College MoneyComing soon
How I Graduated With $0 in Student Debt Without Need-Based Aid
No need-based aid and no family-paid tuition. Here is how the pieces fit together — and what is (and isn't) repeatable.
Resources
Make college pay off. Read the playbook.
Specific, practical writing on money, opportunity, career, experience and direction. The first articles are on the way.
ScholarshipsComing soon
Where I Found 20+ Scholarships
The specific kinds of places I looked, and how to find their equivalents for your school, major and community.
ScholarshipsComing soon
How to Build a Scholarship System That Doesn't Take Over Your Life
A sustainable way to track, prioritize and reuse your work so scholarships don't consume every weekend.
InternshipsComing soon
How to Find Internships Before You Think You're Qualified
Why waiting until you feel ready costs you time, and how to start building experience earlier.
FellowshipsComing soon
How to Find Fellowships Most Students Never Hear About
Where fellowships are listed, who they're for, and how to put them on your radar early.
College MoneyComing soon
How to Think About Working During College
Weighing income, experience and time — and choosing work that pays you back in more than one way.
Study AbroadComing soon
How to Evaluate Whether Study Abroad Is Worth the Cost
A cost/benefit framework for deciding whether, when and where to study abroad.
Study AbroadComing soon
How I Traveled to 30+ Countries While in School
How travel fit into a full college schedule and a real budget — and what I'd tell a student who wants the same.
College LifeComing soon
The Opportunity Calendar Every College Student Should Build
Most deadlines arrive on a predictable cycle. Here's how to map yours so you stop finding out too late.
CareerComing soon
What I Would Do Differently Starting Freshman Year
Honest hindsight on priorities, timing and the things that mattered less than I expected.
Free resource
The College ROI Starter Kit
The 25 places students forget to look for scholarships, grants, internships, fellowships & funded opportunities.
- Scholarships beyond the big search engines
- Grants and department awards
- Internships and co-ops
- Fellowships and funded programs
- Study-abroad and international funding
Scholarships are only one piece of the puzzle. Get the list, then start connecting the rest.