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About 25 Tips to Afford College
Produced in both English and Spanish, 25 Tips To Afford College provides viewers with easy-to-digest information about grants, loans, jobs, and public service options that will help them pay for college.
25 Tips to Afford College is underwritten by the Selective Service System, and will be distributed to public television stations and their web sites nationally by the National Education Telecommunications Association (NETA).
If you would like to link these video tips to your website for free, please click here to contact Russell Hodge at 3Roads Communications.
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Tip #6: Summer School vs. Summer Job
Think a summer job will help you save money for college? Think again! Summer school might save you thousands in the long run! -
Tip #7: Community College
Can’t afford a four year university? You might want to consider attending community college first. -
Tip #8: The FAFSA Form
Do you need financial aid? Fill out a FAFSA form! -
Tip #9: Meal Plan Savings
Do you know how much money a meal plan can save you? -
Tip #10: 529 Plans
Do you know how a 529 account can contribute to your college savings? -
Tip #11: Extra Credits
Take a couple extra credits each semester and graduate early! -
Tip #12: Negotiating
Did you know you can negotiate your financial aid package? -
Tip #13: Parent Benefits
Did you know most university employees qualify for a tuition discount? -
Tip #14: Sibling Discounts
Have a sibling in college? You might be eligible for a tuition discount! -
Tip #15: The Selective Service
Have you signed up for the selective service? -
Tip #16: Application Fees
Find out ways to save on those hefty application fees! -
Tip #17: Work-Study Programs
A work study program might be perfect for your busy class schedule! -
Tip #18: Tax Procrastination
Did you know your taxes need to be filed before filling out the FAFSA form? -
Tip #19: The HOPE Credit
Does your family qualify for the HOPE credit? -
Tip #20 Transfer Credits
How to make sure all of your credits are transferrable. -
Tip #21: Family Help
Are student loans falling short of covering all your expenses? -
Tip #22: Student Loan Tax Breaks
Paying interest on student loans? You might be eligible for a tax break! -
Tip #23: Online Scholarships
Try searching for scholarships online! -
Tip #24: CLEP Tests
Turn AP courses into college credit! -
Tip #25: Start a 529 Account
Thinking of setting up a 529 Plan?
