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Many programs like the Peace Corps, ROTC, AmeriCorps and Vista all help pay off student loans or provide assistance during college in exchange for a service commitment upon graduation. In addition to financial need, these programs are great resume-builders, too. Just be sure to … [Read more...] about Volunteer or work in exchange for college tuition funding

Children who are hoping to go to college should save money under a parent's name, or use a 529 savings plan. When colleges consider a student's financial aid package, they consider both the student and the parents' assets. They'll require you to pay a higher percentage of a … [Read more...] about Keep assets in your parent’s name to maximize financial aid

Sell back your old books at the end of the semester to help pay for the new set of books you'll need. Following are your best bets on how to get the bet prices for them:College Bookstores: nearly all college bookstores offer store credit or cash for used books in good condition. … [Read more...] about Get cash or credit for used books

Search Abebooks.com or Textbooksrus.com for international editions of U.S. textbooks. The content is generally identical, but the cost is lower. Just read the site disclaimers to learn which versions are restricted by copyright.Still looking for more ways to save on your books? … [Read more...] about Purchase an international edition of a U.S. textbook to save money

Ask classmates to share or borrow books - split the cost of the purchase and share custody of the book for the semester. Agree to sell it on afterwards and split the profit. For students taking the same class at different times, sharing books can be perfect in case of an … [Read more...] about Share textbooks with a friend