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Category Archives: Loans and scholarships
America’s Top TA — Vote for your favorite teaching assistant today!
Students from across the country are nominating their teaching assistants for America’s Top TA, telling us how their TAs go above and beyond to help them succeed in class. Now it’s your turn to cast your vote. It’s up to … Continue reading
College student debt on the rise: Tips on how to prevent disaster
Not to further terrify those of us already dreading the college debt that’s waiting to greet us upon graduation, but according to a study released this week, college student debt is on the rise and the job market for recent … Continue reading
Rising cost of college: How to overcome student loans and income inequality
Most of us were more worried about getting into our college of choice than we were about paying for that education. But the cost of college has risen dramatically in recent years. According to the National Center of Education Statistics, … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, Education news, Loans and scholarships, Money management
Tagged career advice, debt, student loans, unemployment
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Enter our March Madness “Shoot and Score” photo contest for a chance to win $500!
Shoot and Score a Chance at $500 Are you the ultimate college basketball fan? Do you find March Madness less of a catchy tag-line for a college basketball tournament and more of a lifestyle commitment? Does your pre-game prep include … Continue reading
College student loans and credit score: Protect your good credit and financial future
For those of us college students (as well as recent graduates), student loan payments are probably not something at the top of your to-do list. I mean, come on, this is money that is (or was) helping you get through college. … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, Discounts and savings, Loans and scholarships, Money management
Tagged finances, money management, taxes, TheBrainiac
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Tax season 101: First-timer’s guide to 2012 taxes
It’s about that time — time to file your 2012 taxes, that is! If you’re a first time taxpayer, don’t fret; there are many resources out there to help with tax filing for students. So, grab a notebook and get … Continue reading
Posted in CB Blog, Discounts and savings, Loans and scholarships, Money management
Tagged finances, tax season, taxes, TheBrainiac
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Scholarship hunting? Now accepting applications for The Dan Coiro Scholarship by CengageBrain!
America’s Top TA In May of this year, we at CengageBrain introduced our national competition, America’s Top TA, as part of our ongoing dedication to education. College students from across the U.S. were given the opportunity to recognize the teaching assistants (TAs) … Continue reading
Posted in College life, College success tips, Loans and scholarships
Tagged money management, savings, scholarships, TopTA
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Why study abroad: Save money on international programs and graduate on time
According to a recent report published by the Institute of International Education, more American students are studying abroad than ever before, however, overall numbers show that only 14 percent of college students as a whole participate in a study abroad … Continue reading
America’s Top TA scholarship coming soon: The Dan Coiro Scholarship by CengageBrain
In May of this year, we at CengageBrain excitedly introduced our first ever national scholarship competition, “America’s Top TA.” College students from all around the country nominated their favorite teaching assistant by telling us why their TA deserved to be … Continue reading
College scholarships: Begin your search here and you’ll be ready to hit the ground running this school year!
Let’s face it: college isn’t getting any cheaper and loan rates are rising whether we like it or not. Why not alleviate some of that unnecessary stress by applying for scholarships to help pay for your education now? Need a … Continue reading
