Securing financial aid is just one of many important milestones you'll face in your college career. This section offers additional college-related information to help you make smart decisions along the way:

• Making It Count: Monster offers free student aid and college planning seminars for parents through Making It Count.

• College Selection: Choosing the right school can be a challenge; these resources will help you find the school that meets your needs.

• Online College Degrees: Online degree and distance learning programs provide an alternative to more traditional brick and mortar colleges and universities.

• Jobs and Internships: What good is a college education if it doesn't land you a job? Find lots of helpful free advice about discovering the right job for your skills in this section.

• Volunteering: By volunteering you can help serve your community, gain experience and maybe even win scholarships. There is nothing more fulfilling than helping others in need.

• Tuition Refund Insurance: Provides insurance coverage to refund tuition in case the student has to withdraw for illness, injury, death or other reasons.

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