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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Have you ever thought about studying abroad over the summer? Whether it’s Australia or Morocco, Summer Study Abroad is the perfect opportunity to learn about new cultures, eat new foods, and make lots of memories. One of the biggest concerns surrounding Summer Study Abroad programs is how students are going to pay for them. If you
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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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When unexpected cash makes its way into your pocket, the joyous feeling is often tied to the ponderance of what you are going to spend the money on. A designer bag? New shoes? Maybe even a shopping spree at Lenox Square? The possibilities are endless. Before you run to the mall, remember that smart spending
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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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