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Alternatives to college: career training

Savings Corner

What it is: Trade schools are typically private schools — many are for-profit — that prepare students to enter a particular career directly after completing training. In addition, many community colleges have similar, and likely more affordable, programs. Also known as: Technical, career or vocational school. Credentials: Certificate.

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Shopping Savings: College Student Discouts at WonderWorks Myrtle Beach

Motherhood Moments

College students work hard but play harder. WonderWorks Myrtle Beach is offering them a great way to add affordable fun to their spring semester with their College Days promotion. Students can take advantage of All Access admission tickets for only $20, plus tax, during College Days, which runs from March 1, 2023, through May 31, 2023.

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Alternatives to College

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Does the cost of a four year college or university degree scare you? We all have been taught that a college degree is the path to the good life, but is it still – when students are emerging with heavy debt and little chance of a lucrative job? Are you afraid to go, and yet afraid not to go? Occupation. Median annual wage. Other jobs.

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Jobs for those Without a College Degree

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Don’t despair if you (or perhaps your children) aren’t planning on earning a four year college degree. There are interesting entry level jobs to which someone without a college degree can aspire. A college degree does pay more and gives you a much better ‘foot in the door’ with most employers.

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Kindergarten to College – Back to School Money Tips

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

If you believe in using allowances as part of personal finance training, letting your child take on more and more financial responsibility with an increasing allowance can help them be prepared to make good budgeting and spending decisions when they are on their own. College students have the option of renting books now. Get Rewarded.

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Scholarship Search: KC Scholars (Kansas City Area)

Motherhood Moments

Through this generous program, deserving applicants are awarded an opportunity to earn their college degree debt free. The calculation is based on household income, number of members in the family, and number of family members that will be in college at the same time. Be lawfully present in the U.S. Have at least a 2.5

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Disney College Program Bucket List – Last Update

Saving Everyday

I used to say that while I was conducting on the train, haha!). Catch up on previous DCP posts: Disney College Program Bucket List! First Two Weeks as a Disney College Program Intern! Disney College Program Bucket List – September Update. Disney College Program Bucket List – Fall Update.

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