Twitter Office Hour: What's In the Financial Aid Process?

  Join us for our monthly Twitter Office Hour. While our chats are usually the 1st Thursday of each month, this time, on Tuesday, Jan. 13th at 7pm EST, we’re inviting first-generation college students, those who aspire to be, and everyone who cares about...

Smart Borrowing for College

This article is published in the 2014 I’m First Guide to College. Smart Borrowing for College By Ann Coles Paying for college can be very intimidating, but smart borrowing ensures your investment in youreducation will pay off. Here are some tips to help make going to...

Financial What?!

Looking back a year ago, I was one big stressed out mess – so I understand what you guys are going through. Essay after essay, resume after resume, research after research, while still having homework and work and a social life!?! What gives?  Oh the joys of being a...

Scholarships Are Key

No loans. No loans. No loans. Ever since I learned of the skyrocketing rates of college tuition (even at in state schools), I feared I would need a ton of loans to attend college. However, I turned to scholarships to avoid accumulating debt.  I joined sites like...

Three things CSO has given to me

In the following video blog, Joseph Dingman acknowledges how CSO has helped him financially, provided him with recognition, and allowed him to think introspectively about his college experience.