college budget

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5 Tips for Budgeting in College

Kathleen Berger, North Central College

As the national debt keeps rising it is important that you don’t follow suit.…

October 31, 2023

In an article that gives tips on traveling the world as a broke college student is a photograph a woman holding a roadmap and standing outside of her white car on a desert road.

How to Travel as a Broke College Student

Abby Worthington, Arcadia University

Even with crushing student debt, it can be done.…

September 5, 2023

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Activities for College Students To Get Into the Halloween Spirit

Tiffany Singh, University of Central Florida

Decorating dorms, watching scary movies and listening to spooky playlists are just some of the things that can get you prepared for the holiday.…

October 13, 2021

Illustration of a student thinking about coffee.

How To Save Money and Still Support Your Coffee Addiction in College

Karen Lu, Yale University

Whether you're just starting at your university or are already familiar with the all-nighters to come, caffeine is an expensive necessity for many students.…

August 27, 2021

Holiday. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

9 Ways To Decorate for the Holiday Season on a College Budget

Anna Wurm, Texas A&M University

Use these inexpensive yet festive tricks to brighten up your living space this winter.…

December 2, 2020

Balancing a Student and Social Life

Daniel Reed

It's not easy to juggle completing all your schoolwork while still having enough fun to avoid burnout.…

September 26, 2020

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A Guide To Buying Your Next Car for the Careful Student Shopper

Janella Tibbetts, Framingham State University

You don't want to rely on the Geico gecko or the General to bail you out.…

June 2, 2020

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Remembering Joe Coulombe: A Trader Joe’s Shopping List for a College Budget

Katherine McLaughlin, The New School

The iconic grocery store offers plenty of budget solutions for hungry students. …

March 15, 2020

How To Study Abroad When You’re on a Tight Budget

Rickea Bell, Saint Peter’s University

Even if you are broke. …

January 5, 2020

The Frugal Student’s Guide to Skincare

Kala Horvat, University of Georgia

Taking care of your skin doesn’t have to be a hassle.…

July 31, 2019

How to Revamp Your Closet on a College Budget

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Find some fashionable styles without the unfashionable costs.…

July 13, 2019

How I Survived on $15 a Week

Keegan Fornoff, Southeast Missouri State University

With smart budgeting and a few tricks, stretching your bank account till payday never seemed so doable.…

July 20, 2017

8 Ways College Students Can Save Money While Shopping

Madeleine Ngo, University of Florida

Because looking cute isn't worth defaulting on your student loan payment.…

April 21, 2017

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