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Options include MassTransfer/Commonwealth Commitment, Tuition Break, University of Maine Flagship Match Scholarship Program, UMass Lowell Accelerated Degrees, and Clark University Accelerated BA/Master's.…
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Julie Shields-Rutyna
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Reduce costs by taking Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses, utilizing the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) or Prometric’s DSST exams, registering for classes as soon as possible, and thinking carefully before changing your major. …
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Lauren Patten
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Tips include start saving, look for scholarships early, earn college credits in high school, consider community college, attend college online, and apply for financial aid. …
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Meredith Clement
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A recent survey asked Generation Z how they plan to pay for college, including topics such as considering cost, career plans, family conversations, saving for college, and borrowing wisely. …
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Meredith Clement
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Before borrowing, take into consideration what you expect to make in your first job, what your loan payment will look like when you graduate, and what you estimate your other future expenses to be. …
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Lisa Rooney
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We break down the most common examples, including books, laptop, travel, dorm needs, parking fees, and food and beverage. …
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Lauren Patten
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Determine each school's total cost including billed and unbilled expenses, determine each school's net cost including grants and scholarships, and determine any future year net cost changes by speaking to the financial aid office. …
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Lauren Patten
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Learn how financial aid can significantly lower a college's price tag.…
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Jonathan Hughes
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Learn the components that make up the cost of attendance including tuition, fees, room and board, books, supplies, personal expenses, and transportation. …
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Martha Savery
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