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Wheelin' and Dealin' for College Cash Before you refuse a college's offer due to lack of funds, though, think about this: You may be able to do a little wheelin' and dealin' of your own for a better financial aid package. Win the Financial Aid Tug of War Believe it or not, you do have pull in the college cash and financial aid struggle. See why... Begging for College Cash Ever since Karyn Bosnak paid off her $20,000 credit card debt by begging for cash on SaveKaryn.com, students have been following her lead. But unlike Karyn, these scholars aren't raising money to afford their Starbucks lattes, Gucci purses, and BCBG tops--they need help finding college cash. Academic Recruiting: Financial Aid with Merit? Financial aid is financial aid, isn't it? What if you work your butt off academically through high school ... just as hard as that star quarterback worked on the field to get his full athletic scholarship? No matter how hefty your parents' bank account, don't you, too, deserve a shot at tuition big bucks? Financial Aid Lingo Frying Your Brain? Check out these need-to-know financial aid terms before you put your brain on the fritz. College for Athletes Choosing a college is never an easy task. When you throw sports into the equation, the selection process becomes even more difficult. Whether you're one of the fortunate few who are gifted enough to earn a full athletic scholarship, or if you're like thousands of others who will "walk on," you'll want to start planning as early as possible. Admissions Office Q&A: Making the Most of Financial Aid Barry P. Moskowitz, an English professor and director of admission at St. John's University, discusses different financial aid options. Figuring Out the Financial Aid Fuss Actually, there's no need to get all fussy about it, once you learn to conquer college money mania. Start by asking questions like these students did... Financial Aid Denied There are steps you can take to discuss and perhaps resolve questions about your financial aid package. Here they are... True Tales of Student Loans Attending college should be a step toward future opportunities. But have you ever considered that going to college might potentially ruin your future career? Read these student loan nightmares to avoid your own debt disaster. |