(For those of us who need to get back on track after spring break!) As I have transitioned from the dorm rooms of Oxford College to off-campus living in Decatur, I have come to encounter some unique challenges that arise with off-campus living. Consideration of personal finances has become more of a daily event instead […]
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On January 31st, 2022, Emory University announced loans would no longer be part of need based financial aid for undergraduate students starting in the fall of 2022. This exciting change allows more Emory students to graduate debt-free; doubling the number of students whose need-based loans are replaced by grants. We are writing this article to
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Once a student becomes a junior at Emory University, they have the option to live at Clairmont Campus or choose off-campus housing. Before considering off-campus housing there are a few options that need to be weighed. Is off-campus housing a more affordable option for you? Do you have access to a vehicle to get you to and from campus? Do you value autonomy in
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Thinking about taking classes during summer? Wondering if financial aid is available? To answer your question: yes, financial aid is available during summer! For students to receive an award notification for summer, you must first be registered for summer courses. To receive financial aid, you must be enrolled in 6 credit hours or more during
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What I Wish I Knew My First Year in College
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The holidays are approaching and if you are anything like me, you are extremely unprepared for a season of spending and gift giving. Most college students live on a loose budget which is characterized by fixed tuition payments and a varying income. Not having a fixed income makes it difficult to budget; you cannot plan
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I wish I had some generic version of “I wish someone would have taught me about investing” or “I wish I knew about compounding interest.” The truth is, while I am thankful I know about both of those concepts now, a decade removed from college, it would not have made much of a difference for me. Those concepts
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The beginning of fall doesn’t just mean pumpkin-spiced everything and cooler weather, it also means it’s time to renew your FAFSA as a returning student. All returning students must fill out the FAFSA every year to qualify for financial aid in the next academic year. Luckily, FAFSA saves all of the information from the previous
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