Feb 18, 2020
Creative Ways to Save Money on Textbooks
College textbooks can be shockingly expensive. Find helpful ways to save money on this necessary expense with help from Discover Student Loans.
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College Costs
Helpful information on reducing tuition, typical college living expenses, paying for school and cost of college FAQs.
What Happens When Parents Can't (or Don't) Pay for College in Full
There are options if you have to pay for college by yourself. Here are some tips on how you can pay for college without your parents' help.
Ten Ways to Reduce Tuition Costs
These tips can help you reduce tuition costs. After maximizing free financial aid, learn how you can keep college tuition costs in check.
4 Options if Tuition is Due and You Don't Have the Cash
Find out what options are available if college tuition is due but you don't have the money on hand. Have a plan in place before tuition is due.
Did You Know?
The rising cost of college.
See how the relative cost of college has changed over the last five decades.
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Aug 07, 2019
Does it Pay to Stay in State?
It is a common belief that out-of-state tuition can be more expensive than in-state tuition. Check out which states offer affordable costs to attend state schools.
Jul 18, 2019
Average Cost of College Tuition
Learn about the average cost of a college education and how choice might affect the average annual costs.
Jan 10, 2019
How to Graduate College with (Almost) No Debt
It may be tempting to borrow for college, but there are ways to avoid it. Discover Student Loans offers first-person accounts on graduating college without debt - or very little.
Oct 09, 2018
The Rising Cost of College Infographic
Just how much has the cost of college increased over the years? Check out this infographic from Discover Student Loans to compare what Baby Boomers paid vs. Gen Z.
Apr 19, 2018
What Does College Actually Cost?
Wonder how much college costs per year? Here is a rundown of the average college expenses, and a few tips to help you keep them to a minimum.
Apr 15, 2018
How Much Will College Cost by Location?
Learn about the cost of living in college and how a school's location can impact out-of-pocket expenses and how much college costs.
Mar 08, 2018
Where You Live Can Help Save on College Expenses
Find out your options when considering how to afford college living expenses. Get advice on how to limit college expenses when choosing where to live.
Sep 02, 2017
4 Options if Tuition is Due and You Don't Have the Cash
Find out what options are available if college tuition is due but you don't have the money on hand. Have a plan in place before tuition is due.
Jul 13, 2017
7 Helpful Tips on Paying for Your Child's College Tuition
It helps to get organized when you pay tuition for your college student. Discover Student Loans prepares you for paying college tuition.
Apr 13, 2017
Crowdfunding College Costs: Does it Work?
As the cost of college continues to rise, more students are crowdfunding college tuition to help pay for college. Find out if crowdfunding tuition works.
Apr 12, 2017
10 Ways to Graduate With Less Student Loan Debt
Learn how to keep your student loan debt to a minimum with 10 helpful tips.
Apr 12, 2017
Worried About College Costs? Here's What to Think About When You Pick a School
Learn the facts about what impacts the average cost of college.
Apr 12, 2017
How to Save Money on College Tuition
Learn how to save money on college tuition. These five tips that can help make college more affordable and help you save on college tuition.
Apr 10, 2017
Reduce College Expenses
The cost of attending college is more than just tuition. It may include books, fees, and living expenses. Use these tips to help reduce college expenses.
Feb 16, 2017
What Happens When Parents Can't (or Don't) Pay for College in Full
There are options if you have to pay for college by yourself. Here are some tips on how you can pay for college without your parents' help.
Oct 27, 2016
Looking for a Good College Fit? Check the Net Price and Four-Year Graduation Rate
To help you make an informed decision, use the following tools and information to estimate how much college tuition will cost.
Dec 03, 2015
How To Pay For Graduate School
Getting an advanced degree can be a great career move, but also costly. Here is a helpful guide on how to pay for graduate school without going broke.
Jun 23, 2015
Ten Ways to Reduce Tuition Costs
These tips can help you reduce tuition costs. After maximizing free financial aid, learn how you can keep college tuition costs in check.