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	<title>College - U. Got It? &#187; Budgeting</title>
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		<title>Study Finds Students Have Major Financial Stress</title>
		<link>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2010/02/11/study-finds-students-stress-about-college-costs/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lori</dc:creator>
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 Do you ever feel your math classes aren’t going to be useful after graduation? Sometimes I wish that everything I learned in algebra and calculus could have helped me come up with a formula where nobody had to worry about paying for college.
And students are facing more financial stress these days. Maybe a parent [...]]]></description>
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		<title>12 Mistakes To Avoid on Your FAFSA</title>
		<link>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2010/01/21/12-mistakes-to-avoid-on-your-fafsa/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2010/01/21/12-mistakes-to-avoid-on-your-fafsa/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lori</dc:creator>
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A whopping $168 billion is available in federal aid for college, so whip out those applications (if you haven’t already) and start working to get a chunk of that money.
If you’re in the midst of the nearly 130-question FAFSA  (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), take a deep breath and relax for a moment. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Here! CollegeBound&#8217;s Holiday Gift Guide 2009</title>
		<link>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2009/12/07/its-here-collegebounds-holiday-gift-guide-2009/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2009/12/07/its-here-collegebounds-holiday-gift-guide-2009/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara</dc:creator>
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The holiday season is almost upon us. Just as The CollegeBound Network strives to make your college search a bit easier, we’ve worked to make your holiday shopping less stressful, too.
 Coming at you today is our 2009 Holiday Gift Guide. We’ve combed through some of the coolest gadgets, gizmos, garb, and more to make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pricey Private College Perception Fades for Some</title>
		<link>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2009/11/17/pricey-private-school-perception-fades-for-some/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2009/11/17/pricey-private-school-perception-fades-for-some/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:41:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lori</dc:creator>
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You may think that the private college or university on your list (or maybe in the back of your mind as a dream school) is too expensive. But that may no longer be the case, as some private schools are cutting tuition and offering more financial aid to entice students.
 This move is having an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s Really Scary at Halloween? College Tuition!</title>
		<link>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2009/10/27/whats-really-scary-at-halloween-college-tuition/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2009/10/27/whats-really-scary-at-halloween-college-tuition/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara</dc:creator>
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Halloween is coming up in a few short days, and with the box-office battle between Paranormal Activity and Saw VI, there’s no shortage of chills and thrills in sight. So imagine my surprise when I found that the real terror comes from the seemingly tame College Board and its college cost calculator.
WARNING! THE INFORMATION BELOW [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Should Cost Determine Your College Choice?</title>
		<link>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2009/10/08/should-cost-determine-your-college-choice/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2009/10/08/should-cost-determine-your-college-choice/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barbara</dc:creator>
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If you are like most students, figuring out how you’re going to foot the bill has become even more important than deciding which college you will attend. But should your impending tuition bill be the ultimate factor in your big decision?
It is true that college is one of the best investments you’ll ever make—if not [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Supply and Demand of Financial Aid</title>
		<link>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2009/01/22/the-supply-and-demand-of-financial-aid/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2009/01/22/the-supply-and-demand-of-financial-aid/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:02:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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The lines have been out the door; the requests for help have significantly increased in a short period of time; the demand has increased, but the supply has stayed the same. This is the current financial aid climate, as students and parents rush to get their FAFSA in as soon as possible. And the sentiments [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Need Extra Credit?</title>
		<link>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2008/12/12/need-extra-credit/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2008/12/12/need-extra-credit/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 15:49:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Amanda</dc:creator>
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It&#8217;s extremely thrilling to get your first piece of plastic &#8211; your very first credit card, that is. But like anything else, you need to learn how to use it properly. What&#8217;s the difference between a credit card and a debit card? How can you be sure that you stay out of financial trouble? What [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Students Head North To Save on Cash</title>
		<link>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2008/12/04/students-head-north-to-save-on-cash/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2008/12/04/students-head-north-to-save-on-cash/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cbnetwork</dc:creator>
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This week we welcome Robin Levinson, the content editor for CampusCompare.com, as our guest blogger. If you’ve ever considered higher education in Canada, or just wondered what the fuss is about, today’s post is for you.
Many students like to spend a semester studying abroad, while others journey abroad for all of their college degree work. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Making the Grade</title>
		<link>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2008/12/02/making-the-grade/</link>
		<comments>http://www.collegebound.net/blog/2008/12/02/making-the-grade/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:11:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>cbnetwork</dc:creator>
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You’ve probably heard of charity events where people and companies pledge to donate a certain amount if their participant can swim a mile, win a contest, or finish a marathon. Well, what about a program that awards sponsors’ money to A-students? It’s a very real deal, but is it a good idea?
In business as of [...]]]></description>
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