Maybe your college bookstore is a peaceful place, filled with plush chairs and moderately priced textbooks. But if you attend a normal college, it's most likely swarming with students, all battling for the same over-priced titles. Next time you get a syllabus, check out Chegg and rent your books instead. You should be able to find even your most expensive textbooks for a decent price, and you won't have to hold onto them after finals week...

It's painful. It's boring. It's discouraging. But you have to make time for planning (and following) a budget. Thankfully, the ever-helpful Dave Ramsey has various budget forms available for download. The Quickie Budget, the Monthly Cash Planning Flow and the Irregular Income Budget papers are all available here...

Don't freak out prematurely about losing your scholarships. Instead, set some goals and get motivated with this GPA calculator. Not only does it calculate your current GPA, but it will help you plan your next semester so that you can reach your desired average...

College laundry rooms can be a war zone. You not only have to lug your dirty clothes across campus, but you often end up fighting other students for machines, or wondering if your personal items will still be safe and sound when you return. That's where services like LaundryView come in. If your school isn't already using this service, talk to a resident assistant and colorfully describe the benefits of being able to check on the status of washers and driers before you make the journey to the laundry room. Plus, you can also receive a text notification when your clothes are clean. It does everything except sort your lights from darks...

Finances are frustrating—but only more so if you're unprepared. College Board provides a detailed college cost and tuition calculator that even factors in inflation rates and expected years of attendance. Something to keep handy during those distressing early morning hours of your online college search...

Chances are, while you're getting your education, mingling in coffee shops and playing ultimate frisbee, your family misses you. And you want to hear from them. OK, maybe not. But either way, you should tell them about Hip Kits. These themed care packages have everything you need that mom and dad wish they could provide during exam weeks, birthdays, graduations or even just emotional breakdowns. It's worth dropping a hint...