Stephanie Farah

Stephanie Farah is a former writer and senior editor for Carnegie and CollegeXpress. She holds a BA in English from the University of Texas at Austin and a master's in Journalism from the University of North Texas. At various times, she has been an uncertain undergrad, a financial aid recipient, a transfer applicant, and a grad student with an assistantship and a full ride. Stephanie is an avid writer, traveler, cook, and dog owner.

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How Students Can Save Money on College Textbooks College textbooks can be expensive, but if you know how to shop around, they don't have to break the bank. Here are a few ways you can save money on books.
8 Tips to Help You Combat Senioritis Before It Starts Senioritis is the ailment that eventually plagues all high school students. Take the initiative to employ these eight tips for a great and productive year.
10 Signs the End of School Is Turning You Into a Zombie May is Zombie Awareness Month, and the end of the school year may have you feeling like the undead. Here are 10 scary signs to watch out for!
Paying Your Own Way: Financial Aid for Graduate School Graduate programs can be expensive, but there are numerous ways you can reduce or even eliminate the cost of attendance. Learn all about them here.
5 Things That Could Jeopardize Your Financial Aid There are things that could jeopardize the amount of money you're offered in your aid package. Be aware of these five things to avoid to get more money.
5 Questions to Ask Before Enrolling in an MFA Program Thinking about pursuing an MFA? Ask yourself these five questions before you do to know if it's the path you need to take for your future career.
What Does Need-Blind Really Mean With Financial Aid? Need-blind, need-aware, EFC...what does it all mean, and could your financial need factor into your college admission decision? Here's what you should know.
10 Things You Need to Do Before Leaving High School If you're a high school senior, you need to make memories while you can. From attending prom to senior pranks, here are 10 things to do before graduation.
5 Great Opportunities I Didn't Take in College That You Should Your four years of college will be full of opportunities, so take it from someone who's been there and don't miss out on them. Here are a few examples!
What You Need to Know About Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state students often pay higher tuition at public universities than state residents. Here's what to know about residency, tuition waivers, and more.

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