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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Sponsored Content:The Innovation Institute: How do I get my big ideas  off the ground?

Sponsored Content:The Innovation Institute: How do I get my big ideas off the ground?

By Andrew Tindall October 12, 2017

What do Larry Page, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg have in common? If you’d answer that they’re self-made tech giants, or that they could each lose a cool billion dollars without batting an eye, you’re...

Wellness Wednesday: Surfing with Stress on the Mindfulness Surfboard

By Dr. Lavanya Devdas October 12, 2017

Stress: This deceptively simple six-letter word can help us gear up in preparation for an optimal performance. In contrast, when stress becomes a prolonged guest in our lives, our once-optimal performance...

Wellness Wednesday: Homesickness: even when you least expect it

Wellness Wednesday: Homesickness: even when you least expect it

By Bobbi Jo Witham October 12, 2017

The moment is finally here: You get to live on your own, make your own rules and have some independence.  It’s the start of your college experience after months of dreaming about it and planning for...

Financial Friday: Only Borrow What You Need Now, and Only Owe What You Need to Later

Financial Friday: Only Borrow What You Need Now, and Only Owe What You Need to Later

By Mark Mulkeen June 5, 2017

Last week, Financial Friday featured Federal Work Study as a way of reducing the cost of college. Its most attractive feature may be that it’s a type of financial aid that involves zero debt, which makes...

Finanical Friday: Work-Study Awards Waiting to be Claimed

Finanical Friday: Work-Study Awards Waiting to be Claimed

By Mark Mulkeen June 5, 2017

Fall is an exciting time for all of us as we head back to campus in hopes of a great year. But for many, it’s also a time of dreading bills that range on being unaffordable. That’s why this is also...

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Financial Friday: Schedule Your Classes Wisely, and Don’t Pay More than You Have to

By Mark Mulkeen June 5, 2017

There are a wide variety of ways students can control the amount of money they have to pay for college education, but the gross price of tuition is likely not often thought of as a controllable area. However,...

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Financial Friday: How to Save Money and Budget for the Reality of Off-Campus Living

By Mark Mulkeen June 5, 2017

College is undoubtedly a hectic and crazy experience. With so much to focus on during a semester, some important decisions can easily fall to the back burner. One such decision is, “Where will I live...

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Financial Friday: Scholarship Hunting: A Continuous Process for Any Student

By Mark Mulkeen June 5, 2017

So many cost-saving options for making college more affordable exist. From loans and grants, to working, to budgeting, and many more methods, dents in the costs of college start to accumulate in effectiveness...

Financial Friday: Research: One of the Most  Important Cost-Saving Tools in College

Financial Friday: Research: One of the Most Important Cost-Saving Tools in College

By Mark Mulkeen June 5, 2017

No matter what stage of college you are in, there’s always tons of research to be done. Maybe you’ve just been accepted to Pitt and are looking for loans to fund your time here. Perhaps you are already...

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Sponsored – Financial Friday: Automate Payments and Spread Out Costs with PittPAY Payment Plan

By Mark Mulkeen June 5, 2017

For many families with a student in college, the most painful part of the whole experience is paying large tuition bills each semester. But Pitt offers a payment option that could be slightly less painful. The...

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