7 Ways to Cut Thousands From Your College Costs

Going on a technology diet or dropping the chalupa can save students a small fortune

Source: U.S. News & World Report
Author: Kim Clark
Publication Date: August 19, 2009

Article Abstract:  Sharon Hassan, Goucher's director of financial aid, offers advice on how students can cut their college expenses and potentially eliminate tens of thousands of dollars of debt payments. 

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Many students are ratcheting their budgets downward because of reduced incomes and financial aid. Nevertheless, college aid officers still see plenty of students appealing for aid for what the colleges call "lifestyle" expenses. Tracey E. Alexander, assistant director of financial aid for the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University, says while some students are prioritizing their spending, others are "just finding more creative ways of requesting money . . . 'Wardrobe maintenance' turns into 'internship interview preparation materials.' "

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