The path to higher education starts way before your senior year of high school, often as early as your freshman year. These blog posts will cover the questions you have about finishing high school, the college admissions process, and financial aid. But not everything in this section is for high school students. You’ll learn about money management and standardized tests for prospective graduate students. Plus, we’ve thrown in a bit of history about higher education in the United States so you know what you’re getting yourself into. From finishing high school to paying for college, we have you covered.
Preparation

Victor Maschek / Shutterstock.com Most states offer special scholarships specifically for their residents. California is one of the largest states and therefore has many scholarship opportunities for the individuals who live there! We have compiled a list of scholarships that likely apply to many high school students, however, there are many more […]
Scholarships for Students from California

Trong Nguyen / Shutterstock.com As a graduate of the University of Texas and someone who lived in various parts of Texas for three years, there’s a soft spot in my heart for the Lone Star State. Unfortunately, when I was a student, I didn’t pay much attention to scholarships or […]
Scholarships for Students from Texas

one line man / Shutterstock.com Student Caffé has many staff members, past and present, who grew up in Kentucky. In an effort to help out students who followed in our high school footsteps, we wanted to create a list of scholarships that are open to students who live in Kentucky. […]
Scholarships for Students from Kentucky

Bennian / Shutterstock.com Most states offer special scholarships specifically for their residents. Because we have a personal connection to Virginia (one current and one former Student Caffé staff member live in Virginia) and we have partnered with many schools and counties in Northern Virginia in the past, we want to […]
Scholarships for Students from Virginia

pathdoc / Shutterstock.com So many scholarships are awarded to students with high GPAs, an outstanding record of community service, or financial need. But what if you’re one of those students who just falls in the middle of the pack and doesn’t stand out enough from the rest to win traditional […]
12 Weird Scholarships You Just Might Qualify for in 2019

Katy Spichal / Shutterstock.com Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Ray FitzGerald. Ray holds bachelor’s degrees in both journalism and education from the University of Florida and St. Leo University. He is a long-time teacher of the gifted in an elementary classroom setting and works with parents, […]
Study Finds That Children Get More Expensive as They Get Older

fizkes / Shutterstock.com Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Andrew Pentis. Andrew covers personal finance for Student Loan Hero. His work has appeared in 30+ publications. We would like to thank him for his submission and credit him as the author of this blog post. When you agreed […]
How to Become an Ex-Cosigner on a Student Loan

Olichel / Pixabay.com Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Daniel Atlas. We would like to thank him for his submission and credit him as the author of this blog post. College can be overwhelmingly expensive, especially when you add in all of the extra little costs that […]
Tips to Save on Unexpected College Costs

garagestock / Shutterstock.com Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Rebecca Safier. Rebecca writes for Student Loan Hero about education, careers, and other personal finance topics. We would like to thank her for her submission and credit her as the author of this blog post. If you’re facing a mountain […]
What You Need to Know about PSLF before Taking a Public Service Job

Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com Although most students who graduate from high school attend college immediately after (about 67% in 2017), many return to college as adults. In fact, of the nearly 20 million students projected to attend college in 2018, almost 40% were expected to be above the age of 25. The […]
Why It Could Be a Good Idea to Go Back to College as an Adult

Dooder / Shutterstock.com If you’re anything like millions of other college students and former college students, you might have student loans, or you might be considering them as a way to help finance your education. Managing your loans can be tricky though, especially if you don’t have a head for […]
Seven Mistakes You Shouldn’t Make with Student Loans

W. Scott McGill / Shutterstock.com Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Elyssa Kirkham. Elyssa covers student loans, personal loans, debt, and credit for Student Loan Hero. Her work has been featured in TIME, CBS News, MSN Money, Business Insider, Daily Finance and more. We would like to thank […]