Simple ways to make college cheaper - MSN Money
By Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine
Julie Davis is one college student who knows the value of a dollar. Davis is working three part-time jobs this summer to pay for her fall semester at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis. She estimates it will cost her almost $7,000 in tuition, apartment rent and miscellaneous expenses.
To save money last year, Davis rarely ate meals on campus (too pricey) and sometimes borrowed textbooks from friends rather than shelling out $125 or more for new ones. "I buy stuff, but I make sure it's what I really want," says Davis, 19, a health-administration major who saved the money to buy her 1999 Pontiac Sunfire.
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Simple ways to make college cheaper - MSN Money
On-line Chat Nights Provide Answers
to Students
Chat nights on the World Wide Web are becoming a popular way for students to learn about how to finance their college
education and what to do to complete the financial aid process. A team of experts moderates these live events,
scheduled in the early evening. To find out about the dates and times of upcoming chat nights, visit the Mapping
Your Future Web site at www.mapping-your-future.org and click on "Chat Nights". Each session covers a
specific topic. Here is a sampling of topics:
- Career Planning Assistance for Students and Families
- College and Career Planning for Nontraditional Students
- College Admissions and Financial Aid
- FAFSA and Financial Aid
- Careers, Summer Jobs, and Internships
- Nontraditional Students
When filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) indicate that you want to be considered for a student loan
by checking the appropriate box. And visit Collegedale Credit Union to get a student loan if you are determined eligible.
Remember to write our lender code: 832521 on the student loan application to indicate you want us to be your lender.
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