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FIGHTING the Financial Aid Office
I wanted that money... BRING IT ON. Last blog I discussed how I had received work study for my first year at a 4-year university, then my...
karasquest
Jul 22, 20203 min read
I Got Paid For Doing My Homework (...and You Can Too!)
Scholarships and grants are given, loans must be repaid, but work study is a whole different animal. Sometimes it's not worth it, but...
karasquest
Jul 22, 20203 min read
I Was Awarded More Money Than I Needed For School
I paid for my first year at a large university with scholarships, grants, cash, and leftover education award $$ from an internship with...
karasquest
Jul 22, 20201 min read
Hacks to FINISH a College Class EARLY!
I finished a 14-week class in 3 weeks, thanks to batching, online homework, and a student job in which I could do homework while I...
karasquest
Jul 22, 20203 min read
Wishing For Worse Grades in College: Confessions of a Recovering Over-Achiever
I would have been fine, better even (sometimes), if I had gotten worse grades in college. Just take it from me, a girl who graduated...
karasquest
Jul 22, 20203 min read
I USED THE PELL GRANT FOR GAS MONEY
The funny thing about college is, there seems to rarely be a break in planning for future classes and future funds, to just enjoy the...
karasquest
Jul 14, 20203 min read
I SURVIVED SUMMER SCHOOL.
Ok so I had my major/minor plans and the university planned. Now, how to pay for it all, plus summer school? The amazing thing is that my...
karasquest
Jul 14, 20202 min read
Deciding on a University!
How long is one "supposed" to be at a community college? Because I was at mine, on and off, or 5 years! I really, honestly, didn’t think...
karasquest
Jul 13, 20202 min read
Thoughts On Deciding A College Major
A repeating point of struggle in my life for the longest time was WHAT TO MAJOR IN IN COLLEGE. Even though I knew that I could take my...
karasquest
Jul 13, 20203 min read
How to Leverage Honor Society Scholarships!!
So you've been invited to join an honor society at your high school or college? Does the notoriety draw you in? Resume building or...
karasquest
Jun 4, 20202 min read
The NATIONAL PARK SERVICE Paid for (Some) of My College!!
Despite my enjoyable, full college experience, I was feeling the pressure of deciding on a next step. It felt time for me to declare a...
karasquest
May 4, 20202 min read
“Kara’s Quest” for Debt-Free Living (Interview)
I'm daydreaming about how I will teach my kids about money... my imaginary kids that I don't have yet, that is! Yeah, I'm a finance nerd....
karasquest
Apr 7, 20204 min read
How I Got Free Textbooks!
I had heard of renting cheap textbooks, but not getting them for free! Read on to learn how I got a scholarship specifically for...
karasquest
Mar 11, 20202 min read
Humanities, Degrees, & Scholarships, OH MY!!
I kinda felt like I was shopping for the best college deal (much like these cute hats we found)... and to continue the analogy, credit...
karasquest
Mar 5, 20203 min read
How I got an *EASY* FULL-RIDE scholarship!
Lemme tell you how I found an "easy" full-ride scholarship that paid for 2 years of my education... It's basically the college's...
karasquest
Feb 5, 20203 min read
Night School... dun dun dun...
My internal chaos felt a bit like the above picture. Unsteady, but with a smile on my face because I felt like I was going somewhere,...
karasquest
Jan 30, 20202 min read
I failed some tests):
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily. ~ Zig Ziglar Don't...
karasquest
Jan 27, 20202 min read
How I got 33 college credits with $2400...
Here's how I finished 33 college credits with just my graduation party money... So, I have another friend that graduated with me who was...
karasquest
Jan 23, 20202 min read
I graduated from college debt-free!
Last month, in December 2019, I graduated from college debt-free! Now I want to share my story to inspire others to do the same! Ever...
karasquest
Jan 15, 20202 min read
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