Going to Grad School
If you are considering a master's, doctorate, or further education, strategic planning is key to turning your academic goals into a career that provides financial success.
Below are some ideas that can help you save so you can pay for all of your graduate school expenses:
- Create a detailed spending plan and stick with it.
- Make sure you are saving on the little things, including groceries.
- Do your research on housing and its related expenses- This includes laundry costs. Save wherever you can, even if it means passing up an expensive apartment so that you can save for your dream home in the future.
- Keep transportation costs down- Use bicycles, public transit, carpooling, walking, etc. Click here for some transportation alternatives in the Provo area.
- Be well-informed about insurance options- In particular health insurance and renter's insurance.
- Stay healthy without breaking the bank- Click here for some ideas that can help.
- Don't forget or underestimate your moving costs- Be sure to plan ahead and budget them in.
- Time is money- Click here for some ideas that can help you save time to get more "bang for your buck" out of every second.
- Keep track of your loans- How much longer do you have left to pay them off using a loan calculator?
Master's in Business Administration (MBA)
If you are working towards your MBA, visit the Pre-Management page for more information.
Law School
If you are preparing for law school, visit the Pre-Law page for more information.
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