How To Take A Class Without Making A College Textbook Purchase: 3 Simple Techniques

Author: Kevin Ihrig

A college textbook purchase can set you back hundreds of dollars. I have 3 great places to look for textbooks to avoid buying textbooks altogether. You may not know it, but you can often get textbooks for free. Learn these techniques for saving money in college, and use them over and over again.

How I Took Classes - But I Didn't Buy Textbooks
I recently finished an MBA, and those textbooks are not cheap! In one class, I had 3 textbooks, but I was able avoid buying 2 of them. I had to make some calls or send some emails, and in this specific case, I had to talk to the professor as well. But in the end, I avoided some expensive books. I'll show you 3 ways below.

Strategy #1: Loaned Textbooks
I know, it sounds crass, but we are talking about real money. Besides, it isn't that hard to do. I just called some friends that had been in other classes with me, and I asked if they still had their textbooks. One did, and he let me borrow them for the semester.

Tip: Make lots of friends like this. This guy was a semester or two ahead of me, and took similar classes. We did have one class together where I took it before him in the program. Also, he loved to keep his books for reference for later. I didn't keep mine, and he didn't mind loaning his. Also, I was always careful with his books, and I didn't write in them. I just had to drive to his house to get them, and I avoided several college textbook purchases by maintaining the friendship.

One of the books was an article anthology, just a bunch of articles in one place. A new version had come out, so I had to ask the professor what articles we would be using, and compare that to my borrowed book. He said there were only a few new ones, and I found those online doing a search, or through a library database, like EBSCO Host. I had access as part of being a student, so it was free.

I took care of my friend's books and returned them at the end of the term. And he lent me some more after that.

Nearly Free: Technically, I may have had to use some paper and toner to print a 10 or 20 page article. Not bad ;o)

Strategy #2: Ask the Professor
I had a book coming to me, and it hadn't arrived yet, but you can use this to avoid your college textbook purchase altogether in some cases. Since mine was delayed, I asked the professor if I could borrow an old one of his for a couple of weeks. He said no problem.

I used his book till mine came, but I could have asked for a longer period. Professors often have books for years, and they often get extra books from publishers. A good relationship can help here as well.

Strategy #3: The Study Lab
When I took an economics class as an undergrad, we had a lab to go to study for the class. A teaching assistant was there to answer any questions, with his own book. The lab had some great hours, but was often unoccupied.

Simply go to the lab and use the book and ask questions, just like you should as an interested student. Let the lab assistant help you, and use their book while in the lab.

Bonus: You finish your assignment, and you avoid a college textbook purchase. Be sure your class actually has a study lab, a TA, and a book before you try this one. Borrowing is even cheaper than a used textbook sale.

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Author: Kevin Ihrig

Your financial aid check is here - you can go to college! But what do you do with the leftover money, after tuition is paid? You can use for other expenses, college related one. I'll show you five.

Get Registered and Cover Tuition
Financial aid you receive always has to go for direct college costs first, like tuition. But that makes sense, since it is to go to school. After you handle those expenses, you have several approved ways to use the money you have received for school.

I looked it up and found that most universities offer an explanation of the the basics of what you can use your Pell grant or other financial aid money for. University of Oregon provided great budgeting information. Let's get started.

1. Your Place
Everybody needs a place to live. Your housing costs always qualify, because everyone needs a place to stay. You'll also have to pay for everything that goes along with it, like utilities. Costs in this category will include heat, power, water/trash, internet (a necessity these days), telephone, and satellite or cable.

And mortgage payments count, not just rent. You can use your financial aid to make mortgage payments, even more so for nontraditional students over 25, or if you own and rent to roommates. Just an idea that could help you get ahead on your future.

2. Medical, Dental, Vision and the like
Yes! Doctor bills: medical, dental, optical, disability and what you need to stay healthy. You know what else, your expenses for health insurance comes under the same heading. Paying for dental work and prescriptions, health care you need you can pay for with financial aid. To get to class, you have to be healthy. But pay tuition first.

3. Class Supplies
When you go to college, you need things. Textbooks, of course, but you'll need paper supplies for the printer, for your binders, and a few of the other things students carry, calculators, computers, maybe a few more pieces of technology. You won't buy the whole store, but some of that financial aid will have to go for all these items.

4. Transportation
To and from class requires a ride - a bus, a train, a bike, a car. Somehow you'll get to class every day, and the money for it can come from your financial aid package. Hey, don't go crazy and buy a full-size pickup with a hitch and a winch - or a Mercedes C-class. You can use some of your money for reasonable transportation to commute. If you can wait for a car, you'll be in less debt. If not, try to find a less expensive one. You have to go to school, so you get to spend some money on it.

5. The Last Category
The four categories above handle many of your basic expense, with one other major category left out. The last category includes many expenses you will have on a regular basis, to get your through the week.

The expenses in this category: day to day living expenses. You know, a latte, a bagel with cream cheese, a sub sandwich, or maybe new shoes. Paying for your daily food and other living costs fill out another approved set of expenses. But don't eat out every meal, and watch the prices on those new clothes. If you ever need to get a bit more financial aid later in the year, but you've put out $1000 per month on clothes just for you, you may have a difficult time adding to your loan. Or you'll just have a ton of debt, a problem in itself.

Enjoy school, and try to keep expenses down. But know that if you have financial aid money after tuition, you can still use if for basic school expenses. And finish. It's worth it.

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Author: Kevin Ihrig

If you need college grant money, this article is for you. More sources for grants mean more opportunity to get money. Money you can use for tuition, textbooks, living expenses, a computer, transportation, and other student expenses.

Let's get into the sources. First of all, have you heard of Ted Kennedy? He is the senate chairman of the education committee. Recently, he and President Bush came to an agreement on education finance. As a result, over $20 billion will move from other programs into the Pell grant program - which you may have applied to.

Everybody knows about Pell grants. Just thought you'd like to know that more people will receive Pells in the years ahead. Now on to more sources you may not have heard of yet.

Have you heard of the National Sea Grant College Program? It is an office of the federal government that studies seas and oceans. They offer grants to college students in every coastal and great lakes state. Think about all that coastline - that's a lot of states! This is their website:

http://www.education.noaa.gov/students.html

Also, NASA offers a college grant program. NASA has several outreach programs for students, for students at all levels. For higher education, NASA offers a grant and scholarship program for space research projects. Go to this link, and click for students and then higher education:

http://www.nasa.gov/

The above programs are great. And the federal government offers in addition to the Pell grant, the Federal Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), the Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG), and the Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (SMART grants). To learn more about these federal programs, you can go to:

http://studentaid.ed.gov/PORTALSWebApp/students/english/grants.jsp

But that's just the start. You may not have enough for school even after all the federal programs listed above. Many more programs exist for you to check into for college grant money. For instance, have you checked with your state lately?

Every one of the fifty states has at least one program of its own. Some, like California and New York State, have several. You might be surprised when you look up your state. You can get government money for college all across the country.

And it doesn't stop their. Do you live in a territory or the District of Columbia? Puerto Rico and Washington D.C. both have excellent student grant programs. The only territory you might have trouble with: The Northern Marianas, you know, Saipan, Tinian, Rota, it's an island chain. And maybe American Samoa. Otherwise, you should find a program you can apply to for aid.

As you might expect, some of the smaller states don't compare to the large, more populous ones. These will have fewer programs, perhaps just one or two. The large states, like Texas, will have many more. Having choices in your college funding helps as you look for tuition money. This short article search for grants.

Some states offer grants for students at vocational schools or even for part time students or nontraditional students returning to school. Very helpful that people have set up programs like this for so many who need help.

One other idea. Many states have banded together to offer discounts and exceptions for out of state students in certain cases or for certain schools. I hadn't seen these agreements before researching and writing about government money for college opportunities. It turns out that a group of states in the Rockies and west formed an alliance, as did a group of states in the south. A few plains states also offer waivers, but not as a group.

This can help you attend a good school that would normally be out of reach if you fall in the right category. Instead of paying out of state tuition, you can get an exception and pay in state tuition as if you were a normal resident, and finish your degree.

For state programs, take a look at your state government site and look for higher education programs. Then, look for a grants page or one about financial aid. With some looking, you can find these great programs.

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Author: Robert Valentine

Tuition, room and board, fees, books, supplies, equipment, and transportation. Sounds expensive, doesn't it? Even if you're a few decades removed from college, you know paying for college can be a struggle—and it's only getting worse.

Higher education has changed immensely the last few decades, as technology is increasingly utilized on campuses. Typewriters have been replaced by expensive computers, textbook prices have increased, college students are more likely to own a car, and today more and more entertainment opportunities are available for students to spend their money on. Across the board, college costs more for students today.

But it isn't just students who have more costly obligations today. Parents and the institutions themselves have been hit hard by the increase. The cost of educating a college student has skyrocketed, including an increase in tuition, room and board, and fees, not to mention supplies such as textbooks. Add in general inflation and continued cost increases and by the time your children or grandchildren enroll you've got the formula for a fairly expensive bill.

But that doesn't mean you're defenseless against the costs of higher education. There are several options available to save for college. Among the many educational savings opportunities available (and the one I'll discuss today), one of the easiest ways to save for higher education is the Coverdell Education Savings Account (Coverdell ESA).

A Coverdell ESA (formerly known as an Education IRA) is a simple and reliable way to finance a future education. Any single individual who makes less than $110,000 a year in adjusted gross income (AGI), or married couple that makes less than $220,000 a year AGI is eligible to open a Coverdell. That means aunts, uncles, or even grandparents can open an account for any family member. Once the account is opened, a beneficiary is named. Contributions can be made to the account up until the beneficiary turns 18. One of the drawbacks to a Coverdell is the yearly contribution limit. Account holders can only contribute $2000 a year to an ESA. If a single person makes between $95,000 and $110,000 (AGI), or a married couple makes between $190,000 and $220,000 (AGI), the yearly contribution you can make gets gradually smaller. For more specific information on contribution limits, ask a financial professional. Coverdell's are a great option for those who start to save early and want to put a little away each year.

Contributions to a Coverdell are not tax-deductible; however, any withdrawal for a qualified educational expense is tax and penalty-free. A qualified educational expense can include tuition, fees, and books. Another advantage to a Coverdell is if you are educating a child at a private elementary or secondary school. Withdrawals can be made from your account, tax and penalty-free for an educational expense as soon as the account is opened.

Once a child turns 18, contributions are no longer accepted into the account. The student must then withdraw all of the money from the account within 30 days after his or her 30th birthday. Any money withdrawn after the 30 days is taxable and also subject to a 10% penalty. Luckily, if you have a remaining balance in your account and you wish to continue using it for another child, you can change the beneficiary of the account.

Planning to save for college for your children or grandchildren can be a daunting task, but by working with a trusted financial professional, you may be able to reduce some of the stress and hassle associated with it. Coverdell's offer unique advantages to other college saving techniques. They're especially nice if you wish to put a reasonable, yet consistent amount away for an education, every year.

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Author: Nicole Tanga

College students everywhere struggle with the prospect of paying their tuition bills on time, every time. Missing a payment, or being late, can be a frightening prospect that may even keep students up at night worrying over how their college or university will react to their late payment. Being able to pay bills on time and avoid this frustration and worrying will help students regain focus on schoolwork and help become more attentive in class.

College tuition scares students across the globe into scouring the internet in search of scholarships and grants so that they can put this thought behind them. Unable to do so, some students consider forgetting college and entering the workforce. While college may not be for everybody, for those that dream of attending a college or university, missing out can be an awful prospect. Students should do whatever it takes to ensure they are able to attend school, even if financial woes seem to be preventing them from doing so. Many students find hope in the form of a college internship. An internship will allow students to earn some money to pay their college tuition bills and give them the opportunity to gain some real world experience in the process.

Being able to rid themselves of the burden that is college tuition, students find themselves more relaxed and happier in school. They are no longer forced to sit up in bed thinking of new ways to pay their bills and can take some solace in knowing that their bills will be taken care of each and every month. A college internship that is paid is great, but one that allows students the opportunity to really earn some extra cash and let their ambitious minds guide them through the real world while they are still in college is invaluable. These programs give students unique opportunities to experience what they are able to accomplish when they really put their mind to it and work hard towards their goals.

Outside of scholarships, grants and loans, students may feel lost when trying to come up with new ways of paying their college tuition. They are forced to get creative (no, not in the devious sense) and explore other options. Many find themselves worrying more and more with each passing day, unable to come up with a plan of paying their bills. Finding an internship that gives them the opportunity to meet financial obligations and earn some real world experience will relieve the stress facing these students. Students may then be able to put this burden behind them and focus on their research, studying and learning.

With their renewed focus, students often feel energized and enjoy their college careers much more than their peers that do not take advantage of these internship programs. Learning new things and being exposed to new ideas, students find that the benefits of college internships extend beyond their financial rewards. Students are better prepared for the real world and usually leave the internship with a sense of pride, accomplishment and confidence.

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Author: Peter Franklin

College is obscenely expensive and becoming more so by the year. Not only is there the enormous cost of tuition, but students must also account for the expense of books, miscellaneous campus fees, transportation, dorm fees, and food.

Some people's parents can afford to pay for college, but others have to be more resourceful and work their way through school.

A person who really wants something in life can find a way to attain it. That often means being clever as well as working hard. There are numerous opportunities to make the money to cover college expenses. After you read this, talk with the financial aid offices of the school to which you want to go or are already attending.

1. Loans

The most common means of paying for school is by borrowing the money from a bank. Every bank has a program that offers educational loans, even if you don't yet have any established credit.

Shop around for loans with the lowest interest rates and those that don't start accumulating until you leave school or later. The school to which you are applying may have a specific loan program that they would prefer you use.

2. Work-study Jobs

Most schools have special employment opportunities that are only available to students who need help paying for school These jobs are at the school you attend, generally pay well, and often permit you time to study while on the job. They are better than jobs outside of school because they are close to where you go to class and will normally be very flexible to accommodate your class schedule.

3. Scholarships from Outside the School

There are literally thousands of scholarships, ranging from $50 to full tuition. Businesses and nonprofit organizations alike offer scholarships to help students attend college. Each scholarship is aimed toward something slightly different.

Whatever your background ethnically, religiously, or ideologically, chances are there are several scholarships available that can meet your need. You simply have to find them.

4. Financial Aid from Your School

Most schools have lots of money to give away and only charge the wealthiest students full tuition along with room and board. See what kinds of scholarships and aid your school offers. If they don't provide you enough money to cover your costs, let them know you will be unable to attend without additional funding.

5. Jobs with Time to Study

If you have to work - even full time - to pay for college, you had better get a job that affords you time to study while working. There are many jobs which pay well and at which it is acceptable to do schoolwork. Some examples are security guards, receptionists, and cashiers at slow businesses, libraries, or museums.

Of course, summer jobs in between school semesters are always a great options to not only earn extra spending money, but also additional amounts that can help bridge gaps between overall college expenses and lacking funds.

If you need to pay for college, be creative. There are countless ways to make money, especially for people as young and active as college students.

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Author: Kevin Ihrig

College scholarship essays seem impossible the first time you write one. Here you will learn why scholarships require these essays and pointers on how to improve your writing. You'll have more vivid examples of how you have overcome, learned, and grown. Let's get started.

Why do I have to write a Scholarship Essay?
The foundations, committees, universities, some grant giving agencies and so on need you to write college scholarship essays for three reasons. Once you see the reasons, I think you will feel better about writing. And you'll find ways to make your writing better as well:

1. You demonstrate capability. By writing a sample for to win a scholarship award, you prove you can write well. Always write the essays yourself, as this keeps the essay unique, shows integrity, and avoids plagiarism. Even if you have a company evaluate your writing and offer suggestions for improvement of an essay, you created the idea and the details in it. This small essay example provides a window into your academic abilities, and lets the scholarship committee see that you value education and will finish the degree or program you plan to attend.

2. Your goals match the goals of the scholarship giver. Do a little research on the scholarship you want to receive. What does it stand for? Can you find a mission statement or purpose? Perhaps you can read old press releases or news stories, too. Many groups, especially businesses and foundations, give away scholarship money or a grant to further their own purposes. They want to award the money to a person with similar principles.

3. Your essays speak for you. In any scholarship essay, you will provide some detail or experience from your own life. Reviewers see you through these details, and decide if they want you to represent their mission. Once you have received the scholarship, you can reflect on them for better or worse. Of course, you can see that you will want to present the best of your life. Not a rosy picture, but the real you, when you overcame, learned an important principle, or succeeded in spite of the odds against you. Or even a failure that taught you how to be a better person.

Your essays will present a small portion of you and what you have learned during the course of your life college scholarship essays. The essay provides the scholarship committee reassurance that you will be a good recipient and utilize the scholarship award to further their purposes and finish your studies to become a contributor to society.

For example, you usually won't find the beef council giving scholarships to vegetarians, or Wal-Mart handing out money for essays that talk about limiting urban sprawl. Their values and future plans don't go with these applicants.

After you have written a few scholarship essays, they will become easier. Plan on spending some time brainstorming. Make sure you stick to the guidelines in the application, such as for length. Always have some one proofread your article for mistakes, style, and flow. If possible, your proofreader should be a better writer than you, perhaps an English teacher, teacher assistant, or a professional writer.

Keep a copy of every essay you write, in case you can use it again. Also, you may be able to use a class essay for a scholarship application, or vice versa. When you have a topic assigned on an application, you may have to do some research before you can start writing. Spending a little time on this step will help your writing immensely. Some scholarships only require a personal statement, others want a full blown essay. In either case, reviewers will read your essay and either award you money or not, so make it great.

For your best chance to win more awards, apply for as many as possible. Don't quit. If you can pass high school English, you can write one of these essays and win some money for college, but you have to apply!

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Author: Nicole Tanga

Students across the globe struggle with the rising cost of attending college these days. Not everybody can afford the absurd costs that many schools carry. Students may grow discouraged with the fact that no matter how hard they work in high school and on their standardized tests, they still may not be able to attend the school they are admitted to.

College tuition can be a killer to a student's determination to better themselves and their grades so that they can get accepted into a good school. With tuition so high, many students feel that they will not be able to attend college even if they get accepted, so some students end up giving up on themselves and their college dreams.

While college may not be for everybody, for those that do dream of attending a good school, money should never be a barrier between them and their college degree. Students should practice good habits when it comes to studying so that when the time comes to apply to college, they will not have to worry about their grades.

Ideally, students will not have to worry about college tuition either, but unfortunately, this is a reality facing far too many students. Students should do their best to find every resource that may offer them some money to attend college. Many schools offer scholarship databases to help students find scholarships and grants they may qualify for.

As scholarships and grants are competitive, students may have to expand their horizons and explore other options as well. Many students turn to student loans to make up the difference left after scholarships and grants. However, nobody wants to be steeped in debt right after they graduate, so avoiding student loans is usually a good idea.

While colleges offer financial aid to some students, many will still come up short. Having a college internship is a great way to earn money for college and get some real world experience at the same time. Interviewers love to talk to students that stand out from the usual interviewee they speak to. With a college internship, students will be able to talk about paying their college tuition on their own and working their way through school.

This shows that the student takes initiative when necessary and already has experience balancing multiple items on an agenda. These are both welcomed characteristics to employers looking to hire the best possible applicants to put together a winning team that will lead their company into prosperity.

With well-developed leadership ability, students will impress potential employers. Students not only earn money for college tuition while at an internship, but are able to develop leadership ability and expand on skills they may already possess. Employers will love to see students with a valuable skill set ready to come in and make a difference in their company. Being able to offer something of value immediately will allow the new employee to make their presence known and gain recognition from those that make decisions higher up. It may even lead to a promotion sooner than they expected.

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Congress Extends Tax Deduction for Millions of College Families

Author: Reecy Aresty

Thanks to a last minute effort by Congress in December, President Bush extended the Tuition and Fees Deduction for one more year. However, while the opportunity has been viewed as a yearlong Christmas present for some of the 4.7 million families with students in college, for many – all that glitter won’t produce any gold!

As luck would have it, the Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006, which revived the Tuition and Fees Deduction, has three roadblocks obstructing taxpayers:

1. For those who are eligible to take the deduction, there is nothing on the 1040 indicating how or where to take it;

2. Those unaware of it, and most families are, will miss the opportunity entirely; and

3. Hundreds of thousands of taxpayers who previously took or will take the deduction would save substantially more by taking an Education Credit instead!

For a taxpayer to actually take the deduction, they must physically write in a ‘T’ on Line 35 of the 1040, and if they are also claiming a deduction for ‘Domestic production activities,’ they must also write in a ‘B’ and “attach a breakdown showing the amounts claimed for each deduction.

According to an IRS spokesman, Publication 600, which explains in detail how to take the Sales Tax Deduction, will be mailed to the 3.5 million households who took it last year. However, this document makes no mention of how to take the deduction for educator expenses (on Line 23 write in ‘E’), and noticeably absent is any reference to the subject in question.

As usual, misinformation is rampant as demonstrated by this quote from an AP story: “The IRS said the deduction for tuition and fees can be claimed on Form 1040, line 35, ‘Domestic production activities deduction,’ by entering ‘T’ on the dotted line to the left of that line.”

Regrettably, there are no dotted lines for Line 35 – they’re on Line 34 and Line 36! And with 4.7 million families affected, there is no way to guarantee that everyone who is entitled to a deduction will actually receive it. Only time will tell, and families will have three years to amend returns if this information reaches them in time…

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Reecy Aresty has been a financial advisor since 1977, and is founder and president of College Assistance, Inc., located in Boca Raton, Florida. He is the author of "How To Pay For College Without Going Broke," an invaluable, critically acclaimed, parent/student manual, (updated from its previous edition, "Getting Into College And Paying for It!"). Arguably the most revealing book ever written on college admissions and financial aid, it is also the only book of its kind available in Spanish. For the past 28 years, Reecy has helped thousands of families send their kids to the college of their choice for less than they ever dreamed possible. For more information on admissions & financial aid, and to checkout the best college book on the market today, please visit: Paylessforcollege.com

Author: Beth Ortega

The question facing many college students these days is: how am I going to pay for these daunting tuition bills when my scholarships and grants do not quite add up. Many students end up turning to student loans that they will end up paying back after graduation. Already being in debt when they get their first real job is never a fun situation, so avoiding this is usually an attractive prospect for many students.

What students often do when struggling with college tuition bills is find an internship or part-time job that will either help to alleviate some of the financial burden bring students down or pay for the entire tuition the student is missing. There is usually a gap between the money a student has after their scholarships and grants and the actual price of tuition they are required to pay. When the student has a college internship to help pay some of the tuition, they will feel much less stress and frustration when dealing with tuition collections. College tuition is a frustrating prospect for so many students these days, so finding ways of paying these bills is always a welcome prospect for these students.

What some students do is find a college internship that gives them a bit more freedom in earning potential than other internships. This usually allows them to work with a very flexible schedule so that they can work around classes. It also lets them be as ambitious as they want to be. With a loose chain, many students will go to town and earn a great deal of money. This not only helps with the college tuition bills, but it also looks good to future employers when they see how successful students can be when left to their own devices. Ambition is very valuable these days and many employers look for students who display a good deal of ambition. Having the evidence to back this up is usually a good thing on an interview.

Having a college internship will prove to be a very valuable tool in many ways. Not only will students be able to pay those nasty college tuition bills, but they will be able to market their experience to future employers. Employers often look for experienced students who took some initiative in college and found an internship that gave them the opportunity to learn some marketable skills. When students prove that they have already taken some initiative, they are showing that they will likely act in this manner in the future. Employers and interviewers love to see students that show this type of promise.

When it comes time to face those college tuition bills, students should always consider finding a college internship that will help them through the mess. With this off of their mind, students are usually able to show greater focus and concentration when it comes to their schoolwork and classes. This often leads to a higher grade point average and a more successful college career. This is a welcome prospect for any college student looking to gain an edge on his or her peers.

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