The cost of college tuition, fees, room, and board can put a financial strain on pretty much any family budget. But college costs are not limited to those you have to pay directly to the school. Living expenses - like off-campus housing, gasoline, travel expenses, food, and other miscellaneous costs - can easily add up to thousands of dollars.
Can you take out student loans for living expenses?
Sep 27, 2018 2:54:00 PM
Topics: student loans
Income-Driven Repayment: Pros & Cons
Sep 24, 2018 12:05:00 PM
If you are a cash-strapped graduate or parent, you can see the obvious temptation of getting on an income-driven repayment plan. There are certainly benefits to taking this strategy, but also some reasons why you should think twice. Below, we have outlined the biggest pros and cons of signing up for an income-driven repayment plan on your student loans.
Topics: Student Loan Repayment, refinancing
Fun Facts: URI
Sep 21, 2018 7:12:00 AM
It's College Kickoff week and we will be highlighting some fun facts about many of Rhode Island's colleges and universities this week to help you with planning for college. Here are some fun facts provided by University of Rhode Island, RI's flagship university.
Topics: College Planning
Fun Facts: Salve
Sep 20, 2018 3:31:00 PM
It's College Kickoff week and we will be highlighting some fun facts about many of Rhode Island's colleges and universities this week to help you with planning for college. Here are some fun facts provided by Salve Regina University, a school located on the beautiful coast of Newport, RI.
Topics: College Planning
Fun Facts: Providence College
Sep 19, 2018 12:09:00 PM
It's College Kickoff week and we will be highlighting some fun facts about many of Rhode Island's colleges and universities this week to help you with planning for college. Here are some fun facts provided by Providence College (PC).
Topics: College Planning
Fun Facts: Bryant University
Sep 18, 2018 4:57:00 PM
It's College Kickoff week and we will be highlighting some fun facts about many of Rhode Island's colleges and universities this week to help you with planning for college. Today, we have some great info about Bryant University. Take a look below!
Topics: College Planning
Fun Facts: RISD
Sep 18, 2018 11:56:50 AM
It's College Kickoff week and we will be highlighting some fun facts about many of Rhode Island's colleges and universities this week to help you with planning for college. Here are some fun facts provided by Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), RI's major art institution.
Topics: College Planning
Fun Facts: Johnson & Wales University
Sep 17, 2018 10:53:06 AM
As part of College Kickoff week, we are taking some time to recognize several of Rhode Island's great institutions of higher education to help . Below, we have highlighted some fun facts provided by Johnson & Wales University.
Topics: College Planning
Announcing Kickoff to College Week
Sep 16, 2018 8:44:00 AM
The RISLA College Planning Center will be hosting events all week to promote college planning and financial aid awareness
Topics: College Financial Aid, College Planning, News
How to Stretch Your Dollar During College
Sep 13, 2018 4:43:00 PM
There’s no better time to learn how to skimp and save than when you are in college! Chances are, you’re on a tight budget. We all know the stress that comes with such restriction, so we’ve put together this handy list of ways to penny-pinch.
Topics: Borrowing for College, Financial Education for Students, Adulting!, Money Management
Is a College Fair Worth Your Time?
Sep 4, 2018 9:31:00 AM
Students should be open-minded as they start their college searches and learn as much as possible about all types of colleges so they are making informed decisions about where to apply and what kind of schools are the best match for their personal goals. It's important for students to identify schools that are good matches both academically and financially. Colleges fairs are a great way to learn about a lot of campus cultures in a brief period of time, so they are definitely worth your time in the early stages of college planning.