There's less than a month left to file taxes. Luckily, many filers are seeing big breaks this year. In addition to the nationwide rebate checks, most online students can apply sizable tax deductions. My About.com article, Tax Breaks for Students, explains the deductions now available. Here's a blurb: “If you are attending an accredited university, [...]

It's hard to think about next semester's textbooks before starting this semester's finals. But, if you want to save, now is the time. My recently updated About.com article shows how online students can save on textbooks. Here's the gist: “Textbooks can cost hundreds of dollars a semester. If you want to save on next semester's [...]

If you're an online student chances are you've received a lot of mail enticing you to seek financial aid, scholarships, grants, and other school-funding opportunities. Many banks offer competitive student loans. But, that doesn't mean you should fall for everything you read in a mailer. A recent eLearners blog post shares tips on avoiding financial [...]

Since virtual schools were given access to federal aid several years ago, many online students have relied on student loans and grants to fund their education. The new student loan bill may change the way these students pay tuition bills…. Continue. SPONSOR

If you're in the military, you may qualify for tuition assistance from the government. An eLearner's article explains:”Each service branch – Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard – offers a Tuition Assistance (TA) Program that helps defray the… Continue. SPONSOR

Tuition bills, textbook costs, travel expenses, and missed hours at work can be a hardship on any student. If you're looking for ways to save money, take a look at my list of 20 ways online students can save. Here… Continue. SPONSOR

Since 2006, students attending qualified online schools have been able to receive federal financial aid. However, as we've learned from the recent student loan scandals, it's always a good idea to research loans yourself. Several schools have been discovered accepting… Continue. SPONSOR

I know several students who've spent thousands of dollars in tuition, only to find they'll be in debt for the next thirty years. Spending $100,000 for a law degree or medical doctorate may be worth it. Spending $100,000 for a… Continue. SPONSOR

I know several students who've spent thousands of dollars in tuition, only to find they'll be in debt for the next thirty years. Spending $100,000 for a law degree or medical doctorate may be worth it. Spending $100,000 for a… Continue. SPONSOR

Over at About.com I recently posted an extensive article about federal student loans for online learners. Finding correct information about federal aid can be a challenge – there's a lot of misinformation floating around out there. Here's a blurb discussing… Continue. SPONSOR