Eight Years As A Working Student on Long Island
For eight years, I balanced work and school as a working student, commuting across Long Island while earning my degrees. My college experience didn’t look like dorm life or afternoons…
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The Savvy Scholar Journal
Tuition reimbursement guides, company insights, and strategies for working students.
Subsidized vs Unsubsidized Student Loans: What Borrowers Should Know
When I was in graduate school, most of my student loans were unsubsidized federal loans. Unlike some undergraduate loans, these loans started accruing interest immediately, even while I was still…
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Ford Tuition Reimbursement: How the UAW-Ford Education Program Actually Works
Many large companies offer tuition reimbursement, but Ford’s tuition reimbursement works differently from most employer programs. Through the Education Development and Training Program (EDTP) negotiated between Ford Motor Company and…
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National Working Students Week (April 20–24): What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Participate
National Working Students Week (NWSW) is an annual observance dedicated to recognizing individuals who balance employment with their education outside of traditional campus-based roles. While existing initiatives such as National…
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Working Student vs Student Employment: What’s the Difference?
Many students today work while earning their degrees; but not all working students are the same. When comparing working student vs student employment, the difference goes beyond simply having a…
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Starbucks Tuition Reimbursement: What It Really Is (And Why I Wouldn’t Choose It)
I’ll be honest, I struggled writing this article. It’s not because Starbucks doesn’t offer a strong education benefit; but because the more I looked into it, the more I realized…
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9 Student Loan Repayment Plans Explained (Federal Options Guide)
If you’re trying to understand how student loan repayment plans work, you’re not alone. I didn’t understand them either when I graduated in 2013 with a Master’s in Accounting and…
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Tuition Reimbursement: What It Is, How It Works & How to Use It to Reduce Student Loan Debt
Paying for college is one of the biggest financial decisions many people will ever make. And for millions of Americans, it comes with a heavy price tag. Today, 44.7 million…
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How I Graduated Without Massive Student Loan Debt While Working Full-Time
Yes, it is possible to graduate without massive student loan debt. You see, when I first started thinking about graduate school, I realized something that stopped me in my tracks:…
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Home Depot Tuition Reimbursement: Amount, Eligibility & How Long It Takes
Home Depot offers a tuition reimbursement program that helps employees pay for college courses and degree programs. If you’re new to this, here’s a full breakdown of of how tuition…
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