As March turns into April, the flowers are beginning to bloom bigger and the sun is beginning to shine brighter because spring has SPRUNG! With that being said, there are so many fun things to do outside in Springfield to keep you busy on a beautiful spring day. (Most of these are cheap or free too, so that’s definitely a plus!) Springfield Conservation Nature Center: 4601 … [Read more...] about Spring has SPRUNG!
As college students, we are constantly thinking about money. We want more of it, we use it all the time, and now it’s going toward paying for our education. Many students rely solely on financial awards to fund their schooling. While financial aid can provide grants and loans that allow significant relief toward paying tuition, they are not the only resource. Scholarships are … [Read more...] about Finding Scholarships
Its that time of year…time to start filling out the FAFSA in order to qualify for aid for next school year! Before beginning your FAFSA, there are several pieces of information that would be helpful to have on hand. Don’t forget: Driver’s license Social security number W-2 forms Record of taxable earnings Records that affected gross … [Read more...] about FAFSA Reminders
Have you ever been in the Financial Aid Office and are so confused because you don’t know what the financial counselors are talking about? Well, you have come to the right place! Check out this list of frequently used acronyms in the Financial Aid Office and it might help you better understand any questions or problems you may have! AGI – Adjusted Gross Income COA – Cost of … [Read more...] about Clarifying the Financial Aid Jargon:
After spending frivolous amounts of money on holiday shopping and vast quantities of coffee for finals, the break is finally here. You love to break for the holidays, but reality is… its often expensive. Instead of spending loads of money on entertaining yourself, lets consider some of these cheap and free activities to keep you on your toes during … [Read more...] about 9 Cheap Things To Do Over Winter Break