How to Manage Your Money as a College Student
Money is a big part of life but it’s not often talked about. Here’s stories about how current WSU students are paying for college, managing their money and using campus resources that can make your financial life easier too.
3 Reasons It Pays to Work While Being a Student
It’s daunting to think of adding one more thing to the to-do list on top of getting settled on campus, but considering having a part-time job might just be worth your while. Working while being a full-time student can provide you with many valuable skills that can be...
WSU Foundation Scholarships: Easy as 1-2-3!
Recently, the WSU Foundation Scholarship application process was changed and now it's SO EASY. You’re all smart enough to get into college in the first place, so I know that you’re smart enough to give it a shot! How do you apply to scholarships you ask? I’ll tell...
Here’s How We Can Help If You Have to be Verified for FAFSA
If you’re anything like me, financial aid is a confusing jumble of papers, taxes and money. WSU requires students to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) every year and you may be selected to have your FAFSA verified. There are a...
Let’s Talk Money: Financial Aid at WSU
Let’s talk money. College may come with a high price tag, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. A lot of people get uncomfortable talking about money especially when discussing how they are going to pay for college. Financial aid is an option to help! Without it,...
Work Study: What is it and am I Eligible?
College is a time in your life that can be puzzling while trying to find a part-time job that fits you. It can seem like a lot to handle at once but it doesn’t have to be. WSU offers many resources to help you find the perfect fit. One of those opportunities is work...
8 Questions to Ask Admissions Counselors
Narrowing down your selection of college choices can often seem like an overwhelming task. Try talking to an admissions counselor to get some of your questions answered. Fall is a common time for college admission representatives to visit your high school. Here are 8...
Figuring Out FAFSA
I’m going to get a piece of common knowledge out of the way. College costs a lot of money—and people don’t usually have a spare $18K lying around the house. Maybe you’re lucky enough not to need any financial aid, but you’re probably more like me and the other 94% of...
Strategies for Paying for College
It’s no secret that college can get expensive. Course fees, textbooks, meal plan, and residence-life can add up quickly—making that total semester cost a truly intimidating number. Don’t let the price tag scare you because attending a university is a fundamental...
Get on the Scholarship Grind Now
As the school year quickly approaches, so does the horrifying word “adulting.” This means busting out your planner, resurfacing the backpack you eagerly shoved in your closet at the end of May and crying as you...