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Announcements

Golden Gate University & Outlier.org Reinvent Affordable College with Degrees+

For less than one-third the price of the national average college tuition, students will earn an associate degree plus a job-ready certificate from Google, IBM, or Salesforce.

Outlier Staff

Contributor

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Economics

Price Floors, Explained: A Microeconomics Tool With Macro Impact

Have you ever wondered how different market regulations impact supply and demand? Here, we’ll examine one common regulatory measure, price floors, in order to understand both how they work and their real-world ramifications.

Sarah Thomas

Subject Matter Expert

College Success

Types of Student Loans: Which One Is Better for You?

Learn the different types of student loans and the difference between federal and private. Also read how to apply for these loans and which type of loan is best.

Nick Griffin

Subject Matter Expert

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Announcements

Outlier.org Partners with Amazon, Chromebook & Other Mission-Aligned Organizations to Launch Free "College Success" Course

With the FAFSA deadline approaching on June 30th, the new course will help students navigate important decisions and build critical skills, covering everything from how to pay for school to managing time and finding purpose.

Outlier Staff

Contributor

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College Success

Is the SAT Important and Why?

Learn what the SAT is, who has to take the test, and why it is important.

Jennifer Rivera

Subject Matter Expert

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College Success

10 Best Time Management Tips for College Students | Outlier

Learn what time management means, tips on how to do it, and the benefits it can give you in your college journey.

Bob Patterson

Former Stanford Director of Admissions

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College Success

Where Do Student Loans Come From?

Find out how student loans were created and the changes in financial aid programs over the years. You’ll also learn who is in charge of lending the money, the reasons for interest rates, and recommendations to reduce the interest rate.

Nick Griffin

Subject Matter Expert

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College Success

7 Best Self-Paced Online College Programs [2022]

Learn about the top self-paced online college programs, the advantages of attending, and how they compare to other programs.

Nick Griffin

Subject Matter Expert

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College Success

15 Highest Paying Jobs with an Associate Degree

You can do several high paying jobs with an associate's degree. Here’s our list of top jobs. Learn your degree options and the top soft skills recruiters look for.

Nick Griffin

Subject Matter Expert

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College Success

What Happened To Guaranteed Student Loans?

The Federally Guaranteed Student Loans Program is no more. We explain what happened to people’s debt and provide the present options for financial aid.