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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College Budgeting

How to establish and maintain good credit

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.

College Budgeting

The college money saver checklist

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

College Budgeting

How to budget as a college student

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.

9 ways to improve your college reading skills

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9 ways to improve your college reading skills

Learn how to improve reading comprehension by applying these reading skills to your college studies.

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Academics

How to be productive in college

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.

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Smart studying guide for college

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.

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Can you enroll in two colleges at once?

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.

How to find a remote internship

College Tips

How to find a remote internship

Learn how to get a remote internship with the freedom to work flexible hours from home while still gaining valuable work experience with Discover Student Loans.

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Choosing to live on campus or at home

Choosing to live on campus or commuting and living at home is a big decision when considering what college to attend. Learn more about the pros and cons.

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College Survival

Here are tips to cover the basics of college survival. This infographic is here to help undergraduates get through college and enjoy life on campus.

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Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)

An eligibility requirement for borrowers, established by schools, to receive federal student aid.

Enrollment Status

The course load of a student, generally defined in terms of full-time, half-time, or less than half-time enrollment status.



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