Student Saver
December 2011
5 Reasons Not to Move Home After College
Free rent, free food and more time to figure out what to do with your life aren't such bad things. The perks of moving home can sound pretty darn good sometimes. But what are you giving up? Going back to your parents may be comfortable but it...
30 Easy Ways College Students Can Save Money in the Next Month
Trying to save money can be so difficult sometimes. If only there were easy ways to save money every day. Lucky for you, there are! There are enough simple ways to save money that you could do one per day for the entire month. Some of them you...
5 Strange Scholarships That Could Help You Pay for College
College is expensive, and for many students scholarships provide necessary funding for the experience. Are you a student looking for scholarship money? Do you think you're sore out of luck? Think again! There's a scholarship out there for...
5 Ways High School Students Can Start Saving for College
With college ahead, a high school student might feel nervous. A new school, new people, not to mention all that money you'll have to spend to get there! But you don't have to wait until you're out of high school to start preparing. Consider using...
How to Make Money During Winter Break
The season of giving is here, but how are you going to buy all those presents? A toy for your sister, a box of chocolates for Mom and who even knows what Dad wants this year! Don't let that pain in your wallet get to you. Check out these ways to...
Should You Consolidate Your Student Loans?
With graduation quickly approaching, you're probably thinking all about your future. What job will you get, where will you live and how on earth will you pay for your student loans? That one is particularly tough. You might be able to save some...
Is Graduate School Worth Your Time (and Money)?
College already costs so much that you're lucky to get out with only minimal debt. With all those fees looming over you, it might hit you as foolish to even consider grad school. Still, you could want to apply to a program that best fits what you...
Essential Tips to Establish Good Credit as a Student
College is a time to prepare for the rest of your life. So what better time to establish a credit history? Still, getting started can be difficult. How can you establish good credit while you're still only a student? It can be easier that you...
5 Reasons to Move Home After College
Graduation is on the horizon, and you're not sure what the future holds. While considering your options, don't forget to think about moving home for a while after college. You may be itching to get out on your own, but you might be surprised at...
Surprising Places That Offer Student Discounts
You may be used to handing over your student ID to get discounts around campus or at your local movie theater. But did you know you can do it elsewhere? Your status as a student can get you money off in places that are both interesting and...
Pros and Cons of Returning Home after College
College is over, which means you're ready for real life to begin. Part of that real life means finding a place to call home. But is it better to head back to where you started with your family or to branch out on your own to someplace new?
5 Reasons You Should Keep Your Meal Plan After Leaving the Dorms
You can't focus on classes all day without some food in your belly, and meal plans can be the most convenient way to keep your growling stomach under control. If you're a commuter student, don't automatically assume that you can't take advantage...
10 Ways the Internet Can Make Your College Search Faster and Cheaper
Looking for a way to streamline your college search? Internet to the rescue! Using your computer, you can access a lot of cheap (or free!) resources that will help you choose the perfect school for you.
Student Saver Holiday Gift Guide: Gifts for Parents
It's the season of giving, which means it's time to give everyone a gift. You may be able to find gifts for your friends with no problem, but what about your parents? It's always so hard to find things that they actually want that you can afford...
Cheap and Easy Do-it-Yourself Gift Ideas for Students
The holidays are coming! What's a student to do? You don't much money to buy gifts for everyone and you're not the craftiest person on your campus, so of course you're feeling a little lost. Well, look no further. There are still some...
5 Online Study Tools That Can Save You Time
Studying can be boring and, for some, highly ineffective. A highlighter isn't a magic wand, and sometimes, you need to try other methods in order to learn. Here are some tips for online resources you can use to study smarter.
How Taking Extra Classes Can Actually Save You Time
Adding another class to your workload just means you're losing more time, right? Not necessarily. Believe it or not, it could actually save you time in the long-run and give you skills that will be beneficial in the workforce.
How Students Can Avoid Making Impulse Purchases
You're on the bus to campus when you spot someone playing with their new iPad, and the longer you watch, the more you want one. But impulse purchases can get you in big trouble if they lead you to live outside your means and waste your money. The...
Online Colleges Offer Faster, More Affordable Paths to Degree
Gone are the days when a student's only choice for a college degree was either a 4-year university or a 2-year community college. With today's continuously advancing technologies, combined with extensive university budget cuts, students have an...
How to Double-Major and Still Graduate in Four Years
If you're a college student looking to increase your post-graduation marketability - or if you just want to expand your academic horizons - double-majoring might sound like a pretty appealing option. But can you complete two majors and still get...
Get Your Degree Faster with Prior Learning Assessments
Spending multiple years in college to earn a degree can be more of a time commitment than some older students are willing to make. But for these individuals, it could take less time if they take advantage of the knowledge they already have.
Could Taking Some Online Classes Save You Time?
Are you having a difficult time trying to schedule all the classes you want to? Do you want to avoid spending all day sitting in classrooms listening to lectures? If so, taking some of your courses online could make for an ideal alternative.
Make Your Study Time Count - Every Time
Studying is an extremely important part of your college years, but study time shouldn't include making snack runs, playing solitaire, texting friends or checking Facebook. If you find yourself being distracted when you should be doing quality...
Stop Writing Research Papers The Night Before They're Due
Few masterpieces are put together in one night, and it's highly unlikely that many students can write amazing research papers in such a short amount of time. If you want to hand in the best product possible to your professor, there are some steps...
Use These Online Tools for Better Class Presentations
Looking to create an attention-grabbing presentation for a class presentation that will earn you a good grade? Don't think that PowerPoint is your only option!
