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How to Save Gas and Money

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Gas prices continue to rise putting more of a squeeze of your budget. If you want to get serious about saving gas and money you need to take it seriously. We live in a go-go society judging from the way I see most people drive. To save both gas and money requires a change [...]

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Tuition Hike and Budget Cuts Coming to UNCC

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Due to the state of the economy and budget cuts there seems to be no doubt now that the North Carolina General Assembly will increase tuition at UNC System schools for the 2009-10 school year. The big question is how much it will be.
In January the UNC Charlotte trustees approved a plan calling for [...]

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Financial Aid Urged to Help Students in Financial Distress

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The U.S. Education department has released a letter to college financial aid officers urging them to use their “professional judgment” for students in financial distress. The letter reminds them that they have the authority under law to make adjustments, especially “during these challenging economic times”.
Here is the full text of the letter.
Publication Date: April [...]

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President Obama Gives College Students Hope and a Challenge

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President Obama ran on a message of hope that inspired many college students. In his speech before Congress and the nation last night, President Obama offered hope, inspiration and a challenge for college students and all Americans seeking higher education.
President Obama’s speech at times sounded a lot like President Kennedy’s famous “Ask not what [...]

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No Tuition Increase Likely for UNC Charlotte Students in 2009-10

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The UNC Charlotte trustees have approved a plan calling for NO TUITION INCREASE FOR RESIDENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS for the 2009-10 academic school year! The key word is plan, but in these tough economic times it is unlikely there will be a tuition rate increase.
UPDATE: Things have certainly changed since this post. Read “Tuition Hike [...]

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How To Save Money on College Textbooks with Chegg

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Textbook prices are increasing at more than four times the inflation rate for all finished goods. The average college student spends $900 a year on textbooks. College students can save money and trees by renting textbooks from Chegg.
Chegg lets students rent as many textbooks as they like with just a few clicks. Books are delivered [...]

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Five Easy Ways to Save Money in College

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Finding your funds a little too tight during your time in college? Try these 5 tips for figuring out where you can cut corners and still make ends meet.
1. Reduce your meal plan options. Even if you use all of the meals/money that you have, see if you can change to a lower plan. [...]

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