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Archive for March, 2008

Ivy League Schools: Footing the Bill?

Monday, March 24th, 2008

So you’ve got it all: the grades, the volunteering, the extracurricular activities, and the afterschool job. In fact, you’ve been preparing for the Ivy Leagues since you were in kindergarten (that’s why you were busy playing doctor in the sandbox, right?).

There’s just one catch. One thing that has always been in the back of your mind that creeps up whenever you imagine yourself at a top Ivy League school. One, tiny little, itsy-bitsy thing…

 The price tag.

Now you may not have to let your finances (or lack thereof) stand in the way of realizing your educational dreams.
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The Financial Aid Calculator: Cashing in On Your College Education

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008

Trying to budget for your college education? Between tuition costs, room and board, and let’s not forget groceries and the occasional party or two, your college education can add up. Keeping records of all your expenses can be overwhelming (even if you plan to major in economics). But don’t worry - CampusCompare provides you with a financial aid calculator to do the number-crunching for you.

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