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No doubt about it, obtaining a higher education is expensive. The average cost per year of a public college is around $6,000 a year. Multiply that by the four years (at least!) it takes to get an undergraduate degree, and you're looking at paying at least $24,000 for a college education, and that's just in tuition alone. Housing costs, books, and living expenses make college an expensive investment. In addition, students who go to a private school or an out-of state school can even pay up to $40,000 a year for college.

With the average student graduating with around $20,000 in student loans, many students would rather not be saddled down with that debt. However, there is free money available for college students, and you only need to know where to look to get it.

"How to get free money to go to college" »

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If you're planning on going to college in the near future, you probably know that tuition and fees are expensive, and they're not getting any cheaper. When paying for college, you have a number of options. While loans are one route to take, many students don't like the idea of being riddled with student loans for years to come after graduation.

One option for paying for college is free grant money. Unlike a student loan, a grant is considered a gift you don't have to pay back. These can be difficult to obtain, however, since they are mostly based on need and a first-come, first-serve basis. When it comes to grant money, it's important to begin learning about it early. The earlier you apply, the better your chances of getting the money.

"How to find out about free grant money" »

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Most entrepreneurs or would-be entrepreneurs have seen all kinds of ads or television commercials promising free money to start their businesses. These ads even feature people who claim to have gotten grants or tens of thousands of dollars free from the government after buying a "how-to" book.

However, most often, these types of offers that claim everyone is entitled to free government money are nothing more than scams, one that many experts and business consultants refer to as urban myths that won't go away. According to the small business association, Congress has not set aside any type of monies for the purpose of starting or funding small businesses. There are, however, very restrictive grants that are rewarded to people to research new technologies for the government, but they are mostly limited to people who are experts in the fields of engineering or physics - the average person who wants to start, say, a catering business, would not have access to these types of funds.

"How to get free money to start a business" »

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It's always exciting when you find a dollar or two in the dryer or the pocket of a pair of jeans. So imagine how nice it would be to find out you had hundreds or maybe even thousands of dollars in unclaimed money, as many Americans do.

What is unclaimed money?
Unclaimed money is usually in the form of savings or checking accounts that have been inactive for a certain period of time. They can also be old paychecks that have never been cashed, stocks and bonds, or utility deposits that were never claimed.

"How to find out if there is unclaimed money in your name" »

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