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Finances and Young Adults

Someday, you'll be able to cut the purse strings. But for now, there's still rent, down payments, tuition and loans - and tips for dealing with them.
  1. The FAFSA (5)
  2. The Lowdown on Student Loans (8)


Tuition, room and board are certainly the major college expenses, but additional expenses - textbooks, lab fees, practice room charges, social tabs and cell phones - can add another $1,500 or more to the tab, if you're not careful.

Money Saving Tips for College Families
It's bad enough paying college tuition, but all those extra expenses - textbooks, lab fees, food and yes, even snacks - add up very quickly. Now is a good time to review the high cost of textbooks, daily lattes and pizza nights with your college student and suggest some alternatives. Here are some ideas.

The 5 Most Expensive Colleges in the U.S.
Most expensive colleges: Looking at college financing? Here's the lowdown on the most expensive universities in the U.S.

The Cost of a State University Education
Even state schools cost a bundle. Here's the average cost of a public university education in the United States.

Other College Scholarship Resources
The federal application for student aid and your child's college aren't the only sources for scholarships. Here's a quick round-up of other college scholarship resources, including FastWeb.com.

The Cost of a Private College Education
College is an expensive undertaking. Here's the average cost of a private college education in the United States.

Campus Jobs & Career Planning
Campus jobs can be more than a source of ready cash. Campus jobs are a way to test drive careers too.

Identity Theft on College Campuses
College identity theft: Identity theft is one of those things that happen to other people – nearly 10 million other people. But, college students are prime targets. Here's why.


At least you could anticipate college tuition. The $940 your child spends on textbooks per year usually comes as a rude shock. Here are five ways to save money on college textbooks.

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