5 Ways to Cut the Cost of College




Between tuition, room & board, and books, figuring out how to afford a college education can feel like trying to jump through hoops.  Luckily, Purdue WIEP has advice to help you get your feet off the ground!
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1. Look for Value—Consider student debt and alumni salaries when looking at colleges.  For example, Purdue was included in Princeton Review’s Top 200 “best value” colleges because of Purdue’s commitment to “affordability, accountability, and quality” (President Mitch Daniels).

2. Brag Away—When applying for scholarships, make sure to include all of your passions and accomplishments.  Now’s the time to show the scholarship committee why you deserve that award!

3. Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop—Continue applying for scholarships after you get to school.  Many scholarships are available for current undergraduate students, and you can see some that Purdue has to offer on their Scholarship page.

4. File the FAFSA—Make sure to complete the FAFSA for need-based aid by your school’s priority deadline—Purdue’s is March 1. Here are some helpful directions.

5. Consider a Co-Op—Alternating between work and school helps students to gain valuable experience while earning money they can put towards their degree if they so choose.  If you’d like more information on Co-ops, click here for the first part of LilyAnn’s three-part Co-op experience! 

Keeping this advice in mind will help give you the tools you need to minimize your cost and maximize the quality of your education.


Need any more tips or advice? Feel free to reach out to us via social media or email; we are here to help!


-Brittany Allen


WE Link Leadership Team



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