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.