Student Finances

It’s no secret going to college is pricey. From tuition and books to lodging and food, things can add up fairly quickly. These guides will help you along the way and answer questions that students may not get the answer to by going to class.

  • Among the many questions students must ask when planning for college, "How much will my degree cost?" is usually high on the list. It's a valid consideration. With the cost of college rising exponentially over the last several decades and student loan debt in the U.S. totaling... Read More
  • Advanced placement (AP) courses are a great way for high school students to make sure they're fully prepared for college courses. Performing well in these courses and on corresponding exams can help you start college with credits already earned. As of 2020, more than 1.2 million ... Read More
  • Deciding what school to attend is an important decision with lasting effects on a student’s future, but it can be difficult to know where to start with so much information available online. Intelligent.com aims to be a comprehensive, unbiased resource to help students determine... Read More
  • No matter who you are, determining how to finance a college education is a complex decision involving many factors. For Hispanic and Latino students, specific considerations may include their citizenship and their parents' citizenship statuses, their parents' employment, and whet... Read More
  • Student loans and the cost of college are two issues that have been getting increasing attention over the past decade with the total outstanding student loan debt now approaching $1.7 trillion. There is no shortage of stories about student loan borrowers who have had their liv... Read More
  • If you're considering pursuing higher education in the emerging field of artificial intelligence, you've likely heard the phrases artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) used interchangeably. While the two are related, there are key differences that students should... Read More
  • Artificial intelligence may be the most exciting potential career path for individuals who like being on the cutting edge of technology. Major global companies like Microsoft, IBM, and Google parent company Alphabet invest heavily in AI research and development, driving demand fo... Read More
  • Self-driving cars. Delivery drones. Programs that can write everything from cover letters to love songs. Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to impact many aspects of modern life, and AI engineers drive this innovation. If you're wondering how to become an AI engineer, this... Read More
  • The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies has the potential to disrupt many aspects of human life, including jobs that are expected to see growth over the next few years. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts that the employment rate for several AI-... Read More