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Most educational institutions offer discounts--sometimes substantial ones--on new computers and more. If you're not sure if your school gets a discount, check with your administration or just ask the retailer directly. Most large retailers offer some kind of student discount … [Read more...] about Use student discounts on computers and software

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

The Federal Work-Study Program (or FWS Program) provides funds that students earn through part-time employment, often in a field related to their studies. These funds help offset tuition costs while providing valuable work experience. About 3,400 post-secondary institutions … [Read more...] about Help pay for college with the Federal Work-Study Program

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

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