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9 Ways to Save Money While in College

Monday, December 14th, 2009

College can be hard to pay for in these tough economic times.  Because of this, the California College News Team got together and created this list of 9 ways to save money while in college:

1. Buy Your Textbooks Online

Textbooks can be very expensive and the cost adds up when you have to buy them multiple times each school year. Buying textbooks from your local college bookstore will almost always cost you more than buying your textbooks online. The great thing about shopping for them online is that you can browse the costs at a variety of online sites to make sure you get the best deal.

2. Borrow Movies From Your Local Public Library

Going out to the movies is not cheap, neither are cable television or Netflix. Luckily many public libraries offer a great selection of DVD’s you can borrow. The selection may not be the newest movies, but you still get entertainment for free. (more…)

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Debt for Students in California is Among Lowest in US

Saturday, December 12th, 2009

Students in California should be proud to know that they have some of the lowest debt among students in the United States. Many feel that this is a result of a few factors like the Cal Grant, low tuition costs, and other financial aid. The San Francisco Chronicle recently reported data from Berkeley-based Project on Student Debt that stated an estimated 48 percent of students graduating from four-year public and private schools in California in 2008 had debt. On average each student in California from the study had loans of $17,795, and there were only six states that had lower average debt. (more…)

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For-Profit Universities Gaining in Popularity Among Entrepreneurs

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Jack Welch is one of the greatest US businessmen, CEO’s, and investors of all time, and has recently become a strong advocate and investor in the for-profit education market. In addition to Welch, there are numerous private equity firms like Significant Federation which are major investors in the for-profit education industry. One of the education companies in their portfolio, Grand Canyon University, had a very successful IPO in 2008, and another education company they own, Bridgepoint Education, also did well with their IPO in 2009. The six colleges owned by Significant Federation have a total student body of almost 100,000, of which 90% study online for their degree. (more…)

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