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How to save money on your college education Part I

In this multi-part personal finance series, readers will learn various ways to help save money for a college education, from off-the wall-scholarships and 529 programs, to the right time to refinance your loans. Parents and students alike who read this series will find something to help reduce the costs of a higher education before, during and after it takes place.

Part 1: Scholarships

I graduated from St. John's University in New York by the skin of my teeth -- not because of my grades, but because my family could barely afford the $14,000-a-year tuition. If it was not for the help of several scholarships, I would not have graduated from the prestigious university, which includes notable alumni such as the "Voice of the Yankees" Robert Shappard, former New York State Governor Mario Cuomo and NBA star Ron Artest.

To qualify for a scholarship, one does not need to be a math genius or a star quarterback. What you need is an imagination, the ability to write a few essays and some luck.

When it comes to needing money for higher education, it's everywhere. You just need to know where to find it.


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