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Software your school may already pay for
Campus licenses often cover writing, statistics and security software. Here is how to find yours and what happens when you leave.
Tech and internet articles
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Lower-cost home internet options
Many internet providers run reduced-price plans for households in public assistance programs. Here is what to compare and ask.
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Lifeline phone and internet service
A long-running federal program that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service, one discount per household.
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Buying a laptop for school
Check what your program needs, compare refurbished and campus store options, and ask whether aid can account for the cost.
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Borrowing a laptop or hotspot from campus or the library
Short and term-long loans of laptops, hotspots and chargers are common. Here is how they work and what to watch for.
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Protecting your student accounts
Your school login, email and FSA ID hold grades, aid and refunds. Here is how to keep each one in your hands.
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Phishing messages aimed at students
Fake refund notices, job offers and account warnings follow the school calendar. Here is how to spot them and what to do.
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Using campus and public Wi-Fi safely
How to pick the right campus network, spot a fake hotspot, and handle banking or aid forms on a shared connection.
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Lowering textbook costs
Renting, buying used, library reserves, open textbooks and inclusive-access opt-outs all cut the cost of course materials.
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Accessibility tools built into the devices you already have
Read-aloud, dictation, captions, magnification and focus settings come with most phones and computers at no extra cost.