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Your summer savings plan

Your summer savings plan

Make your finances easier next school year by setting a goal to save more cash over the summer.
How to network during your summer job and why you should

The importance of networking during your summer job

Make the most out of your three-month break and build connections along the way.
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12 hidden college expenses

Beyond tuition, learn what costs to expect as you start preparing for your first semester on campus.
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10 things you can do to manage credit

Coming out of school, it’s important to start benchmarking your credit score and building good credit. Here’s how.
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Five summer jobs for high school students

Get some inspiration for your next summer gig.
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Eight cool college perks

Click through this image gallery to see unique campus amenities at schools across the country.
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Get College Ready

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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Managing money

Video: Tools to help you stick to your budget

So, you've created a budget. That's great! Now, here's how to find — and use — the right tools to help you stay on track.

A female college student applies for jobs in a coffee shop.
Getting a job and working

Seven unique ways to earn money on campus

Boost your resume and build up your skills while making a little extra cash with these student jobs
Internship search: Your guide to finding summer internships
Interning

Six ways to jump-start your summer internship search

It’s never too early to get your summer internship search on. Take steps now and get ahead of the curve.
Five pro tips for scholarship applications
Paying for college

Five pro tips for your college scholarship applications

Get real tips from a scholarship pro on how to earn money for college.

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Managing money

What to do (and ways to save) when you get a gift of cash

What do you do when you get a money gift? Learn ways to put that cash to good use.
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Managing money

Video: How to create a college budget in three steps

Learn how real college students budget for the semester and manage their money.
A young man preps his finances for tax season.
Understanding taxes

Tax preparation season is coming. Are you ready?

The early bird catches the worm — er, tax return. Check out the steps you can take now to prepare for filing your taxes.
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Preparing and Paying for College: Webinar Series

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Beyond College: Webinar Series

Preparing today for your tomorrow with the Beyond College: 2019 Webinar Series.
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