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Discover all the ways we may be able to help you prepare, from figuring out how to pay for college to managing your money once you’re there.

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Your 5 step guide to paying for college
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Should you consider freelancing after graduation?
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It’s science: The best times of day to do everything
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FAFSA updates for coronavirus-related financial changes
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Wells Fargo lifts students up

Find out about actions we’re taking on social issues impacting students and young adults.

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5 tips for a long-distance apartment search
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Seven tips for long-distance apartment hunting

Before you show up with the moving van, read these tips from someone who has firsthand experience in finding a home from far away.
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Paying for college

Scholarship recipients share their top tips for winning scholarships

Watch this video of advice from real scholarship winners — then go apply!
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Your credit score vs. credit report

Learn the difference between a credit score and a credit report — and who will be checking each.
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Paying for college

How to pay off your student loans early: Guidance from two college grads

Eager to start paying off your student loans ASAP? These grads share their strategies.
Paying for college

3 ways to seek emergency aid while in school

Hit by a crisis? Your college and community offer help to cover basics like food, housing, medicine, and more.
Which is worse: Having no credit or having bad credit?
Building credit

Which is worse: No credit or bad credit?

Spoiler alert: Both are not optimal, but with some small tweaks you can improve your credit over time.
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Budgeting

Preparing your finances for the second semester

Help alleviate money woes and set yourself up for second semester success. Use our list to set some goals.
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College Financial Foundations Webinar Series

Get information that can help you navigate college financially.
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