If you want to save 50% or more on your college books, consider buying digital copies of the books, or even renting them, rather than buying them new at the college bookstore. Here's the LOZO on the best options...Cheap Digital Books: Buying digital copies of books allows you to … [Read more...] about Rent or download cheap textbooks

When you can, always buy used textbooks rather than the new ones. New books are exorbitantly expensive and they're really no better than a used book (especially when you consider that your "new" book will become "used" the second you crack it open). Shop online or in local book … [Read more...] about Buy used textbooks

Student loans come in all shapes and sizes, some good ones and some really bad. Compare the APR, which includes any additional fees to the loan, instead of just the loan's "rate.” Talk to a financial advisor that you trust and get opinions on fixed rates versus variable rates. If … [Read more...] about Shop around thoroughly before taking out a student loan

Given the potential benefit a student can receive from scholarships, it's best to leave no stone un-turned. With that in mind, here's a list of all the places we recommend you look:FastWeb: FastWeb should be your very first stop. They have a database containing an overwhelming … [Read more...] about Check EVERYWHERE for scholarships

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