We are so excited to share something truly special with our ScholarshipOwl family! Today, we are officially launching the inaugural edition of our brand-new publication: ScholarshipOwl Standout Magazine! As the Director of Student Advocacy here at ScholarshipOwl, I talk to students, parents, and educators every single day. One question I hear time and again is:

Starting a new school year brings a clean slate, fresh notebooks, and for many students, the daunting reality of college living expenses. Between textbooks, dining hall top-ups, off-campus rent, and basic social spending, out-of-pocket costs add up fast. If your goal this year is to earn steady income, gain practical experience, and minimize your reliance on

For Gen Z students, the decision to pursue higher education is more than a traditional rite of passage. It’s a calculated investment in their future. To uncover how today’s students perceive the value of a college degree, ScholarshipOwl conducted a national survey of 18,662 high school and college students. Despite rising tuition costs and public