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	<title>Top Colleges Blog &#187; College Scholarships</title>
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		<title>Economy Forces Williams College To Revise Scholarship Program</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/02/05/economy-forces-williams-college-to-revise-scholarship-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 18:55:55 +0000</pubDate>
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Hard times are hitting some of our nation&#8217;s best colleges.  In an announcement published on the college website,  William Wagner, interim president of Williams College, rescinded the current financial aid policy due to a $500 million dollar dip in the college&#8217;s endowment.   This development at one of the nation&#8217;s most selective [...]]]></description>
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		<title>President Obama:  Cut The Middlemen Out Of College Loans</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/25/president-obama-college-loans/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:46:26 +0000</pubDate>
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College students struggling with loan payments, there might be relief in sight – and its coming straight from the top. 
President Obama has never made a secret that education has a top spot on his domestic agenda.  Before his administration was 100 days old, he announced a ‘cradle to career’ commitment to new education [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is A Upromise Scholarship For You?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2010/01/24/upromise-scholarship-for-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:02:41 +0000</pubDate>
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Attention college-bound students!  Are you a candidate for a Sallie Mae/Upromise scholarship?  The Upromise program, with help from sponsors like Bank of America, Rewards Network and MasterCard Worldwide, is awarding 100 deserving students with $2500 scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year.  
What’s the deal?  Applications must be completed by Feb. 15, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Unemployed?  7 Ways To Help Finance A College Degree</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/12/13/unemployed-finance-college-degree/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/12/13/unemployed-finance-college-degree/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:20:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>icepop1</dc:creator>
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Are you one of the millions of unemployed or underemployed adults who have had their job prospects derailed in the current economy?  If so, take heart – you’re not alone and there are steps you can take to get back on your feet. Believe it or not, you may qualify for a government funded [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Financial Woes For Class Of 2014?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/12/09/financial-woes-incoming-freshmen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:53:35 +0000</pubDate>
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Just when it looks like there might be a little bit of good news on the economic horizon, things are tightening up for college students.  
Last year, when the economy was in free-fall and there was real concern about filling enrollment, private colleges sharply increased grants and scholarships offered to incoming freshmen.  The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Good News for Borrowers!</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/07/06/good-news-for-borrowers/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:20:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[College students who are relying on loans to pay for their education finally have some good news coming their way!  
The federal Education Department will soon be offering a repayment plan that allows recent graduates to reduce their loan payments based on income. This new program is scheduled to begin Wednesday, July 8.
Today’s borrowers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Military Wants YOU…in School</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/06/04/the-military-wants-you%e2%80%a6in-school/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/06/04/the-military-wants-you%e2%80%a6in-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:56:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Post-9/11 GI Bill, taking effect on August 1, increases educational aid for veterans who served at least 90 days after the terrorist attacks of September 2001.  This revised version of the bill adds an incentives package far greater than the one provided by the 1944 GI Bill.  This fruitful new law is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The 9/11 GI Bill – Serving Those Who Served This Country</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/05/18/the-911-gi-bill-%e2%80%93-serving-those-who-served-this-country/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 17:17:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=11751</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Post-9/11 GI Bill, taking effect on August 1, increases educational aid for veterans who served at least 90 days after the terrorist attacks of September 2001.  This revised version of the bill adds an incentives package far greater than the one provided by the 1944 GI Bill.  This fruitful new law is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Getting Your Hands on Scholarships for Minorities</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/04/24/6911/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/04/24/6911/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:35:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for some scholarship money to help you pay for the cost of college?  You may be surprised to learn about the many different scholarship opportunities out there, particularly if you are considered to be a minority.  In fact, depending upon your personal situation and your academic goals, it is possible [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Scholarships and Grants</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/03/11/scholarships-and-grants-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/03/11/scholarships-and-grants-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:08:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/?p=4291</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Paying for a college education can be a formidable task. However, a lot of students neglect to apply for scholarships and grants because they believe that they have to have some superhuman talent or live below the poverty line to qualify. Don’t fall into this trap! There are lots of scholarships and grants out there [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Finding Ways to Pay for School</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/01/15/finding-ways-to-pay-for-school/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2009/01/15/finding-ways-to-pay-for-school/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2009 14:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for creative ways to help pay for your college expenses?  You may be surprised to learn that there are actually many different options available to you.  Therefore, if you are struggling with finding a way to pay for furthering your education, you might want to look into one of these [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Hispanic College Scholarships</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/03/09/hispanic-college-scholarships/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/03/09/hispanic-college-scholarships/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 23:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Latino college scholarships can be somewhat difficult to come by.  But, if you look hard enough, you are likely to find a few good ones that you will qualify for.  In addition, while there aren’t necessarily many scholarships that focus on Latinos only, there are several that are geared toward minorities in general.  These scholarships also offer a great opportunity for you when it comes to ...<a href="http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/03/09/hispanic-college-scholarships/">Read More ...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tips on How to Drive Down the Cost of College</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/03/01/college-money-saving-tips/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/03/01/college-money-saving-tips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2007 18:38:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The cost of college continues to be on the rise. Fortunately, there are a number of steps you can take to help drive down the cost of college and make it a bit more ... <a href="http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/03/01/college-money-saving-tips/">Read More ...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>African American College Scholarships</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/02/23/african-american-college-scholarships/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/02/23/african-american-college-scholarships/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Feb 2007 16:13:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As an African American, there are a number of scholarships that you might want to pursue.  Unlike loans, African American college scholarships do not have to be repaid.  And, they can go a long way toward helping you pay for your college education.  A quick search on the Internet will bring up a number of available African American college scholarships, as there are several sites dedicated to aiding in the search.  The following are some of the most impressive African American college scholarships ... <a href="http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/02/23/african-american-college-scholarships/">Read More ...</a>]]></description>
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		<title>What Types of College Scholarships are Available?</title>
		<link>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/02/05/what-types-of-college-scholarships-are-available/</link>
		<comments>http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/02/05/what-types-of-college-scholarships-are-available/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Feb 2007 16:30:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[College scholarships provide an excellent means to pay for college without having to pay as much out of your pocket.  In order to determine those college scholarships that you may be eligible for, it is beneficial to know more about the different types of college scholarships that are available.  The basic types of available college scholarships are ... <a href="http://www.top-colleges.com/blog/2007/02/05/what-types-of-college-scholarships-are-available/">Read More ...</a>]]></description>
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