Schools and Colleges

Is anyone else feeling physically unwell from college? I’m a first-year online student and I’ve been really struggling lately. My first term went surprisingly well—I managed to complete almost all of my assignments by Thursday with hardly any stress. I never thought I’d find college to be so manageable. However, […]

Has anyone received a larger tax refund due to their 1098-T form? I got mine a few weeks ago and plan to file my taxes next week. I’m covering my expenses out-of-pocket after financial aid, without any loans. My mom is worried I might not see a bigger refund because […]

Navigating College Costs My child will graduate from high school with an AA degree and a state scholarship that covers 100% of their tuition and some fees. They plan to attend an in-state university and live in a dorm. After applying the state scholarship and the maximum loan amount they […]

Is there a way to reinstate a Federal Pell Grant? I’m feeling really frustrated right now. We’re almost halfway through the semester, and a few weeks ago I consulted with an advisor about dropping a course. I was very clear about my financial concerns and how dropping the class might […]

I skipped a year of high school and will be starting college this fall! I’ll be seventeen for most of my freshman year, and I can’t help but feel a bit anxious about how others might perceive me. I tend to struggle socially, and I worry that being younger might […]

Need Tips on Staying in New York Over Summer Break Hey everyone! I’m looking for advice on how to spend my summer break in New York instead of going home. Things aren’t great back home, and paying for summer classes at my college is really costly. I’m feeling a bit […]

I’m feeling anxious about possibly failing this term, and I’m afraid of landing on academic probation or losing my scholarships. I experienced a severe mental health crisis that resulted in a hospital stay. While I felt better the week after, this past weekend really took a toll on me, and […]

Should I consider a medical withdrawal? Hi everyone, I’m reaching out for some guidance. I’m a senior on track to graduate this semester, but recently, my mental health has taken a sharp downturn that I can’t seem to understand. I’ve always been an honor roll student, but this semester I’m […]

Should I keep my notebooks? I graduated three years ago and still have most of my college notebooks. I work in my field of study and am contemplating pursuing a master’s in a different but related area. I’ve never pulled out my notebooks for reference, so they’re clearly not very […]