Money and Financial Aid

Scholarships and grants can significantly reduce the cost of college attendance. Unlike loans, neither scholarships nor grants have to be repaid! Often, scholarships come from private sources, but you may be eligible for some scholarships from your state too. This post will share all you need to know about scholarships […]
Scholarships for Students from New York

Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Marianne Hayes. Marianne is a longtime freelance writer and content marketing specialist. Since earning her degree in journalism and creative writing from the University of Central Florida, her work has been published in Cosmopolitan, Redbook, Good Housekeeping, Forbes, Yoga Journal, and […]
What to Know about Your Student Loan Grace Period

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 offered based on your […]
Scholarships for Students from California

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 residency, and as a […]
Scholarships for Students from Texas

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. Many of these programs do […]
Scholarships for Students from Kentucky

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 highlight scholarships for […]
Scholarships for Students from Virginia

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 scholarships? No matter […]
12 Weird Scholarships You Just Might Qualify for in 2019

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, educators, and children at www.RaiseALegend.com to […]
Study Finds That Children Get More Expensive as They Get Older

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 to cosign a […]
How to Become an Ex-Cosigner on a Student Loan

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 sneak in above and […]
Tips to Save on Unexpected College Costs

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 of student debt, […]
What You Need to Know about PSLF before Taking a Public Service Job

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 finances or compounding […]