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Why Veterans Should Avoid For Profit Colleges
The colleges that make the most noise, advertise widely and reach out via email or text grab your attention. No doubt. But it might be a good idea to look at these schools with a skeptical eye. Most...
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Sunshine for Campus Bank Deals
Is your college or university getting a kickback every time a student gets a credit or debit card? This isn’t fantasy. Banks and other financial institutions do have deals that give schools an...
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Moving Back With Your Parents-Tips to Cope
By Shaira Frias My 26-year-old sister doesn’t want me to use her real name. So let’s call her Alice. She earned a Master’s degree in design from Parsons, part of the New School University, in 2011....
View ArticleObama Takes Executive Action on Student Loan Debt
By Christine Alexis Recent college grads, like me, got a gift from President Obama. He signed an executive order to make it easier for college graduates to pay off their student loan debts. It’s a...
View ArticleJust Graduated and I’m Facing My Student Debt
By Christine Alexis My photo is funny, but my situation is not. After listening to President Obama talk about student loan debt, I decided to look into my own situation. It’s been about two weeks...
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Broken Promises At For-Profit Schools
By Christine Alexis Derek looked up at an ad on the subway for a for-profit trade school and shook his head. “I owe them $18,000 for nothing,” he said. The 19-year-old explained he enrolled hoping...
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Caught in College Loan Servicer Hell
by Christine Alexis College graduation is three months behind me and the glow is almost gone. My student debt looms large and I want to get a handle on it. That’s why I was pretty surprised that my...
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Should You Borrow From These Lenders?
When you need money, all quick options may seem good and some sweet incentives get offered. But you might want to ask if you should borrow from these lenders who appear a list of subpoenas issued by...
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Who’s Hiring the Class of 2014?
by Christine Alexis You went through Craigslist for the millionth time today. You updated your profile on Monster.com and LinkedIn. You reached out to former college professors for referrals and...
View ArticleHow to Score Your Dream Internship And Entry Level Job.
By Elizabeth Elizalde I intern at the CBS News program 48 Hours. Last semester, I interned at NY1 and CNN. Other students always ask how I balance my internships, school and my social life. It may...
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