Off To College? These Resources Offer Help!

Now that it is August, colleges and universities across the country are gearing up for the upcoming academic year. As early as next week, freshmen students will begin showing up on some campuses, followed almost immediately by upperclassmen. Come Labor Day or a few days later, most colleges will be in session with students settled into dorms or off campus housing.

Getting from here (home) to there (college) can seem a bit daunting especially with students needing lug much of their earthly goods with them. In times past, students brought just enough stuff with them for the semester, but 21^st century college students now bring all of that and so much more.

To help you get ready for leaving home, we’ve compiled a list of resources you may want to tap in order to expedite the process. Please click on the appropriate list for more information and download sheets and charts that will help you stay organized.

Sallie Mae – The largest student loan lender may be able to help you out if you’re still needing to close the financial gap. Federal and private student loan opportunities available.

Moving Checklist – Keeping track of everything is much easier to do thanks to this handy and free off to college moving checklist.

Income Ideas – When you get to college, will you have enough money to live on? If not, then you’ll need to produce income; this web page gives you some ideas.

College Spending Sheets – Do you need to track your money flow? If so, college spending sheets can help you manage your money, enabling you to have enough funds on hand for the entire semester.

SayCampusLife will be offering additional tips and advice over the next few weeks as you get prepared to head off to college. In the meantime, please peruse these resources to help make this coming academic year the best one yet!

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