Morgan Staub

Morgan Staub is a recent graduate of the State University of New York at Geneseo, where he majored in English Literature. He served as visual arts editor for Geneseo's acclaimed literary journal, Gandy Dancer, and was the first place recipient of the school's 2017 Lucy Harmon Writing Award in Literary Fiction.
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Scholarships for Interior Design Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Are you the type of person who loves to use your imagination in every aspect of your life? In that case, chances are, your college major reflects this passion. Certain majors, especially those in the creative fields, allow their participants to pursue a fruitful career. Furthermore, they can explore the innovative side of their personality. …
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Should You Take Out More Than One Student Loan?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
A vast majority of college students find themselves forced to take out student loans in order to get through school. As tuition rates are at an all-time high, you’re probably feeling the stress of trying to pay your way through college. It’s possible that, like many students, you’re considering taking out more than one loan …
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What are “Hybrid Rates” for Student Loans?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
So you’ve graduated high school, and before you can stop Green Day’s “Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)” from playing on repeat in your head, your parents have approached you to have a conversation about student loans. It’s time to get down to business. If you have no idea how to approach the topic, don’t …
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Scholarships for Geology Majors

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Geology rocks! Okay, I’ll try not to make any more puns. The study of geology is one of the most popular natural sciences in terms of college majors, as well as one of the most lucrative upon graduation. Believe it or not, Forbes ranked geology as the seventh most valuable college major. It has a …
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Scholarships for Students with Dyslexia

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
According to the American Dyslexia Association, nearly one in ten Americans are afflicted with dyslexia, a common learning disability that affects one’s ability to read, write and spell. Contrary to the belief of some, dyslexia does not correlate with IQ or intelligence. Successful dyslexics are abundant, including scientists such as Galileo Galilei and Albert Einstein, …
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What is Fixed-Rate Tuition?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re headed off to college for your freshman year, you have to be prepared for an avalanche of new challenges, most of which are unlike anything you’ve faced before. For many students, the college experience is the first time they’ve stepped away from home for more than a short summer, and, in turn, the …
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How to Ensure You Make Your Student Loan Payments on Time

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you’re like most college students, who both A) have student loans and B) forget important things sometimes, I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that remembering your repayment is vital and can be more challenging for those of us who have poor memories. The good news, though, is that many avenues exist …
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Are Student Loans Taxable?

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
Like the vast majority of college students, the student loan process is probably your first introduction to the complex world of borrowing, lending, taxation, and repayment. When you first look at the numbers you’ll eventually be responsible for paying back, you might feel a bit overwhelmed. College tuition is expensive, the costs are only rising, …
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Why You Should Consider NOT Taking Your Full Student Loan Award

By Morgan StaubLast updated on December 22, 2022
For many students, being awarded financial aid from a school can be a lifesaver. College, as everyone knows, is very, very expensive, and any extra penny helps make it more affordable. However, some decide to forego their full financial award and pay more out of pocket. This may seem ridiculous on the surface, but there …