Free information for College and University students and their parents. College applications, student loans and grants and student budgets and costs
Thursday, December 9, 2010
College-University Information, Applications, Loans & Grants
College-University Information, Applications, Loans & Grants
Free information for College and University students and their parents. College applications, student loans and grants and student budgets and costs
Free information for College and University students and their parents. College applications, student loans and grants and student budgets and costs
Financial Crisis Management
Financial Crisis Management
Financial Crisis Management for Small Business
Financial Crisis Management has become a must for every small business today. All Small Business Owners need to understand that we are in an economic crisis and financial crisis management is critical to operating a successful small business. Without creating a financial crisis management business plan a small business will be doomed to failure in today’s economic crisis.
Financial Crisis Management for Small Business
Financial Crisis Management has become a must for every small business today. All Small Business Owners need to understand that we are in an economic crisis and financial crisis management is critical to operating a successful small business. Without creating a financial crisis management business plan a small business will be doomed to failure in today’s economic crisis.
The Ebay Trading Assistant Program
The Ebay Trading Assistant Program
If you excel at eBay auctions, you might want to consider an additional source of revenue as well. The eBay Trading Assistant Program will allow you to sell items for other eBay members on consignment. Being successful at your own auctions is the key to becoming a successful trading assistant for other people.
Monday, December 6, 2010
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Cost of College Tuition Rising
New reports released this week show that college tuition costs are up again this year and that students and families are looking more toward the federal government to help pay for higher education in hard economic times.
The average in-state tuition plus fees at public four-year colleges rose 7.9 percent this fall to $7,605, an increase of $555, according to a report by the College Board. The average cost for private nonprofit colleges rose $1,174, or 4.5 percent, to $27,293.
The average in-state tuition plus fees at public four-year colleges rose 7.9 percent this fall to $7,605, an increase of $555, according to a report by the College Board. The average cost for private nonprofit colleges rose $1,174, or 4.5 percent, to $27,293.
Government assistance and financial aid from schools can help reduce the cost many students pay, but experts warned that government financial aid can only go so far and higher tuition is in all more likely unless states increase their funding or schools make sharp cuts in costs.
“Just when Americans need college the most, many are finding it increasingly difficult to afford,” said Molly Corbett Broad, president of the American Council on Education.
When considering inflation, tuition increases at public four-year colleges was about 6.6 percent and at private colleges, it was 3.2 percent, according to the College Board.
Some students are seeing relief in bigger financial aid packages, including federal tax credits, veterans’ benefits and a large expansion of the Pell Grant program that aims to help low-income students. Last academic year, $28.2 billion in Pell Grants went to 7.7 million students, an increase of almost $10 billion, according to another report from the College Board.
Grant programs are covering a smaller portion of the cost of attending a public four-year college, just 34 percent compared with 45 percent 20 years ago.
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Prepare for College: Planning Ahead Pays Off
How to prepare for college early in your high school career
By Sally Wood
Choosing what college you are going to attend is a big decision. Probably for the first time in your life, you are going to have a chance to determine where you are going to spend four or more years of your life. So don't make the mistake that many high school students make and wait until the last minute to prepare for and select a college. Too often, students wait until their senior year—even the last semester of their senior year—to decide where they want to go to college. But for several reasons, it's not wise to do so.
First of all, many colleges have specific admissions requirements, especially in the areas of science and math. If you wait until your senior year is underway to check into the admissions requirements of colleges that interest you, you may discover too late that you cannot get into those institutions because you have not taken the required courses. Also, some colleges have certain ACT or SAT score requirements. If your scores are not high enough to meet their standards, you may need to try again. The national test dates will determine when you may take these tests, therefore limiting your chances of raising your score before the application deadline. If you prepare for college in advance by deciding during your junior year where you may want to go, you will have more chances to take the test and to meet the college's score requirements.
The college of your choice may have an early application deadline. Some of the more selective colleges want you to apply as early as your junior year. Others prefer that you apply during the first month or two of your senior year. Some have later application deadlines, but their deadlines for college scholarships may be as early as December 1. In such a case, the college may accept you if you wait until February or March to apply, but you will not qualify for any of the campus-based college scholarships. College tuition is expensive, so don't let your procrastination disqualify you from any financial aid that you might have received if you had applied earlier.
Many colleges have summer programs—such as dual-credit programs, summer camps, enrichment programs, and exploratory programs—specifically for juniors who are trying to prepare by making college, major, and career choices. Quite possibly, your participation in one of these programs at a college you are considering may be a foot in the door for early admission to that college and may even mean some guaranteed financial aid for you. Waiting until your senior year to select a college will cause you to miss out on these opportunities. Granted, participating in a summer program may cause you to realize that you were mistaken about wanting to go to that college; but even that type of experience can be useful to you. Spending your money and a few weeks in the summer at a college that you realize really isn't right for you is better than paying tuition and staying there your first college semester before realizing your choice was the wrong one. Then you'll still have time to find the college that does suit you.
As a high school junior, you may not feel ready to make a final decision about the college you should attend. But it's not too early to prepare in advance and begin narrowing your choices to five or fewer. Then you can begin visiting those campuses, learning more about the programs they have to offer, getting to know some of the admissions and financial aid personnel there, and talking with some of the students who go there. You can apply to as many colleges as you like, as long as you are willing to complete the applications and to pay the application fees. A great way to prepare for college is by applying to more than one school—and doing so early—in order to give you a chance to find out what each college has to offer you and allows you to compare and contrast them. Your college decision is an important one—not one that you should make at the last minute or without careful thought
By Sally Wood
First of all, many colleges have specific admissions requirements, especially in the areas of science and math. If you wait until your senior year is underway to check into the admissions requirements of colleges that interest you, you may discover too late that you cannot get into those institutions because you have not taken the required courses. Also, some colleges have certain ACT or SAT score requirements. If your scores are not high enough to meet their standards, you may need to try again. The national test dates will determine when you may take these tests, therefore limiting your chances of raising your score before the application deadline. If you prepare for college in advance by deciding during your junior year where you may want to go, you will have more chances to take the test and to meet the college's score requirements.
The college of your choice may have an early application deadline. Some of the more selective colleges want you to apply as early as your junior year. Others prefer that you apply during the first month or two of your senior year. Some have later application deadlines, but their deadlines for college scholarships may be as early as December 1. In such a case, the college may accept you if you wait until February or March to apply, but you will not qualify for any of the campus-based college scholarships. College tuition is expensive, so don't let your procrastination disqualify you from any financial aid that you might have received if you had applied earlier.
Many colleges have summer programs—such as dual-credit programs, summer camps, enrichment programs, and exploratory programs—specifically for juniors who are trying to prepare by making college, major, and career choices. Quite possibly, your participation in one of these programs at a college you are considering may be a foot in the door for early admission to that college and may even mean some guaranteed financial aid for you. Waiting until your senior year to select a college will cause you to miss out on these opportunities. Granted, participating in a summer program may cause you to realize that you were mistaken about wanting to go to that college; but even that type of experience can be useful to you. Spending your money and a few weeks in the summer at a college that you realize really isn't right for you is better than paying tuition and staying there your first college semester before realizing your choice was the wrong one. Then you'll still have time to find the college that does suit you.
As a high school junior, you may not feel ready to make a final decision about the college you should attend. But it's not too early to prepare in advance and begin narrowing your choices to five or fewer. Then you can begin visiting those campuses, learning more about the programs they have to offer, getting to know some of the admissions and financial aid personnel there, and talking with some of the students who go there. You can apply to as many colleges as you like, as long as you are willing to complete the applications and to pay the application fees. A great way to prepare for college is by applying to more than one school—and doing so early—in order to give you a chance to find out what each college has to offer you and allows you to compare and contrast them. Your college decision is an important one—not one that you should make at the last minute or without careful thought
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Save on Electricity, Nikola Tesla's biggest secret!
They tried to ban him from the history books...
yet he's responsible for the biggest breakthroughs in electricity of the 20th century.
I'm talking about Nikola Tesla - the man who discovered Alternative Current and revolutionized modern physics.
Few people know it, but Nikola Tesla had a very big dream. He wanted to bring free electricity into every single home.
And for a moment... he succeeded!
Tesla came up with a clever (and stunningly simple) way to harness the cosmic radiation of the sun (but
not "solar power" as you know it) and turn it into free electricity!
But mere days after he made his invention public, Big Energy turned off the money tap... and Tesla was unable to pursue his dream. What's more, minutes after his death, most of his important blueprints
"vanished"... never to bee seen again for nearly 90 years!
I'm very excited to announce this... because it's a piece of news that could change our lives forever!
Apparently, some of the original Tesla blueprints were leaked from government files... ending up in the hands
of a crack team of "underground" scientists.
It gets better: these white coats didn't keep Tesla's invention for themselves... instead, they've decided to blow the whistle, so that anyone can benefit from it!
I'm told that the website is getting a lot of heat from the energy companies, so I suggest you get there at once
and read more about this controversial technology.
Click Here now for more information
yet he's responsible for the biggest breakthroughs in electricity of the 20th century.
I'm talking about Nikola Tesla - the man who discovered Alternative Current and revolutionized modern physics.
Few people know it, but Nikola Tesla had a very big dream. He wanted to bring free electricity into every single home.
And for a moment... he succeeded!
Tesla came up with a clever (and stunningly simple) way to harness the cosmic radiation of the sun (but
not "solar power" as you know it) and turn it into free electricity!
But mere days after he made his invention public, Big Energy turned off the money tap... and Tesla was unable to pursue his dream. What's more, minutes after his death, most of his important blueprints
"vanished"... never to bee seen again for nearly 90 years!
I'm very excited to announce this... because it's a piece of news that could change our lives forever!
Apparently, some of the original Tesla blueprints were leaked from government files... ending up in the hands
of a crack team of "underground" scientists.
It gets better: these white coats didn't keep Tesla's invention for themselves... instead, they've decided to blow the whistle, so that anyone can benefit from it!
I'm told that the website is getting a lot of heat from the energy companies, so I suggest you get there at once
and read more about this controversial technology.
Click Here now for more information
Thursday, October 21, 2010
What It Costs to Go to College
More than half (53 percent) of all undergraduate college students attend a four-year college that has published charges of less than $9,000 per year for tuition and fees.
At the other end of the spectrum are private four-year colleges that cost $35,000 or more yearly in tuition and fees. These higher-priced colleges sometimes have bigger endowments and more grant aid available — which may mean that you can get more financial help to attend that institution.
At two-year colleges, the average cost for tuition and fees is $2,544. Learn about the two-year college experience.
A handful of colleges either charge no tuition at all or offer all students full scholarships covering tuition costs.
Your goal is to choose a college that’s a good fit for you. Think about whether you like the campus culture and if there is enough academic support to help you do well in your classes.
Talk with your family about where you would like to go to college and what you can afford. Then take into account the total cost of attendance through graduation.
Sticker Price vs. Affordability
Keep in mind that the actual price the average undergraduate pays for a college education is considerably lower than the published tuition and fees. This is usually due to grants and other forms of financial aid. Look at what it really costs to attend college:
* Public four-year colleges charge, on average, $7,020 per year in tuition and fees for students who live in their state. The average surcharge for full-time out-of-state students at these institutions is $11,528.
* Private four-year colleges charge, on average, $26,273 per year in tuition and fees.
* Public two-year colleges charge, on average, $2,544 per year in tuition and fees.
Of course, that’s not the total price. You still have to live somewhere, eat, buy books and supplies, and do your laundry. Read more about additional college costs you need to consider.
Factor In Your Financial Aid Award
Most students receive financial aid. In 2008-09, more than $126 billion in financial aid was awarded to undergraduate students. The average amount of aid for a full-time undergraduate student was about $10,000, including more than $5,000 in grants that don’t have to be repaid.
So, despite all the talk about high prices and price increases, a college education remains an affordable choice for most families. Learn more about how financial aid works.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Friday, October 8, 2010
Making Money with Articles: What Kind of Experience Do I Need?
When you are trying to make money with articles, the beauty of it is that you don’t really need previous career related experience and that you can learn the ropes as you go. That being said, there are some skills that you will need to teach yourself or pick up along the way to make your sites successful. You can’t go in not knowing anything, not learning anything, and still expect to make a good income (or any income at all).
First, you will need to know how to pick out the correct articles to make your sites successful. There are many types of content, from free content to high dollar content, and each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages (although high dollar content is more likely to give you a successful site in the end).
Second, you will need to know how to choose keywords that can help you get a good amount of traffic, without being too competitive to get on the first or second page. If you choose highly competitive keywords that are used by large, mammoth website, you are likely to never get up to those much needed first two pages.
Third, you will need to know how to optimize your websites for various search engines. Search engine optimization skills will allow you to get high rankings for your chosen niche keywords, which will help to get visitors and make profit.
Fourth, if you opt for a large website that you will focus most of your internet marketing career on, you will also need to know how to market your website to your intended audience through paid banner ads and text links. If you prefer very small 2-5 page niche sites, then promoting all of them this way will not be cost effective and will eat up more profits than it is worth.
If you can capture some of these skills and attack them aggressively during your first few small websites or the first few months of a larger website, then you will eventually become an expert. Since you can learn the ropes first hand on your own, the only thing that you will need to do before you begin your new career is to read up on how to get started (maybe purchase an internet marketing e-book or two) and make sure that you have the funds available to start a small site.
First, you will need to know how to pick out the correct articles to make your sites successful. There are many types of content, from free content to high dollar content, and each comes with its own advantages and disadvantages (although high dollar content is more likely to give you a successful site in the end).
Second, you will need to know how to choose keywords that can help you get a good amount of traffic, without being too competitive to get on the first or second page. If you choose highly competitive keywords that are used by large, mammoth website, you are likely to never get up to those much needed first two pages.
Third, you will need to know how to optimize your websites for various search engines. Search engine optimization skills will allow you to get high rankings for your chosen niche keywords, which will help to get visitors and make profit.
Fourth, if you opt for a large website that you will focus most of your internet marketing career on, you will also need to know how to market your website to your intended audience through paid banner ads and text links. If you prefer very small 2-5 page niche sites, then promoting all of them this way will not be cost effective and will eat up more profits than it is worth.
If you can capture some of these skills and attack them aggressively during your first few small websites or the first few months of a larger website, then you will eventually become an expert. Since you can learn the ropes first hand on your own, the only thing that you will need to do before you begin your new career is to read up on how to get started (maybe purchase an internet marketing e-book or two) and make sure that you have the funds available to start a small site.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
You Will Be Able To Get Free college Tuition
A high school student studies hard and after several years of hard work has been able to gain acceptance into an unbelievable college that will surely help to insure a successful career. Everyone is excited, the proud parents are thrilled that their child has been accepted to further his or her education and take their own upward movement in life, to the next level from the one they started. Everything seems to be going just perfectly, until you see the tuition and realize that you don't know how you are gong to pay the the incredibly high college costs. Well if you have the ability to research and spend some time looking, there are ways you can get free college tuition.
Your mind is spinning with doubt;
* College Is Just Too Expensive for Our Family
* There's Not a Lot of Financial Aid Available
* My Folks Will Have to Sell Their House to Pay for College
* I'm a single parent and barely make ends meet now
* I'm divorced and my spouse doesn't have the income to pay for part of the tuition costs
* I'm out of work and my savings is nearly depleted
* I still have one or more children that are going to be applying to colleges in the near future and the total cost is overwhelming
To add more issues to an already super stressed life, the economy is the worst it has ever been and most folks have experienced a reduction in yearly income, in some cases less than half, in other cases folks have lost their jobs. In order to make sure that your child can get a college education you have to commence a search for free college tuition.
Free college tuition comes in many forms, the most commonly known are through College grants and college scholarships, however, there are many more options to locate free college tuition, if you are savvy and willing to put in the time and effort.
In addition to government and college issued grants and scholarships, there are many private companies and major corporations that have various programs and scholarship funds available for students who excel in a particular venue or science. Community service or working a part time job with a company know to offer some type of college funding toward tuition or cost of living etc., are two other are to look for free college tuition funds.
When it comes to government grants, there are many out there that many students can qualify for. The trick is to get started early and find out what is necessary to be eligible. Many Federal and State Government grants also have a deadline as to when you can apply. If you miss that deadline, you are out of luck for this year and need to mark the date down in your calendar for next year's application. In addition to a deadline, most government grants are awarded on a first come first serve basis, as there is a limitation of funds available for free college tuition.
There is a lot of time and effort that goes into the search for free college tuition, however, there are alternatives that can be used and for more information regarding talking some of the time and effort out of your search try reviewing the option at this website.
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Your mind is spinning with doubt;
* College Is Just Too Expensive for Our Family
* There's Not a Lot of Financial Aid Available
* My Folks Will Have to Sell Their House to Pay for College
* I'm a single parent and barely make ends meet now
* I'm divorced and my spouse doesn't have the income to pay for part of the tuition costs
* I'm out of work and my savings is nearly depleted
* I still have one or more children that are going to be applying to colleges in the near future and the total cost is overwhelming
To add more issues to an already super stressed life, the economy is the worst it has ever been and most folks have experienced a reduction in yearly income, in some cases less than half, in other cases folks have lost their jobs. In order to make sure that your child can get a college education you have to commence a search for free college tuition.
Free college tuition comes in many forms, the most commonly known are through College grants and college scholarships, however, there are many more options to locate free college tuition, if you are savvy and willing to put in the time and effort.
In addition to government and college issued grants and scholarships, there are many private companies and major corporations that have various programs and scholarship funds available for students who excel in a particular venue or science. Community service or working a part time job with a company know to offer some type of college funding toward tuition or cost of living etc., are two other are to look for free college tuition funds.
When it comes to government grants, there are many out there that many students can qualify for. The trick is to get started early and find out what is necessary to be eligible. Many Federal and State Government grants also have a deadline as to when you can apply. If you miss that deadline, you are out of luck for this year and need to mark the date down in your calendar for next year's application. In addition to a deadline, most government grants are awarded on a first come first serve basis, as there is a limitation of funds available for free college tuition.
There is a lot of time and effort that goes into the search for free college tuition, however, there are alternatives that can be used and for more information regarding talking some of the time and effort out of your search try reviewing the option at this website.
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Saturday, October 2, 2010
Grant Opportunities for Women
Fund Your College with Free Grant Money
Women have come a long way, but in the realm of higher education and industry-specific careers, women as a whole still remain largely underrepresented.
Statistics show that more women finish undergraduate degrees than do their male counterparts, but many educators still argue that educational institutions fail to entirely engage their female students on all levels and fail, too, to support and nurture non-traditional roles and interests.
The equation becomes even more imbalanced when applied to the interests of minority women.
Because coeducational colleges and universities still fail to engage many women on points of interest integral to females, private women's colleges continue to thrive. Not only do women's campuses now include activities and interests that appeal across the board to all women, but most institutions are heavily funded by private donations and feature financial aid packages that make it possible for even the most economically challenged student to attend.
Women have come a long way, but in the realm of higher education and industry-specific careers, women as a whole still remain largely underrepresented.
Statistics show that more women finish undergraduate degrees than do their male counterparts, but many educators still argue that educational institutions fail to entirely engage their female students on all levels and fail, too, to support and nurture non-traditional roles and interests.
The equation becomes even more imbalanced when applied to the interests of minority women.
Because coeducational colleges and universities still fail to engage many women on points of interest integral to females, private women's colleges continue to thrive. Not only do women's campuses now include activities and interests that appeal across the board to all women, but most institutions are heavily funded by private donations and feature financial aid packages that make it possible for even the most economically challenged student to attend.
Women's Colleges Promote Diversity and Offer Generous Grants
Women's colleges deliver a full-range of opportunity from a quiet academic environment to top-notch competitive athletics. Most colleges vigorously promote diversity of all kinds and offer generous need-based and merit-based grants and scholarships:
- Spelman College in Atlanta is the only institution that has historically served the interests and education of African American women. The college regularly extends scholarships and grants to incoming students based on merit, need or major course of study.
- Agnes Scott College in Atlanta not only features scholarships and grants based on merit, but their Goizueta Foundation Scholarship is outstanding in its intent to offer Hispanic women students a fully funded tuition. The Goizueta Scholarship honors Hispanic students who have a deep economic need for tuition assistance, but also have exhibited high academic standards and an aptitude for leadership.
Statistics show that over 40% of students attending private women's colleges receive significant financial aid packages that include grant funds directly from the college. These are not just reserved for low-income students, but many middle-income students qualify as well. In order to continue to successfully guide the future careers of young women, colleges maintain healthy alumnae associations that work to stockpile impressive educational funds:
- Wellesley College in Massachusetts makes no grant or scholarship directly available based on merit. In fact the college takes diversity seriously and expects that most of its student body is receiving some sort of aid. The college spends millions of dollars each academic year to shore up the educational needs of incoming students from all backgrounds. The Davis Program at Wellesley is also unique in that it provides non-traditional students a program to pursue a Bachelors degree or graduate work.
- Barnard College in New York awards grants based on need as well, but encourages supplementing federal student loans and college grants with outside scholarships and grants. The Office of the Dean at Barnard publishes a regularly updated list of valuable private scholarships available through the college, but not funded by.
Grants for Women Pursuing Programs in Underrepresented Fields
Some of the more plentiful grant programs for women originate with public and private organizations that support the interests of a specific industry or field of study. For example, female students with an interest in math, science, engineering, technology, law, business and medicine will find that many professional associations and organizations are energetically nurturing the interests of women. Up until recently these fields have been dominated by white males, regardless of any interest on the part of women, who often fail to find support for non-traditional career tracks that would have been typically pursued by males in the past.
- The Barry Goldwater Scholarship Grant is available to sophomores and juniors pursuing majors in the sciences or mathematics. Above average GPA is expected and preference is given to those expecting to continue on into graduate programs in a related field.
- The Ford Foundation's Pre-doctoral Fellowship for Minorities promotes the interests of graduate students pursuing careers in science, math or engineering with particular emphasis on encouraging the interests of women and minorities.
- The National Black Nurses Association was established to provide professional and educational support to African American nurses, those that are working and those pursuing a nursing degree. Nearly a dozen grants and scholarships are available that assist undergraduate nurses who are actively enrolled in a four-year nursing program. Awards are between $500 and $2,000 per academic year.
- The National Physical Science Consortium sponsors Fellowships in the Physical Sciences designed to diversify the field. Those women and minority students studying at accepted institutions and enrolled in pre-doctoral programs may be eligible. Other criteria include GPA of at least 3.0 and expectations that the candidate will pursue a career in computer science, geology, astronomy, chemistry, or math.
- Women in Engineering and Computer and Information Science Awards are made available through the National Science Foundation. These graduate fellowships are provided for women studying in a program in math, science, engineering, or computer science.
- The Regent's Healthcare Scholarship for Medicine and Dentistry gives resident students of New York State the opportunity to receive grant money for medical and dental school. The scholarship is designed for underrepresented populations, such as minorities and women. Candidates must be applying to enroll in New York State programs and must agree to serve professionally within a medically undeserved New York State health care facility for a certain amount of time upon graduation.
Up until recently women working in the business and corporate arena were relegated to low-level positions and largely ignored as far as leadership roles were concerned. To those ends, more and more professional business associations have become active in supporting the professional education of women, realizing the value of women among all levels of their ranks. In such instances many women are falling into the non-traditional educational category, meaning they are outside the traditional college age range. Professional women are returning to college for career advancement and to retrain following family roles. Business environments have been impermeable when it comes to minority women, especially. This is another tide that is slowly but surely turning:
- The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is one of the most active organizations promoting the ongoing academic and professional progress of women, especially minority women. Special preference for the grants is given to the most economically disadvantaged, and those returning to college after pursuing careers or family.
- The Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting provides grants for women pursuing a two-year, four-year or masters degree in finance or accounting. Grants are awarded based both on need and merit.
- The American Society of Women Accountants sponsors grants and scholarships that also fund degrees at two-year, four-year and graduate programs as long as the student is working toward finance or accounting degrees. Small grants are also available to cover costs incurred for industry certifications and travel.
- The Davis Program at Wellesley College is a non-traditional college degree program designed for women beyond college age. Working women, those who are returning to the work force and those who have never pursued college may do so on one of the most respected women's campuses in the United States.
Grants for Economically Disadvantaged Women and Non-traditional
Besides just being female, large segments of the female population face other obstacles when it comes to education and career goals. Women from disadvantaged backgrounds, those that have been victims of violence and single mothers all face tough challenges. In instances such as these most women are not only lacking in critical financial support, but they also lack family and social support that often makes a big difference in success versus failure:
- The Business and Professional Women's Association pays strict attention to the monetary needs of disadvantaged and minority women who would otherwise fail to thrive. Women beyond college age, reentering a career or those who wish to pursue education toward career advancement are the target audience for assistance.
- The Jeanette Rankin Foundation provides college grants to women over the age of 35, those considered non-traditional, who are active in pursuing technical or professional programs, two-year degrees or Bachelors degrees. Candidates must show dire economic need.
Grants for Single Mothers and Battered Women
An ongoing argument between politicians and educators is that single mothers continue to be disadvantaged based on outdated and poorly considered welfare regulations. Some states continue to define student aid as income, which can make a single mother ineligible to receive welfare. In these cases, single mothers can not afford to attend college, even public institutions if they lose their welfare benefits. This unfortunate catch-22 means women in these situations have no option to pursue an education and career that would otherwise allow them the opportunity to escape their economic situations:
- Raise the Nation is a not-for-profit organization solely dedicated to the interests of single mothers. The organization extends a continuing education grant that is awarded based on financial need. Their loan repayment program is awarded to women who have student loans and little means to repay. However, qualified applicants must have a proven record of community service or volunteerism in order to receive aid.
- The Women's Independence Scholarship program sponsored by the Sunshine Lady Foundation is uniquely designed to offer educational grants to women who have been victims of a partner's abuse. These women not only face gender inequality, but also economic and emotional challenges.
Friday, October 1, 2010
How to Pay College Tuition Costs
How to Pay College Tuition Costs
Here is what I did to get the maximum funding through grants and scholarships for my students and I have three in college AT THE SAME TIME! Listen, if you're seriously concerned about how you are going to pay for college tuition let me tell you what I did and what resources I used to make getting the most possible free college tuition possible.
Building the Foundations of Your Career in Medical College
An individual begins his career as a doctor in medical school while an individual who wants to get into the fast growing and promising medical field builds the foundations of his or her career in medical college.
As a result of an aging population and a technologically advanced society, the demand for excellent health care services and procedures is increasing and experts say that this trend will continue for several years henceforth. With this trend comes the proportional increase in opportunities for employment in the medical field.
Now students fresh out of high school and individuals with careers outside the medical path can now rightly contemplate the possibility of investing time and resources in medical college to be able to acquire the proper credentials to enable themselves to be qualified for careers in the medical field.
To get into popular medical field careers such as those as medical encoders, medical billings, medical assistants, lab technicians, pharmacy assistants and medical supply sales specialists, one needs to undergo proper training and pass the examination for certification. Many of the most promising employment opportunities will require certified individuals to prove their competency and credentials for the job.
Since is this is the case, be sure to check whether the medical college that you plan to go to for training offer certification courses or check if they can at least properly train you for certification. Otherwise, your time and effort will not be a very efficient choice after all. You can check out the different medical colleges in your area through their websites.
Make sure to explore the websites of each medical college in your area and understand the different programs they offer as well as the different reputations each college has. A reputable school will look better in your credentials.
A career in the medical field will be challenging but proportional to the amount of challenge are the benefits and satisfaction of securing a job in this career. For instance, the training and certification for being a medical coder will not only land a job as a medical encoder in the different types of healthcare and medical facilities such as medical clinics, hospitals and outpatient facilities. But one can also decide to own their own medical coder business and earn more money by servicing different clientele through a successfully managed outfit.
This option will not only secure one’s financial needs but will also allow one to choose and manage their own time and schedules. That’s certainly more than one can ever hope for in some other line of business or career.
Good opportunities don’t abound for the medical coder. The same is true for almost all other types of career in the medical field. For instance, medical assistants can opt to take continuing education into the field of nursing. Once a medical assistant graduates into a career in nursing the pay and incentives are considerably higher for them.
This is why the money and effort into medical college is time and money well spent. Not many other career options can offer the same privileges and guarantees. This is why if you want to take advantage of this opportunity, you better be on the look out for a good medical college to apply for.
Even if you already have a job and cannot afford to take the time off to go full time in building a career in medical college, don’t despair. Most if not all medical colleges offer courses during flexible times to allow individuals to take continuing education without having to quit their day jobs.
If you're seriously concerned about how you are going to pay for college tuition let me tell you what I did and what resources I used to make getting the most possible free college tuition possible.
As a result of an aging population and a technologically advanced society, the demand for excellent health care services and procedures is increasing and experts say that this trend will continue for several years henceforth. With this trend comes the proportional increase in opportunities for employment in the medical field.
Now students fresh out of high school and individuals with careers outside the medical path can now rightly contemplate the possibility of investing time and resources in medical college to be able to acquire the proper credentials to enable themselves to be qualified for careers in the medical field.
To get into popular medical field careers such as those as medical encoders, medical billings, medical assistants, lab technicians, pharmacy assistants and medical supply sales specialists, one needs to undergo proper training and pass the examination for certification. Many of the most promising employment opportunities will require certified individuals to prove their competency and credentials for the job.
Since is this is the case, be sure to check whether the medical college that you plan to go to for training offer certification courses or check if they can at least properly train you for certification. Otherwise, your time and effort will not be a very efficient choice after all. You can check out the different medical colleges in your area through their websites.
Make sure to explore the websites of each medical college in your area and understand the different programs they offer as well as the different reputations each college has. A reputable school will look better in your credentials.
A career in the medical field will be challenging but proportional to the amount of challenge are the benefits and satisfaction of securing a job in this career. For instance, the training and certification for being a medical coder will not only land a job as a medical encoder in the different types of healthcare and medical facilities such as medical clinics, hospitals and outpatient facilities. But one can also decide to own their own medical coder business and earn more money by servicing different clientele through a successfully managed outfit.
This option will not only secure one’s financial needs but will also allow one to choose and manage their own time and schedules. That’s certainly more than one can ever hope for in some other line of business or career.
Good opportunities don’t abound for the medical coder. The same is true for almost all other types of career in the medical field. For instance, medical assistants can opt to take continuing education into the field of nursing. Once a medical assistant graduates into a career in nursing the pay and incentives are considerably higher for them.
This is why the money and effort into medical college is time and money well spent. Not many other career options can offer the same privileges and guarantees. This is why if you want to take advantage of this opportunity, you better be on the look out for a good medical college to apply for.
Even if you already have a job and cannot afford to take the time off to go full time in building a career in medical college, don’t despair. Most if not all medical colleges offer courses during flexible times to allow individuals to take continuing education without having to quit their day jobs.
If you're seriously concerned about how you are going to pay for college tuition let me tell you what I did and what resources I used to make getting the most possible free college tuition possible.
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Ways to get Free Tuition!
It is a known fact that college is not cheap. It does cost a decent amount of money to further your education. Between the costs of tuition, books, room and board and school service fees, the total bill can add up fast. However there are ways to get reduced or even free tuition for your college education.
SCHOLARSHIPS
While this is the most obvious, not many students actually seek out scholarships. There are tons of scholarships available; you just have to apply for them. There is a scholarship for anything that you can think of. You do not have to be the valedictorian of your class; there is money available for everyone. Check with your high school guidance counselor or your academic advisor at your college for a listing.
Some states even offer free tuition for their brightest students. Did you know in the state of New Jersey, if you are in the top twenty percent of your high school class, you may be eligible for free tuition at your local community college? They even offer a second program where if you receive the free tuition at the community college and maintain an A average, you can receive the final two years of free tuition at one of the in-state universities. There are many similar free tuition programs in other states as well, just do some research and see what is available.
Washington State, for example, has a program that allows students from lower income families to attend college.
As of 2008, Stanford University will no longer charge tuition to students whose families earn less than $100,000 a year. In addition, all room and board fees will be waived for students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year.
In 2008, MIT also announced plans to offer free tuition for those whose families are earning less than $75,000 a year.
Other ways to get free tuition:
GI BILL
If you are a veteran of the United States military, you may be eligible for up to thirty-six months of education benefits. This includes college courses, job training, certification tests, and much more.
EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
A lot of companies like to see their employees advance their education. Some companies offer their employees partial to full reimbursement of tuition for classes related to their job description. This is usually dependent on a passing grade of no less than a “C”. Check with your employer for the terms regarding any tuition reimbursement policy.
SCHOOL EMPLOYEE
Some colleges and universities reward their employees with reduced or free tuition as a perk for being a college employee. In some cases this even extends to immediate family members. This is the perfect opportunity to complete your college degree at little to no cost.
TEST OUT
If you have to take a class that you already have an in-depth knowledge of the subject, you can request to test out of the class. This is much cheaper than paying for the full class. This is of course up to the college and they may make you submit a resume and your reasons why you should be able to test out of their class. However, the fee to test out of a class is usually one-third the price of the class. While it is not free, it is definitely a much cheaper alternative.
It is tough to find ways to obtain free tuition but there are options available. It is like finding a needle in a haystack but it is not impossible. You just have to be proactive in your search, as the money is not going to come to you. Good Luck!
SCHOLARSHIPS
While this is the most obvious, not many students actually seek out scholarships. There are tons of scholarships available; you just have to apply for them. There is a scholarship for anything that you can think of. You do not have to be the valedictorian of your class; there is money available for everyone. Check with your high school guidance counselor or your academic advisor at your college for a listing.
Some states even offer free tuition for their brightest students. Did you know in the state of New Jersey, if you are in the top twenty percent of your high school class, you may be eligible for free tuition at your local community college? They even offer a second program where if you receive the free tuition at the community college and maintain an A average, you can receive the final two years of free tuition at one of the in-state universities. There are many similar free tuition programs in other states as well, just do some research and see what is available.
Washington State, for example, has a program that allows students from lower income families to attend college.
As of 2008, Stanford University will no longer charge tuition to students whose families earn less than $100,000 a year. In addition, all room and board fees will be waived for students whose families earn less than $60,000 a year.
In 2008, MIT also announced plans to offer free tuition for those whose families are earning less than $75,000 a year.
Other ways to get free tuition:
GI BILL
If you are a veteran of the United States military, you may be eligible for up to thirty-six months of education benefits. This includes college courses, job training, certification tests, and much more.
EMPLOYEE REIMBURSEMENT
A lot of companies like to see their employees advance their education. Some companies offer their employees partial to full reimbursement of tuition for classes related to their job description. This is usually dependent on a passing grade of no less than a “C”. Check with your employer for the terms regarding any tuition reimbursement policy.
SCHOOL EMPLOYEE
Some colleges and universities reward their employees with reduced or free tuition as a perk for being a college employee. In some cases this even extends to immediate family members. This is the perfect opportunity to complete your college degree at little to no cost.
TEST OUT
If you have to take a class that you already have an in-depth knowledge of the subject, you can request to test out of the class. This is much cheaper than paying for the full class. This is of course up to the college and they may make you submit a resume and your reasons why you should be able to test out of their class. However, the fee to test out of a class is usually one-third the price of the class. While it is not free, it is definitely a much cheaper alternative.
It is tough to find ways to obtain free tuition but there are options available. It is like finding a needle in a haystack but it is not impossible. You just have to be proactive in your search, as the money is not going to come to you. Good Luck!
Click Here! For information on how to Get Free College Tuition
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
New Student Loan Reform Will Improve Student Funding
Here are some of the most notable highlights of the bill.
The new reconciliation bill ends the process of the federal government to give subsidies to private banks in order to distribute federally-insured loans. Instead loans will be administered by the Department of Education.
- According to the President, this new student loan reform will save taxpayers more than $68 over the next decade. In an attempt to make college more accessible to the middle and lower classes, the Pell Grant will be doubled.
- The current average student graduates college with an estimated $23,000 in debt due to student loans. But the initiative would make it much easier for students to afford loan payments. By the year 2014, the Obama Administration plans to cap a graduate’s annual student loan repayments at 10 percent of their discretionary income.
- In addition, community colleges will get a big boost in funding dollars as a way to maintain and improve upon the educational resource that community colleges all across the country provide to students, young and old.
- And finally, the Education Affordability Reconciliation Act intends to increase support to minority colleges, like the country’s historically black colleges and universities.
President Obama Signs New Education Reform Act
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| Obama Signs Education Bill |
This education act will save taxpayers almost $70 billion by removing banks’ abilities to act as middlemen in the student loan process. Instead, this money will be moved into the Pell Grant program to help fund community colleges and colleges that have been historically black colleges.
Starting in 2014, this act will also decrease the amount of money that students are required to repay at 10 percent of their discretionary income.
Hopefully, this will make it easier for students to pay for college, because they will not be paying “billions of dollars to banks to act as unnecessary middlemen in administering student loans.”
Instead, “we’re redirecting money that was poorly spent to make sure that we’re making investments in our future,” said the President.
President Obama hopes this will help meet his long-term educational goal of making American graduates more competitive in the global market by 2020. Vice President Joe Biden agrees.
“I am pleased to say that the reforms in this bill will make a huge difference to those Americans who need it most,” Biden said.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Obama's Stimulus for College Tuition
Find The Best Financial Aid Programs Based On Your Financial And Educational Needs!
During his February 27, 2009, speech to Congress, President Obama set in motion changes that will drastically change how you pay for your education! Through the new budget proposal, the federal Perkins Loan Program could increase from a $1 billion program to a $6 billion program. That’s money waiting for people like you to take advantage of your opportunities and let someone else pay for your education!
In addition, the US Department of Education Reports that it will provide more than $83 billion this year, about 60 percent of all student aid, to help millions of students and families pay for post secondary education. To take advantage of the increased education funds and let someone else pay for your education, you need to attend an accredited program. But choosing the right school or degree program can be a challenge with so many choices available. With over 1,900 accredited college, university and certificate degree programs to choose from, Search By Degree is the ideal choice to help you identify the school or degree program that’s right for you.
Additionally, the use of our extensive network of schools is FREE! Worried that you might not make the correct choice in selecting your college? Explore our programs and request information from as many schools as you like. There is no limit, and we recommend look at and compare at least half a dozen schools before you decide on which one to attend.
Your Free Education Guide has information on how you can apply for student grants. Whether you are looking to earn a degree online or by attending a campus college, we have the program that is right for you. You may be closer to completing your education and career goals than you think, with many accelerated programs taking as little as 15 months! Whether you are looking for FREE government grants such as Federal Pell Grants or students loans such as Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL), Stafford or Perkins student loans or even scholarships, we have a wealth of information and tools to guide you in the right direction and help you pay for school. We also have a tool from which you can directly apply for financial aid online. It's simple, it’s easy, and it’s FREE!
During his February 27, 2009, speech to Congress, President Obama set in motion changes that will drastically change how you pay for your education! Through the new budget proposal, the federal Perkins Loan Program could increase from a $1 billion program to a $6 billion program. That’s money waiting for people like you to take advantage of your opportunities and let someone else pay for your education!
In addition, the US Department of Education Reports that it will provide more than $83 billion this year, about 60 percent of all student aid, to help millions of students and families pay for post secondary education. To take advantage of the increased education funds and let someone else pay for your education, you need to attend an accredited program. But choosing the right school or degree program can be a challenge with so many choices available. With over 1,900 accredited college, university and certificate degree programs to choose from, Search By Degree is the ideal choice to help you identify the school or degree program that’s right for you.
Additionally, the use of our extensive network of schools is FREE! Worried that you might not make the correct choice in selecting your college? Explore our programs and request information from as many schools as you like. There is no limit, and we recommend look at and compare at least half a dozen schools before you decide on which one to attend.
Your Free Education Guide has information on how you can apply for student grants. Whether you are looking to earn a degree online or by attending a campus college, we have the program that is right for you. You may be closer to completing your education and career goals than you think, with many accelerated programs taking as little as 15 months! Whether you are looking for FREE government grants such as Federal Pell Grants or students loans such as Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL), Stafford or Perkins student loans or even scholarships, we have a wealth of information and tools to guide you in the right direction and help you pay for school. We also have a tool from which you can directly apply for financial aid online. It's simple, it’s easy, and it’s FREE!
Friday, September 24, 2010
College Grants for Single Parents: Continue Your Education
You’re a single parent faced with many troublesome issues, most having to do with finances. You can try to obtain a second job, but that is not always the answer and takes even more time away from the limited time you have to spend with your child. There is an alternative, higher education. Better qualifications mean higher paying jobs and yes, there are college grants for single parents.
Getting back in the saddle and earning a higher degree allows you to receive the benefits that come along with it. Becoming better qualified makes you a better candidate for a higher salary. Universities are aware of the financial strains single parents are going through and that is why college grants for single parents are available.
Competition for college grants is fierce, so do not take rejection personally, should it occur. There are many single parents, just like yourself and who are trying to reinvent themselves to secure a better life for their family. Let’s take a look at a few options of college grants for single parents that may be better for you than others.
College scholarships are the best sources of tuition funding available. They are usually reserved for students with a high level of intelligence and have a strong need for financial assistance. It is usually harder for a single parent to qualify for a college scholarship. However, it does not mean to believe it is out of the question. Choose your university and inquire as to what you need to provide to be eligible.
Another form of College grants for single parents is a College scholarship application is very time consuming and detailed. You usually need to provide documented proof of your financial circumstances. Fortunately, the people placed in these offices have the expertise and patience to guide you through the process, so you complete it properly.
Due to your status as a single parent a Federal Pell Grant is also a good place to seek financial assistance. These grants are reserved for people in the low income area and are usually offer less funding than a college scholarship. Seek assistance from the agency staff, who have the knowledge and are paid to help you.
College Grants for Single Parents will help you secure a better and more comfortable future for you and your child. The process is long and tedious, but the benefits are truly satisfying and securing a college grant for single parents, will take some of the financial stress out of your life.
Financial Aid LOL! I Make Too Much to Qualify for Financial Aid
Parents who rank high on the income scale often rush up to me after my financial aid seminars wondering if they have any chance of getting help in financing their sons’ and daughters’ college education. All too frequently, parents believe that they have no choice but to pay every cent of tuition and fees, room and board, books, and all other college-related expenses, without any financial assistance from other sources. While the search for financial aid for parents who “make too much” may be challenging, don’t despair! There are various aid opportunities that are not based on financial need and are available to families regardless of their household income level and assets.
Getting the myths out of the way
First, let's dispel a few myths that often stand in the way of families seeking out the best options for financing college for their children. Most affluent families still think that the value of their home is a key factor in determining federal aid eligibility. This is not true. Home equity is no longer reported on a federal aid application. While home equity information is still required by some several hundred private colleges, there are over 3,000 colleges that don't ask for it at all.
Another myth is that there are no college tuition tax breaks for parents. If you are paying college bills for your kids, don't overlook them. Parents can deduct up to $4,000 of tuition expenses if their adjusted gross income is $130,000 or less ($65,000 for singles). If your income is between $130,000 and $160,000, there is a $2,000 deduction.
Alternatively, you can claim the lifetime learning credit for 20 percent of up to $10,000 in tuition paid for college or graduate school. Or, for the freshman and sophomore years, there's the HOPE credit, which can offset 100 percent of the first $1,100 of tuition and fees and 50% of the next $1,100, for a total credit of $1,650 per year. (These credits start to phase out above $90,000 for married couples and $45,000 for people filing single returns.) Click here for more information.
The importance of a scholarship portfolio
Perhaps the single most important tip I can give to families whose income puts them out of the running for need-based aid is that they should begin to prepare a scholarship portfolio for their children. As soon as they begin their freshman year in high school, sit down with your kids a few times each year and prepare a file of noteworthy academic achievements and/or community service projects in which they have participated. These accomplishments might ultimately be of great interest to prospective college admission officers. By the end of your kids’ senior year, you will have compiled a thick file of “marketing material” for them. This scholarship portfolio may very well be worth thousands of dollars as admission directors, financial aid counselors, and advisors will be able to help you zero in on appropriate scholarships, grants, and prizes.
Also keep in mind that just because you couldn’t locate or “win” scholarships for your kids’ freshman year, it doesn’t mean that they can’t qualify and receive scholarships for their sophomore, junior, and senior years. Many colleges award a significant number of merit scholarships to upperclassmen. Most interesting to note is that these recipients may not have qualified for scholarship funds as an entering freshman. According to Steve Van Ness, Director of Financial Aid at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, the majority of undergraduate merit scholarships awarded at his institution are given to upperclassmen. My advice is to be persistent and ask about upper-class scholarships at each school you are interested in attending.
Another path to discovering scholarship opportunities is to find out what scholarship funds are being awarded by various academic departments. Financial aid directors at most institutions are keenly aware of which departments have the biggest pot of scholarship money and which do not. When I worked at Rice University, any time an Engineering major came to me for funding advice, I sent them directly to the department chairperson and told the student to appeal for additional money, because I knew the department had scholarship funds to award. Do not be afraid to use the financial aid director as your resource guide regardless of your financial situation. Even Donald Trump wants a bargain!
A word on loans
Finally, in the world of college funding, a loan is a loan is a loan, right? My answer is an enthusiastic “No.” The fastest growing college loan product is what financial aid experts refer to as private college loans, or also "alternative loans." This type of loan is primarily targeted at parents that "make too much." I advise families of all income levels to truly shop around and compare for the best interest rates and the best repayment plans.
With all the alternatives available, the Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is an excellent loan option to consider. For PLUS Loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2006, the interest rate is fixed at 7.9 percent or 8.5 percent depending on which program you borrow under. A PLUS loan can be used to cover the full cost of attendance, minus student aid, but the loan is based on creditworthiness.
The complexity of the financial aid application process is intimidating for most families, regardless of income. The key for high-income families to identifying possible funding sources and solutions for their children’s higher education is staying focused, persistent, and educated about existing and emerging opportunities.
Finding free college grants for books and expenses is not a simple task, however, thanks to some government programs available and with the help of the college or university that you expect to attend, there are some grant programs available if you know where and how to research these programs.
That being said, there are other alternatives to finance these additional expenses. One source that I found helpful is located here.
Getting the myths out of the way
First, let's dispel a few myths that often stand in the way of families seeking out the best options for financing college for their children. Most affluent families still think that the value of their home is a key factor in determining federal aid eligibility. This is not true. Home equity is no longer reported on a federal aid application. While home equity information is still required by some several hundred private colleges, there are over 3,000 colleges that don't ask for it at all.
Another myth is that there are no college tuition tax breaks for parents. If you are paying college bills for your kids, don't overlook them. Parents can deduct up to $4,000 of tuition expenses if their adjusted gross income is $130,000 or less ($65,000 for singles). If your income is between $130,000 and $160,000, there is a $2,000 deduction.
Alternatively, you can claim the lifetime learning credit for 20 percent of up to $10,000 in tuition paid for college or graduate school. Or, for the freshman and sophomore years, there's the HOPE credit, which can offset 100 percent of the first $1,100 of tuition and fees and 50% of the next $1,100, for a total credit of $1,650 per year. (These credits start to phase out above $90,000 for married couples and $45,000 for people filing single returns.) Click here for more information.
The importance of a scholarship portfolio
Perhaps the single most important tip I can give to families whose income puts them out of the running for need-based aid is that they should begin to prepare a scholarship portfolio for their children. As soon as they begin their freshman year in high school, sit down with your kids a few times each year and prepare a file of noteworthy academic achievements and/or community service projects in which they have participated. These accomplishments might ultimately be of great interest to prospective college admission officers. By the end of your kids’ senior year, you will have compiled a thick file of “marketing material” for them. This scholarship portfolio may very well be worth thousands of dollars as admission directors, financial aid counselors, and advisors will be able to help you zero in on appropriate scholarships, grants, and prizes.
Also keep in mind that just because you couldn’t locate or “win” scholarships for your kids’ freshman year, it doesn’t mean that they can’t qualify and receive scholarships for their sophomore, junior, and senior years. Many colleges award a significant number of merit scholarships to upperclassmen. Most interesting to note is that these recipients may not have qualified for scholarship funds as an entering freshman. According to Steve Van Ness, Director of Financial Aid at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, the majority of undergraduate merit scholarships awarded at his institution are given to upperclassmen. My advice is to be persistent and ask about upper-class scholarships at each school you are interested in attending.
Another path to discovering scholarship opportunities is to find out what scholarship funds are being awarded by various academic departments. Financial aid directors at most institutions are keenly aware of which departments have the biggest pot of scholarship money and which do not. When I worked at Rice University, any time an Engineering major came to me for funding advice, I sent them directly to the department chairperson and told the student to appeal for additional money, because I knew the department had scholarship funds to award. Do not be afraid to use the financial aid director as your resource guide regardless of your financial situation. Even Donald Trump wants a bargain!
A word on loans
Finally, in the world of college funding, a loan is a loan is a loan, right? My answer is an enthusiastic “No.” The fastest growing college loan product is what financial aid experts refer to as private college loans, or also "alternative loans." This type of loan is primarily targeted at parents that "make too much." I advise families of all income levels to truly shop around and compare for the best interest rates and the best repayment plans.
With all the alternatives available, the Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) is an excellent loan option to consider. For PLUS Loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2006, the interest rate is fixed at 7.9 percent or 8.5 percent depending on which program you borrow under. A PLUS loan can be used to cover the full cost of attendance, minus student aid, but the loan is based on creditworthiness.
The complexity of the financial aid application process is intimidating for most families, regardless of income. The key for high-income families to identifying possible funding sources and solutions for their children’s higher education is staying focused, persistent, and educated about existing and emerging opportunities.
Finding free college grants for books and expenses is not a simple task, however, thanks to some government programs available and with the help of the college or university that you expect to attend, there are some grant programs available if you know where and how to research these programs.
That being said, there are other alternatives to finance these additional expenses. One source that I found helpful is located here.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
First contestant eliminated on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Hi all,
I know this has nothing to do with college but my daughters look for this information.
Host Tom Bergeron wasn't kidding when he teased how the first elimination on this season's "Dancing with the Stars" would be a shocker.
After earning only 15 out of 30 points for dancing the cha cha cha to the band's version of "Sex Bomb," David Hasselhoff got the ol' heave-ho during Tuesday's episode of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."
Most of his fellow dancers were practically speechless afterwards ("It proves that anything can happen," said a shell-shocked Michael Bolton) while executive producer Conrad Green was downright bummed.
"I'm really sad to see David go," Green told EW. "Of all of the people in the cast, it's a real surprise for us because he is such a brilliant character. I thought his routine was really entertaining. I understand from the judges' purist dance point-of-view, it might not have been technically the best dance.
"But it's the one that made me laugh the most and I enjoyed it. Personally, I watch more for the entertainment than anything else. I like good old-fashioned entertainment shows because you never know what's coming. From that point of view, David had one of the best dances of the night."
Hasselhoff seemed to take the elimination in stride when trying to explain the reason for his quick ouster.
EW.com: Sizing up the new cast of 'DWTS'
"I knew going into this that when you are David Hasselhoff and you live this larger-than-life persona, then everyone is kind of gunning for you," he told EW. "I knew that I had to kind of get past the judges, and I did everything I could to go on technique. Two days before [premiere night], I had it down. I was so happy because my body came around. But premiere night, it just wouldn't work like I hoped."
And how. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba called him the offspring of Donny Osmond and Jerry Springer, while Len Goodman said "it's never too early to panic." Even Bruno Tonioli wrote off his performance as "madness."
Hasselhoff's family seemed to indicate that all was not well with their dad; one of his daughters sitting in the audience on Tuesday said that Hasselhoff's knees were aching, so their pop and his partner Kym Johnson had some fessing up to do after the show.
Video: 'Dancing' stars finally hit the stage
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"He was trying not to talk about it...," Johnson said.
"I got a cortisone shot, had a few liters of fluid drained and some electrical shocks this morning," Hasselhoff conceded about his knees. "So I said, if we went to the next round, I'd be good. Now I'll just be walking good for my live show in Loughlin."
The actor-singer is performing at a casino in the Nevada resort town September 22 through September 26.
EW.com: Season 11 'DWTS' premiere recap
Though he admitted feeling bad for Johnson, Hasselhoff is hoping that his now-ex-dance partner will join him on the road during one of his concerts.
"Maybe she'll jump on stage and do 'Sex Bomb,' which is going to be my new single in my live show. Life is a journey. I said to her tonight, 'Whatever happens, we breathe in God, we breathe out smiles. There's a reason for everything.' And you know what? We had a blast. As long as you give everything you've got in life, there are no regrets."
I know this has nothing to do with college but my daughters look for this information.
Host Tom Bergeron wasn't kidding when he teased how the first elimination on this season's "Dancing with the Stars" would be a shocker.
After earning only 15 out of 30 points for dancing the cha cha cha to the band's version of "Sex Bomb," David Hasselhoff got the ol' heave-ho during Tuesday's episode of ABC's "Dancing With the Stars."
Most of his fellow dancers were practically speechless afterwards ("It proves that anything can happen," said a shell-shocked Michael Bolton) while executive producer Conrad Green was downright bummed.
"I'm really sad to see David go," Green told EW. "Of all of the people in the cast, it's a real surprise for us because he is such a brilliant character. I thought his routine was really entertaining. I understand from the judges' purist dance point-of-view, it might not have been technically the best dance.
"But it's the one that made me laugh the most and I enjoyed it. Personally, I watch more for the entertainment than anything else. I like good old-fashioned entertainment shows because you never know what's coming. From that point of view, David had one of the best dances of the night."
Hasselhoff seemed to take the elimination in stride when trying to explain the reason for his quick ouster.
EW.com: Sizing up the new cast of 'DWTS'
"I knew going into this that when you are David Hasselhoff and you live this larger-than-life persona, then everyone is kind of gunning for you," he told EW. "I knew that I had to kind of get past the judges, and I did everything I could to go on technique. Two days before [premiere night], I had it down. I was so happy because my body came around. But premiere night, it just wouldn't work like I hoped."
And how. Judge Carrie Ann Inaba called him the offspring of Donny Osmond and Jerry Springer, while Len Goodman said "it's never too early to panic." Even Bruno Tonioli wrote off his performance as "madness."
Hasselhoff's family seemed to indicate that all was not well with their dad; one of his daughters sitting in the audience on Tuesday said that Hasselhoff's knees were aching, so their pop and his partner Kym Johnson had some fessing up to do after the show.
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"He was trying not to talk about it...," Johnson said.
"I got a cortisone shot, had a few liters of fluid drained and some electrical shocks this morning," Hasselhoff conceded about his knees. "So I said, if we went to the next round, I'd be good. Now I'll just be walking good for my live show in Loughlin."
The actor-singer is performing at a casino in the Nevada resort town September 22 through September 26.
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Though he admitted feeling bad for Johnson, Hasselhoff is hoping that his now-ex-dance partner will join him on the road during one of his concerts.
"Maybe she'll jump on stage and do 'Sex Bomb,' which is going to be my new single in my live show. Life is a journey. I said to her tonight, 'Whatever happens, we breathe in God, we breathe out smiles. There's a reason for everything.' And you know what? We had a blast. As long as you give everything you've got in life, there are no regrets."
Most importantly, he doesn't think viewers were trying to get back at him for the way he judged on "America's Got Talent," even though he made a crack about it during the show.
"I was compassionate to those kids," he said. "The psychiatrist who they usually have backstage for those kids came up to me and said how I saved them a lot of money because I would give them encouragement and tell them to learn from this moment, use it as a springboard to move forward. If I give that message out to them, I take it for myself."
This isn't the last we'll see of The Hoff. He said A&E is about to debut his reality show called "The Hasselhoffs," but he's not ready to reveal the debut date just yet.
"It's really based on my life in Hollywood and the perception of me. Who I am is not what people know. It's really about me and my daughters and their quest to become pop stars and how hard they have worked. It might be too soft for reality TV because it has the good and the bad, but it's not ugly. It's based on positive reinforcement about life and all the things that we learn. I'm very, very proud of it. It's coming out very soon."
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
How to Survive This Economic Crisis and make Some Extra Cash
The economic crisis has hit everyone! Most people are searching for ways to make some extra cash in order to survive. Is this situation going to last for another month, a years or a decade, no one seems to have the answer.
Jobs are becoming more and more, scarce and those that are able to keep or find a job has to accept a reduced salary and less benefits. That leaves most households with the reality that an additional income is needed. There are many ways to approach this dilemma, the first of which is to hit the newspapers and see if there are any part time job opportunities. This is good but usually doesn’t satisfy the ultimate need or provide any extra cash to enjoy life a little.
However, if you view this economic crisis as a cleansing of the old ways to make money and consider it a new beginning to locate and succeed in the “Brave new World” that new world being the internet, there are an abundance of opportunities out there.
The trouble is that there are literally thousands of vultures online seeking to take advantage of this dilemma and have flooded the market with promises of making millions at home using your computer. Needless to say most of these "opportunities" do little more than to get you to spend your money.
There are some very good ways to make some extra cash online and there are some people who are going through the plight of this economic crisis and have discovered ways to use the internet to make that extra cash. After all there are close to 2 billion people who use the internet every day and this market is global!
There are some of these people who now have been making some extra money on the internet that have developed methods and located niches that have been successful. There is one story in particular that is interesting.
One such person experiencing difficult times in this economic crisis lost his job, could find another job and was facing bills that were piling up. Things were so bad for him that he actually moved back in with his parents and borrowed cash from them to pay his bills and try his hand at making some extra cash on the internet to make ends meet. Well his story winds up being a success story and he is now earning more money online than he did when he had a regular job. One thing that really struck me about this guy is how much he hates companies like Google, Yahoo, MSN.
It was his persistence that earned him his success on the internet. There is always one thing to remember it can get frustrating trying to make an income online, you're only one breakthrough away, one discovery, one loophole, one glitch. It can happen and it will happen. And when it does believe me it's worth every dollar and second that you spent online. In fact it's all the sweeter. Making money online seems to be more rewarding, maybe because you can do from home.
Necessity is the mother of invention and this economic crisis has created the necessity which is, we need to make more money to survive. The internet is at our finger tips; it is convenient and easily accessible through our computer. Some of these successful people even will share their success stories with you. If you would like to see the video of his story, please check it out here.
Click Here! To Watch The Video
Jobs are becoming more and more, scarce and those that are able to keep or find a job has to accept a reduced salary and less benefits. That leaves most households with the reality that an additional income is needed. There are many ways to approach this dilemma, the first of which is to hit the newspapers and see if there are any part time job opportunities. This is good but usually doesn’t satisfy the ultimate need or provide any extra cash to enjoy life a little.
However, if you view this economic crisis as a cleansing of the old ways to make money and consider it a new beginning to locate and succeed in the “Brave new World” that new world being the internet, there are an abundance of opportunities out there.
The trouble is that there are literally thousands of vultures online seeking to take advantage of this dilemma and have flooded the market with promises of making millions at home using your computer. Needless to say most of these "opportunities" do little more than to get you to spend your money.
There are some very good ways to make some extra cash online and there are some people who are going through the plight of this economic crisis and have discovered ways to use the internet to make that extra cash. After all there are close to 2 billion people who use the internet every day and this market is global!
There are some of these people who now have been making some extra money on the internet that have developed methods and located niches that have been successful. There is one story in particular that is interesting.
One such person experiencing difficult times in this economic crisis lost his job, could find another job and was facing bills that were piling up. Things were so bad for him that he actually moved back in with his parents and borrowed cash from them to pay his bills and try his hand at making some extra cash on the internet to make ends meet. Well his story winds up being a success story and he is now earning more money online than he did when he had a regular job. One thing that really struck me about this guy is how much he hates companies like Google, Yahoo, MSN.
It was his persistence that earned him his success on the internet. There is always one thing to remember it can get frustrating trying to make an income online, you're only one breakthrough away, one discovery, one loophole, one glitch. It can happen and it will happen. And when it does believe me it's worth every dollar and second that you spent online. In fact it's all the sweeter. Making money online seems to be more rewarding, maybe because you can do from home.
Necessity is the mother of invention and this economic crisis has created the necessity which is, we need to make more money to survive. The internet is at our finger tips; it is convenient and easily accessible through our computer. Some of these successful people even will share their success stories with you. If you would like to see the video of his story, please check it out here.
Click Here! To Watch The Video
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Free College Grants - Secrets to Get Free Government Grants For Your College Education
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While there are a lot of people who say that power grants are waiting for anyone and everyone to get free money, crackerjack is more to it than that. The federal government does not accept an inaugurate pocketbook that everyone authority step up also take whatever they need from material. Grants do offer money, but there are obligations and requirements that consider to be met before splinter money is paid peripheral. Typically, a direction buy into is awarded to an organization or cluster of people to service stow away a project like property renovations or repairs.
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You may have wondered what government grants are,Visit Here Now and if there is a way for you to get molecule cash through one of these grants. What are the requirements to receive a regulation grant and will the grants affirm to be repaid are some other conventional questions about these monetary grants. Here are some blue streak facts to acclimate you to grants, who is eligible and other useful facts.
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While there are a lot of people who say that power grants are waiting for anyone and everyone to get free money, crackerjack is more to it than that. The federal government does not accept an inaugurate pocketbook that everyone authority step up also take whatever they need from material. Grants do offer money, but there are obligations and requirements that consider to be met before splinter money is paid peripheral. Typically, a direction buy into is awarded to an organization or cluster of people to service stow away a project like property renovations or repairs.
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For federal jurisdiction grants there are a cartel of stipulations further rules that have to be followed. To apply for government grants there are predefined steps that must correspond to taken. You cannot smartly write a letter to your congressman further ask being money. If an thing is danger some about acceptance a grant to fill some type of legitimate need, they generally enroll a sign proposal writer who is well-versed in whole-hog of the intricacies of applying for besides receiving these grants. Grants Can help Individuals While enormously government grants are not personal grants that will give a person a loan per se, know onions are grants that burden help people in particular circumstances. A fellow that is weight the process of buying a home, also meets certain, government-defined criteria, may be eligible for sway housing grants. masterly are also grants for educational pursuits. Government college grants can offer financial assistance to people that are qualified.There Is Always A Catch
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Friday, September 17, 2010
GetEducated.com Offers $1,000 Online College Scholarship Awards and Online School Financial Aid to Students at Accredited Online Universities
Previous GetEducated online college grant winners have studied at Troy University Online and enrolled in distance masters degree programs at the University of Illinois Online, the University of Wisconsin Platteville, and Dakota State University Online. An online bachelor degree student from Duquesne University has also received a GetEducated distance education grant award.
The most recent GetEducated online student financial aid winner was a mom and teacher earning her online phd in education at Nova Southeastern University by taking distance learning courses.
Granting distance learning scholarships is an integral part of GetEducated’s mission to stem rising college costs and make distance degrees more affordable.
"GetEducated’s online college affordability rankings reveal that an accredited online degree can cost as little as $4,000 or more than $100,000. Our online college grant program was launched to help cut the cost of online education for deserving students nationwide," says Vicky Phillips, founder of GetEducated.com.
To be eligible for online degree financial aid, students must be US citizens enrolled in an accredited online degree or certificate program with a 3.0 GPA. Both merit and need are taken into consideration. A short essay is required.
Students in need of online college financial aid can download a free GetEducated online college grant application online.
Deadline for application: Oct 15.
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The most recent GetEducated online student financial aid winner was a mom and teacher earning her online phd in education at Nova Southeastern University by taking distance learning courses.
Granting distance learning scholarships is an integral part of GetEducated’s mission to stem rising college costs and make distance degrees more affordable.
"GetEducated’s online college affordability rankings reveal that an accredited online degree can cost as little as $4,000 or more than $100,000. Our online college grant program was launched to help cut the cost of online education for deserving students nationwide," says Vicky Phillips, founder of GetEducated.com.
To be eligible for online degree financial aid, students must be US citizens enrolled in an accredited online degree or certificate program with a 3.0 GPA. Both merit and need are taken into consideration. A short essay is required.
Students in need of online college financial aid can download a free GetEducated online college grant application online.
Deadline for application: Oct 15.
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GetEducated.com, LLC802-899-4866
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Click Here - For information on how to get access to all the other free college Grants Available
Thursday, September 16, 2010
MTV: Can You Pimp My Financial Aid?
The media company that invented the music video wants you to dumb down the college loan process, so everyone can cut a slice.
These days, you almost need a Ph.D to suss out financial aid, which leads potential students down an uneducated road because you need money to go to college to gain knowledge to understand how to get that money in the first place! Ugh, it's frustrating to even write about.
Enter the creative geniuses at MTV, the College Board and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. They've dreamt of a way to make applying for financial aid simpler and more democratic. Starting today, they want you to submit your ideas of how to cut through all that red tape to the Get Schooled College Affordability Challenge, and since this is about money, they'll award the guy or gal with the best proposal $10,000. Plus
, the winner will witness their brainchild in action with the help of MTV, the College Board, the Gates Foundation, innovative firm frog design and a $100,000 development budget.
And what better way to announce such an initiative than with the one and only John Legend? The pianist surprised Howard University students this morning by teaching professor George E. Carr's Education in Black America class. Having his own education-centered nonprofit (Show Me Campaign), Legend advocated education reform. You can catch his lecture on mtvU.com starting Oct. 4, 2010.
"MTV is proud to join forces with the College Board to leverage our reach with young people nationwide to harness their creativity and make financial aid more accessible," said Stephen Friedman, MTV general manager. "Our hope is that this 'Challenge' will empower students to take advantage of opportunities that can open doors to higher education."
Those doors have been closed to some two million college students who don't apply for any of the $70 billion the US government dishes out in financial aid. Difficulty paying for tuition is a major hindrance to students and a reason why many fail to graduate. According to MTV, less than 35 percent of those pursuing an undergraduate degree finish school within four years, and less than 60 percent complete their college education in six years.
You have until Dec. 17, 2010 to reform the way we process financial aid. Better hurry. Economists at Georgetown University estimate that more than 60 percent of jobs in 2018 will require some education or training beyond high school, but if Americans can't afford it, who will employers hire?
Finding free college scholarships and grants is not a simple task, however, thanks to some government programs available and with the help of the college or university that you expect to attend, there are some free college scholarships and grants available if you know where and how to research these programs.
That being said, there are other alternatives to finance college tuition in scholarships, grants and awards that should be reviewed to see what you may qualify for. Click Here for a source that I found helpful.
These days, you almost need a Ph.D to suss out financial aid, which leads potential students down an uneducated road because you need money to go to college to gain knowledge to understand how to get that money in the first place! Ugh, it's frustrating to even write about.
Enter the creative geniuses at MTV, the College Board and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. They've dreamt of a way to make applying for financial aid simpler and more democratic. Starting today, they want you to submit your ideas of how to cut through all that red tape to the Get Schooled College Affordability Challenge, and since this is about money, they'll award the guy or gal with the best proposal $10,000. Plus
, the winner will witness their brainchild in action with the help of MTV, the College Board, the Gates Foundation, innovative firm frog design and a $100,000 development budget.
And what better way to announce such an initiative than with the one and only John Legend? The pianist surprised Howard University students this morning by teaching professor George E. Carr's Education in Black America class. Having his own education-centered nonprofit (Show Me Campaign), Legend advocated education reform. You can catch his lecture on mtvU.com starting Oct. 4, 2010.
"MTV is proud to join forces with the College Board to leverage our reach with young people nationwide to harness their creativity and make financial aid more accessible," said Stephen Friedman, MTV general manager. "Our hope is that this 'Challenge' will empower students to take advantage of opportunities that can open doors to higher education."
Those doors have been closed to some two million college students who don't apply for any of the $70 billion the US government dishes out in financial aid. Difficulty paying for tuition is a major hindrance to students and a reason why many fail to graduate. According to MTV, less than 35 percent of those pursuing an undergraduate degree finish school within four years, and less than 60 percent complete their college education in six years.
You have until Dec. 17, 2010 to reform the way we process financial aid. Better hurry. Economists at Georgetown University estimate that more than 60 percent of jobs in 2018 will require some education or training beyond high school, but if Americans can't afford it, who will employers hire?
Finding free college scholarships and grants is not a simple task, however, thanks to some government programs available and with the help of the college or university that you expect to attend, there are some free college scholarships and grants available if you know where and how to research these programs.
That being said, there are other alternatives to finance college tuition in scholarships, grants and awards that should be reviewed to see what you may qualify for. Click Here for a source that I found helpful.
How to get Financial Aid to Pay for College Tuition
The high cost of a college education is a major concern all parents and students have today. Student loans are one way to handle this situation; however, there are other ways to get financial aid to pay for college tuition that should be considered and exhaustively researched. You may be pleasantly surprised as to just how much financial aid you may be able to get to pay for college tuition and this will certainly be a major factor when determining what college you may be able to apply to for enrollment.
It should also be known that searching for financial aid to pay for college tuition is not a simple task; however, the effort usually pays off in the long run. The first place to look is obviously at the high school the student is attending. A discussion with the Guidance counselor will usually open doors to financial aid that you may have never considered. There is usually a list or a publication that can be obtained form your guidance counselor which should be reviewed to determine what types of financial aid are available to the specific student.
Most financial aid is determined by financial hardship of the student and/or the family, but there are still other things that are reviewed. Grades, community service, athletics, the arts and researching local business organizations and groups that distribute scholarships to students that show a potential in a specific area of study and those that work hard and simply just need financial aid to attend college.
This type of research can seem impossible or an undertaking that may take more time and effort than one has to put into researching financial aid to pay for college tuition. If you fall into this category, because your job doesn’t give you the time or you just don’t know where to go or how to start, there are several sources out there today that can help. One of the best resources I have used is an ebook called “Secrets to Get Free College Tuition Revealed”.
It is filled with great information as well as step by step methods to prepare yourself and your student to be eligible to receive the most financial aid to pay for college tuition. The author also provided links that take you directly to the place you need to, reducing your own research to almost nil. In Addition he provides links to just about every single college and university in the US.
I found this ebook to be the best source on the market today. The fact that it is an ebook allows you to use the links provided for you in the book, so you just click on the link as you read and you are directed to where you need to be. This is something a hard copy can not provide. This is not to say all hard copy books are no good, this is simply to tell you some of the added benefits of an ebook when searching for the best and easiest way to find financial aid to pay for college tuition.
For more information on the Secrets to Get Free College Tuition Revealed, please Click Here
It should also be known that searching for financial aid to pay for college tuition is not a simple task; however, the effort usually pays off in the long run. The first place to look is obviously at the high school the student is attending. A discussion with the Guidance counselor will usually open doors to financial aid that you may have never considered. There is usually a list or a publication that can be obtained form your guidance counselor which should be reviewed to determine what types of financial aid are available to the specific student.
Most financial aid is determined by financial hardship of the student and/or the family, but there are still other things that are reviewed. Grades, community service, athletics, the arts and researching local business organizations and groups that distribute scholarships to students that show a potential in a specific area of study and those that work hard and simply just need financial aid to attend college.
This type of research can seem impossible or an undertaking that may take more time and effort than one has to put into researching financial aid to pay for college tuition. If you fall into this category, because your job doesn’t give you the time or you just don’t know where to go or how to start, there are several sources out there today that can help. One of the best resources I have used is an ebook called “Secrets to Get Free College Tuition Revealed”.
It is filled with great information as well as step by step methods to prepare yourself and your student to be eligible to receive the most financial aid to pay for college tuition. The author also provided links that take you directly to the place you need to, reducing your own research to almost nil. In Addition he provides links to just about every single college and university in the US.
I found this ebook to be the best source on the market today. The fact that it is an ebook allows you to use the links provided for you in the book, so you just click on the link as you read and you are directed to where you need to be. This is something a hard copy can not provide. This is not to say all hard copy books are no good, this is simply to tell you some of the added benefits of an ebook when searching for the best and easiest way to find financial aid to pay for college tuition.
For more information on the Secrets to Get Free College Tuition Revealed, please Click Here
Free College Scholarships and Grants for High School Students
You’re a high school student and researching the many possible colleges or universities there are to choose from. . Depending on your situation the college loans you may qualify for, may not be able to cover the high college tuition of today. The fact that today, the economy is so bad that many parents are struggling and have gotten behind on the bills or have lost their job making it difficult to be considered a cosigner on a college loan, that alternatives must be researched. Finding free college scholarships and grants for high school students is the direction that needs to be taken.
Finding free college scholarships and grants for high school students is not a simple task, however, thanks to some government programs available and with the help of the college or university that you expect to attend, there are some free college scholarships and grants available if you know where and how to research these programs.
Exhibiting excellent grades and test scores is a fairly sure way to be considered for free college scholarships and grants. This can sometime give the college or university the leverage they need to offer a free college scholarships and grants to high school students. If the college applicant has shown exceptional study habits and performed well in class and on their tests, this will greatly enhance their ability to be considered for free college scholarships and grants to make it easier for them to attend that university.
Most college and universities want quality students that have shown their desire to excel through their test scores and study habits. If they are experiencing financial difficulties with the tuition expense, most college or universities will offer free college scholarships and grants to high school students as an additional financial aid making it easier for that high school student to get on with his or her continued education.
Finding free college scholarships and grants for high school students is not a simple task, however, thanks to some government programs available and with the help of the college or university that you expect to attend, there are some free college scholarships and grants available if you know where and how to research these programs.
That being said, there are other alternatives to finance college tuition in scholarships, grants and awards that should be reviewed to see what you may qualify for. One source that I found helpful is located here.
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