For as hard as students try to save money, they tend to splurge in college; we decide to go shopping for a new wardrobe, watch a movie, and go out to eat at restaurants with friends on the weekend. ... Merit-based financial aid programs are offered to students who meet a merit requirement based on their high school GPA and sometimes their SAT or ACT scores. ... In the article, "Econ 101: College is the Time to Budget," Clark writes about the importance of students creating a budget for college expenses. ... Because I tend to spend on unnecessary clothes I want, my parents constantly ...

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