Financial advice for a college student?

Financial advice for a college student?
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Your financial aide office is the right place to start. They will be able to tell you if you qualify for any grants grants are much nicer than student loans because they are free and you don’t have to pay anything back.. you can qualify for them based on your income and many other factors , and you should also apply for any and every scholarship you can get your hands on. It may be a pain in the butt to fill out all the paperwork, but it is well worth it. It’s like signing up for a chance at free money with WAY better odds than publishers clearing house.. especially if you are a goof fit for that particular scholarship. Don’t fall for the easy cheesy forms that the student loan sharks pass out. They are typically easier to get so many people just do it without researching. Research is your best friend. Sometimes student loans are just necessary but exhaust all other options first.
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