A student's guide to surviving college

Special report: Off to college

A student's guide to surviving college
By Bankrate.com

Don't know how you'll pay for a toga, much less a semester's tuition? Tempted by the deluge of credit card offers descending upon your dorm? Scraping up pizza money a problem? Fear not college student -- help is here.

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Educating your wallet and your mind
12 money-management tips for college students
	Careful spending today means less Top Ramen tomorrow.

Prepare for a credit card deluge
	You'll have plenty of cards to choose from -- so be choosy. Check out this mini-guide to finding the card for you. Plus: Student credit cards Q&A

Check your money smarts
	Think you're ready to take on a credit card? Take our quiz and find out if you're headed for Easy Street or Skid Row.

Paying for college in hard times
	What's a student to do in a recession? Don't panic -- help is on campus.

Saving on your college loans as easy as A-B-C
	There's never been a better time to borrow money for college.

Money-strapped students can still save
	Creating a future on $10 an hour

	-- Posted: Aug. 16, 2002

See Also

•	Avoid the college debt trap
•	Rates on education loans reach A+ levels
•	Why college students might need a credit card
•	Take a year for yourself

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