access to Prime Video.