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What I wish I knew about finances before college

College Budgeting

What I wish I knew about finances before college

Whether you're paying for college tuition or learning to budget, it's important to understand your finances before starting college. Discover Student Loans offers pre-college budgeting tips for students.

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Financial help options for college students

College Budgeting

May 08, 2023

Financial help options for college students

Financial help options for college students

College Budgeting

3 min. Read

Learn about the many resources available to help college students who run into financial trouble. Don't let finances interfere with your education.

Unexpected college expenses and how to budget for them

College Budgeting

May 03, 2023

Unexpected college expenses and how to budget for them

Unexpected college expenses and how to budget for them

College Budgeting

5 min. Read

While you likely already know about many college costs, there are some that may surprise you! Use this list of unexpected expenses from Discover Student Loans for better budgeting.

How to establish and maintain good credit

College Budgeting

Jan 31, 2023

How to establish and maintain good credit

How to establish and maintain good credit

College Budgeting

2 min. Read

Find out what goes into a credit score, and how to build and maintain good credit. Monitoring your credit can help catch problems before they become serious.

The college money saver checklist

College Budgeting

Dec 27, 2022

The college money saver checklist

The college money saver checklist

College Budgeting

0 min. Read

Learn tips for how to save money in college. Discover Student Loans shares this money management checklist for college students.

How to budget as a college student

College Budgeting

Aug 09, 2022

How to budget as a college student

How to budget as a college student

College Budgeting

6 min. Read

Budgeting in college doesn't have to be complicated. Learn how to create a college student budget that works for you with these tips from Discover Student Loans.

Questions to ask during your next interview

Academics

Questions to ask during your next interview

Have an interview coming up? Discover Student Loans shares questions to ask in an interview to determine whether the company you're applying to is a good fit.

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10 tips for finding college internships

Academics

Nov 16, 2023

10 tips for finding college internships

10 tips for finding college internships

Academics

7 min. Read

Wondering how to land an internship as a college student? Use these tips from Discover Student Loans to learn how to get an internship in college.

Dual degree versus double major

Academics

Nov 15, 2023

Dual degree versus double major

Dual degree versus double major

Academics

5 min. Read

Interested in multiple academic options? Learn about dual degrees versus double majors, their benefits, and which is right for you with advice from Discover Student Loans.

How to study abroad

Academics

Aug 17, 2023

How to study abroad

How to study abroad

Academics

5 min. Read

Interested in studying abroad? Discover Student Loans covers how to study abroad in college, types of programs, what to look for, and how to pay.

How to be productive in college

Academics

Apr 21, 2023

How to be productive in college

How to be productive in college

Academics

3 min. Read

Find out how to be productive in college using these approaches to your daily life. Here are some tips to help you be more productive during the day.

Smart studying guide for college

Academics

Apr 05, 2023

Smart studying guide for college

Smart studying guide for college

Academics

0 min. Read

As a college student, you'll need to do a lot of studying. Here is an infographic with studying tips for college that can help make the most of your study time.

Can you enroll in two colleges at once?

Academics

Nov 03, 2022

Can you enroll in two colleges at once?

Can you enroll in two colleges at once?

Academics

5 min. Read

Learn how enrolling in two colleges at once can save you money and time. Dual enrolling in community college and a four-year university may be right for you. Discover Student Loans outlines the benefits.

What to do the summer before college

College Tips

What to do the summer before college

Learn how to make the most of your summer after high school. Discover Student Loans outlines what to do the summer before college to set yourself up to succeed.

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5 things to do at freshman orientation

College Tips

Mar 12, 2024

5 things to do at freshman orientation

5 things to do at freshman orientation

College Tips

4 min. Read

Freshman orientation can be overwhelming. Learn what to expect and key things to do at freshman orientation with advice from Discover Student Loans.

How to find roommates for college

College Tips

Mar 12, 2024

How to find roommates for college

How to find roommates for college

College Tips

5 min. Read

Need a college roommate but not sure how to go about your search? Use this advice from Discover Student Loans to help you find roommates for college.

What is an RA in college?

College Tips

Mar 12, 2024

What is an RA in college?

What is an RA in college?

College Tips

5 min. Read

If you live on campus, you will likely have an RA. Learn more about college residential advisors, what they do, and how to become one with Discover Student Loans.

How to find a mentor in college

College Tips

Oct 11, 2023

How to find a mentor in college

How to find a mentor in college

College Tips

5 min. Read

A college mentor can help support you in your academic and career journey. Learn the benefits and how to find a mentor with advice from Discover Student Loans.

Tips for first-generation college students

College Tips

Aug 30, 2023

Tips for first-generation college students

Tips for first-generation college students

College Tips

6 min. Read

Learn what it means to be a first-generation college student. Discover Student Loans provides tips on how first-generation students can navigate college.

College Tips

Aug 21, 2023

How to turn an internship into a job

College Tips

5 min. Read

An internship is a great way to start your career. Learn how to make the most of your internship and turn it into a job with tips from Discover Student Loans.

11 mental health tips for college students

College Tips

Jun 14, 2023

11 mental health tips for college students

11 mental health tips for college students

College Tips

6 min. Read

Taking care of your mental health is important when starting college. Use these mental health tips for college students to avoid burnout and manage stress.

Top tips for college students living off campus

College Tips

Jun 08, 2023

Top tips for college students living off campus

Top tips for college students living off campus

College Tips

5 min. Read

Have you recently decided to live off campus? Use these tips from Discover Student Loans to help you make the best of renting an apartment off campus during college.

The ultimate college survival guide

College Tips

Jun 05, 2023

The ultimate college survival guide

The ultimate college survival guide

College Tips

3 min. Read

These tips from Discover Student Loans cover the basics of college survival. Use this advice to help you enjoy campus life and get you through freshman year and beyond.

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Helpful terms to know

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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

The successful completion of coursework toward a degree or certificate. To be eligible for federal student aid, a student must meet the SAP standards established by their school.

Enrollment Status

The course load of a student reported by the school, generally defined in terms of full-time, half-time, less than half-time, withdrawn, or graduated.