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• Hurting for more aid? Just ask for it

  Although most schools won’t negotiate over financial aid, almost every school is willing to make concessions for students with extenuating circumstances.

  Aug 15, 2005

• Dorm-room business can launch career

  You can help pay for college and have a lot of fun running an online business out of your dorm room.

  Aug 15, 2005

• Scholarships for average Joes

  Thousands of dollars in scholarship money are available each year for those who don’t fall in the academic elite.

  Aug 15, 2005

• Getting an online degree

  Students like the lack of geographical and time constraints. But an e-degree can be costly. Be sure to do your homework before signing on.

  Aug 15, 2005

• Be cool with these hot summer jobs

  Growing numbers of stimulating summer gigs targeted at college students leave time to hit the beach, read a good book, party and still rake in some decent cash.

  Aug 15, 2005

• Finding money advice on campus

  Looking for financial advice and Mom’s not around? Buck up, aid’s available if you know where to look.

  Aug 15, 2005

• Smarten up: You can save money on books

  Textbooks cost the average college student more than $800 a year, but there are ways to save.

  Aug 15, 2005

• 6 keys to being a dorm-room entrepreneur

  Running your own business can be a fun and profitable way to get through school, but it’s not for everyone.

  Aug 15, 2005

• In scholarships, sweat the small stuff

  Those smaller awards can really add up, and there’s less competition for them.

  Aug 15, 2005

• Busted: Six top myths of in-state tuition eligibility

  If you’re thinking about pulling a quick state-residency switch to get a tuition break, better think again.

  Aug 15, 2005