Campus Life articles from December 2002

Campus Life archives from December 2002

Thanks, God, for ... nothing? (Paying For College).
December 1, 2002... Sixty hard-earned dollars. Gone. Stolen. I'd met with a few of my friends for Bible study at Center Lake Park, not far from where I lived. It was a very cool study, but a very hot day. So afterward, some of us guys decided to peel off our...

Show us the money & win! We've stashed cash throughout this special issue. Find it and win a Game Boy Advance, courtesy of Nintendo! (Contest).
December 1, 2002... Finding money has never been so easy. Just flip through the pages of this magazine and you'll run across pictures of bills and coins hidden all over the place. Count what you see and write it down in dollars and cents. Then fill out the rest of...

Just trust God? Will God really provide the money you need? (God & U).
December 1, 2002... In your search for college cash, you may hear people say, "Don't worry. Just trust God." Now that sounds like the "spiritual" thing to do, but what does it really mean? Well, first of all, it's crucial to note that trusting God is the...

Countdown to college cash. (Paying For College).
December 1, 2002... When it comes to paying for college, money isn't all that matters. Timing is also key. Use this handy schedule to help you keep tabs on financial aid deadlines, scholarship due dates and everything in between. Freshman, Sophomore and...

Terms to know. (Paying For College).
December 1, 2002... College Scholarship Service (CSS) A service that provides the Financial Aid PROFILE Service (see below), which is required by some colleges. Cooperative Education Plan (Co-op) A program offered by some colleges that lets you...

How we did it: student secrets for finding the money you need. (Good Advice).
December 1, 2002... You've made the college choice. Now you're wondering how you'll pay for it. So, we asked students from Milligan College in Johnson City, Tennessee, for their advice on finding enough cash to support a Christian college education. Start...

We're fighting about money: an expert answers your questions about paying for college. (Campus Q&A).
December 1, 2002... I had a big fight with my parents about the way I spend money, I know I need to save for college, but I also don't want to miss out on all the fun I can have with my friends--and where ! live, it takes money to have fun. I don't know what my...

Cash.com: don't know where to look for college cash? The Web is a great place to start. (Paying For College).
December 1, 2002... On the Web, you can learn just about anything you want to know about paying for college, but it helps to know where to start. We found seven sites to get you on the right track. finaid.org This comprehensive site is packed with more...

Worth the work: Becky Sletto believes God wants her at a Christian college--and that makes all the financial sacrifice worth the effort. (Paying For College).
December 1, 2002... When Becky Sletto decided to turn down a full-ride swimming scholarship to the University of Wisconsin--Eau Claire, there were probably some people who thought she was crazy. "The school was going to pay for absolutely everything," she...

"The right school for me". (Paying For College).
December 1, 2002... What possible reason could a person have for transferring from a $9,000-per-year state university to a $24,000-per-year private Christian college? Kyle Jamison, who spent his freshman year at the University of Minnesota before transferring...

Crash course on cash: answers to your questions about paying for college. (Paying For College).
December 1, 2002... You've probably got a ton of questions about financial aid and paying for college. We know. We've heard 'em. And we've found answers to many of the questions you and your parents are asking. Paying for college seems overwhelming. Where do I...

Will work for fun! These five students found jobs that make use of their talents and interests. (Paying For College).
December 1, 2002... Whether you're heading off to college next fall or still have a couple of years left at home, now's a great time to think about how you could put away some dollars for school. Of course, that probably means a part-time job. Sound boring?...

Free money! Scholarships are everywhere, but you've got to know where to look. (Paying For College).
December 1, 2002... Are you tired of bugging your high school guidance counselor for new scholarships? Have you exhausted every idea for running down free money? Don't give up! There are still a lot of sources waiting for you to check out. Parents: * Ask...

Card tricks: how to use a credit card ... without spending a dime!
December 1, 2002... SURE BEATS RACKING UP DEBT, DOESN'T IT? FOR PLAYING TABLE FOOTBALL You SHOULD TRY VISA... THEY OFFER A LOWER PERCENTAGE OF NICKS AND CUTS For shaving. AAAND I GET CASH BACK ON EACH "TIDDLE" For the ultimate tiddlywinks...

How to handle your money: what you need to know about credit cards, checking accounts and debit cards. (Paying For College).
December 1, 2002... I'll admit it right off: I'm not a money whiz or one of those "experts" from an infomercial who can tell you how to turn a buck into a thousand overnight. I'm just a college junior. But I do know a few things about late-night pizza runs. (Do I...

My credit card nightmare.
December 1, 2002... I pulled the letter out of my campus mailbox and sighed heavily as I glanced at what I thought was yet another bill from one of my credit card companies. But it wasn't a bill. As I walked from the mailroom and into the snack bar of the student...

The 2002-2003 financial aid directory. (Paying For College).
December 1, 2002... Where should you begin the money search? Well, right here. The next few pages can steer you toward the college cash you need. On the following pages, you'll find financial aid facts about dozens of great Christian colleges. Flip through...

Where you can find them: the following schools are participating in this College Guide.
December 1, 2002... Northeast Region Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern University (PA) Geneva College (PA) Gordon College (MA) Houghton College (NY) Lancaster Bible College (PA) Messiah College (PA) Philadelphia Biblical University [PBU] (PA)...

Majors matrix.
December 1, 2002... Majors Matrix ACCOUNTING ART BIBLE Northeast Region Eastern Nazarene College (MA) Eastern University (PA) M M M Geneva College (PA) ...

God's surprises: what if we always got everything we asked for? (My Life On Campus).
December 1, 2002... My parents have a knack for surprises. When I was 12, I had been eyeing a bike for more than a year, and I just knew I'd get it for Christmas. I could feel it with every bone in my body. On Christmas morning, I ran downstairs and looked...