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

Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Clay Pitsenbarger. We would like to thank him for his submission and credit him as the author of this blog post. Let’s face it, we all want to save money. Whether it is going to be used for next month’s rent, […]
Five Tips to Help You Save Money this Summer

When it comes time to decide where to apply to college, there are many factors to consider. You’ll want to weigh the importance of location, family, cost, and your plans after graduation. Although not a comprehensive list (there may be additional questions you want to ask yourself when choosing a […]
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Choosing a College

Maybe you’re thinking “I don’t need to buy a car, a house, or anything expensive right now, so why bother getting a credit card?” Or maybe you’re afraid that you’ll mess up your credit score just by looking at it. Whatever boat you’re in, this article will answer all of […]
Why You Should Start Building Credit in College

Nota: Este posteo fue enviado a Student Caffé por Sara López. Nos complace agradecerle por su envío y dale crédito como autora de este artículo. Si prefieres leerlo en inglés, cliquea aquí. ¿Estás buscando una oportunidad que dé un enfoque práctico a tus estudios? ¿O ya la has encontrado? En […]
Una oportunidad de beca vanguardista

Note: This post was submitted to Student Caffé by Sara Lopez. We would like to thank her for her submission and credit her as the author of this blog post. If you would prefer to read this post in Spanish, click here. Are you looking for an opportunity that gives […]
A Fashion-Forward Scholarship Opportunity from Trendhim

I’m going to preface this article by saying that I am not an expert in retirement plans. I am self-taught, with a lot of help from both of my parents, some books, and the internet. Before you open any account, I highly recommend speaking to an expert and exploring all […]
When and How You Should Start Saving for Retirement

Money is the source of all woes, isn’t that what they say? Between tuition payments, student loans, and textbooks, it’s no wonder that’s the case for college students. The idea of putting money into a savings account while you have so many other things to pay for is almost laughable, […]
Slow and Steady Ways to Build Up Your Savings Account

Winter break is that beautiful period between semesters when your obligations are few and you have the ability to do whatever you want, for as long or as short as you want, every day. You’ve finished the previous semester’s finals and chances are, you weren’t assigned much schoolwork to complete […]
Using Your Winter Break Wisely in High School

When I went away for college, I thought I was prepared to be on my own. Needless to say, I wasn’t. I wasn’t ready to be fully responsible for myself (including cooking and doing laundry); I wasn’t ready to handle money alone; I wasn’t ready to have the freedom to choose whether […]
Things I Wish I Knew before I Left for College

Did you know that of more than 1,200 college students with credit cards, over 44% of them were never taught how to budget, how to actually use a credit card, or many of the other intricate details of building and having a line of credit? Earlier this year, in May, U.S. News and […]
The Relationship between Credit Card Debt and Credit Card Literacy

Why do goals matter? We have all made goals at some point in our lives. Whether it was to lose weight, earn money, or pass a test, setting goals is a common occurrence for most people. What you may not realize is how important these goals truly are. By setting […]
Goal Setting: Why It’s Important and How to Succeed

Financial aid is no joke when it comes to lowering the cost of your college education. Some students, though, may think that financial aid is only available to students who are following the “traditional” path through education and attending a four-year college after high school. Fortunately, this couldn’t be further […]