College Majors Matter

College majors have a significant impact on the value and potential return of a college degree. It’s important for students to weigh future career goals and interests in addition to the potential future income. New York University identified four important factors to consider when choosing a college major: interests, values, skills and personality. In addition to the advice in this …

Benefits of Working During College

When considering how to pay for college, some students factor in the potential to earn money while in school. In fact, the Financial Aid Award letter, received once admitted to a college or university, includes any work-study or additional aid a student qualifies to earn during the semester. Part-time jobs, either under the work-study program or not, offer valuable opportunities …