Monthly Archives: March 2019

Seven Differences Between Federal and Private Loans — Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Brianna McGurran. Brianna is a freelance writer and teacher based in Brooklyn, New York. Previously, she was a writer and spokesperson at the personal finance website NerdWallet, where she wrote "Ask Brianna," a financial advice column syndicated by the Associated Press, […]

Seven Differences Between Federal and Private Loans

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on March 29, 2019 by Student Caffe Staff

Scholarships for Students from Ohio — As you might already know, scholarships and grants are given to students to help pay for college. Unlike student loans, scholarships and grant money are often no strings attached and don’t have to be repaid! (This holds true unless something unforeseeable happens, like you dropping out of school or failing […]

Scholarships for Students from Ohio

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on March 27, 2019 by Hannah Holley

Scholarships for Students from Pennsylvania — Scholarships and grants are the best way to pay for college. Unlike loans, these funds don’t have to be repaid. In the state of Pennsylvania, medical students have a particularly large number of scholarship options, but there are options for students who aren’t interested in medicine too. Read on to […]

Scholarships for Students from Pennsylvania

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on March 25, 2019 by Hannah Holley

How to Prepare for the IELTS — Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Chloe H. We would like to thank her for her submission and credit her as the author of this blog post.So, you’ve decided the next step in your education is to embark on a journey abroad–that’s great!But there’s a caveat. The […]

How to Prepare for the IELTS

This entry was posted in Study Skills on March 22, 2019 by Student Caffe Staff

Lessons You Can Learn from Working a Minimum Wage Job — As a high schooler working your first job or a college student trying to make some extra cash, you might be looking at positions that pay minimum wage. While some states have implemented laws that raise their minimum wage above the federally mandated $7.25 per hour, you’re unlikely to net […]

Lessons You Can Learn from Working a Minimum Wage Job

This entry was posted in Career on March 20, 2019 by Hannah Holley

Scholarships for Students from Massachusetts — Whether or not you can demonstrate financial need, there are scholarships out there that are available to you. Every bit of money you can get helps bring down the overall cost of your postsecondary education, so applying early and applying often is recommended. Some scholarships are available to students as […]

Scholarships for Students from Massachusetts

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on March 18, 2019 by Megan Clendenon

Everything You Need to Know about the MCAT — The Medical College Admission Test, colloquially known as the MCAT, is a graduate-level entrance exam required for admission to medical school. Students typically take the MCAT at least one year before submitting their med school applications, giving them plenty of time to retake the exam if they’re not satisfied with their […]

Everything You Need to Know about the MCAT

This entry was posted in Study Skills on March 15, 2019 by Anna Palmer

Co-ops in College — Extracurricular and academic experiences in college, like research opportunities, work-study positions, and service learning, can help shape your future career. Gaining experience in your intended field, though, may be the most valuable opportunity there is. It shows future employers that you’re serious about pursuing a position in the field, not […]

Co-ops (Cooperative Educational Experiences) in College

This entry was posted in Career on March 13, 2019 by Hannah Holley

Scholarships for Students from New Jersey — Scholarships are intended to reward students (based on their grades, personal history, family, income level, etc.) in a way that makes it more feasible for them to attend college. Award amounts vary from a few hundred dollars to many thousands of dollars, but all scholarship money is free money. Students […]

Scholarships for Students from New Jersey

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on March 11, 2019 by Megan Clendenon

Scholarships for Students from Florida — Florida offers plenty in the way of scholarships for students who are attending college or plan to attend college in the Sunshine State. Remember, scholarships don’t have to be repaid. They are money that is given you to be applied toward the cost of college tuition—or, free money! Scholarships can […]

Scholarships for Students from Florida

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on March 8, 2019 by Hannah Holley

Unique Extracurriculars at Colleges around the Country — College is a great time to try new things, explore new interests, and discover new passions. What better way to do this than join a club? If you’re looking for something beyond the run-of-the-mill options like sororities and fraternities, intramural sports, and clubs centered around your major, check out some […]

Unique (and Really Cool) Extracurriculars at Colleges around the Country

This entry was posted in Extracurricular on March 6, 2019 by Hannah Holley

Scholarships for Students from Louisiana — Besides filling out the FAFSA to apply for federal financial aid, one way to afford your higher education is by applying for private scholarships. Winning a scholarship means you receive money for college that you do not have to pay back. There are thousands of funding opportunities out there, some for students […]

Scholarships for Students from Louisiana

This entry was posted in Money and Financial Aid on March 4, 2019 by Katelyn Brush