College Connect

By Michael Boyer I have been managing my own finances since I was about 15. This was never a huge issue until I came to college. In high school, I could count on … Read more

By Veronica Graff For most, college is about embracing bankruptcy and finding peace within the fact that you’re simply broke – that was quite the wake-up call. Spending money is like gaining weight, … Read more

By Sydney Maki College is hard on your bank account. The fiscal responsibilities you’ll have after graduation hit even harder. This summer was my last as a student, and as financial aid dispersal … Read more

By Mitchell Atencio When I was 10-years-old my family and I moved into a new house. We moved from a medium-sized suburban house in Chandler, Arizona to a custom home in south Gilbert. … Read more

By Kara Carlson Over the summer I had the opportunity to intern in Seattle, and explore a new city I had no familiarity with. Living in a new, big, and expensive city all … Read more

By Joe Gilmore I learned at a very young age how important credit is. My parents opened up a bank account for me when I was still in elementary school or junior high. … Read more

By Jimmie Jackson For a first-time college student, it can be hard to figure everything out financially. You have to fill out the FAFSA in order to be offered scholarship, loan, or grant … Read more

By Gabriel Sandler “Two paintings for 1200 baht” “I can’t do 1200, you have to go lower than that.” In a small art booth in Chiang Mai, Thailand, as it rained outside and … Read more

By Ethan Millman Over the past few years as a college student, like almost any other student, I’ve had to become more frugal. As a first semester freshman, I didn’t hesitate to go to … Read more

By Courtney Beesch My first set of consistent paychecks began when I was 15-years-old, working as a hostess for a local food joint. After finishing my school day, I’d wipe down menus, seat … Read more