Archive for 'Financial Aid'

Pell Grant May See Some Major Changes | 09.06.09

President Obama is trying to get a new bill to pass through Congress that can potentially send millions more people to college while also helping to improve kindergarten through twelfth grade schools. Unfortunately, he seems to be having a hard time getting the bill to pass.
Some of the benefits that would be reaped if the [...]

Paying for College Tuition After Being Laid Off | 08.25.09

If you are interested in heading back to college, but you aren’t sure how you are going to cover the tuition costs, there is good news for you: there are many options available to you, even if you have been laid off and no longer have any income coming in. Here’s a look at a [...]

Go Back to School on Your Company’s Tab |

As summer draws to a close, Labor Day offers us one last opportunity to enjoy our freedom, the surf, and the sand before school starts up again. Despite the recession, we’ve actually come a long way since Labor Day was created in the 1880s. The first Monday of September, we take time to celebrate the [...]

College Board Releases College Debt Statistics | 08.23.09

Despite the common belief, the College Board reports that the majority of students do not graduate from college with an overwhelming amount of debt. In fact, many graduate without any debt at all, while others graduate with what the College Board considers to be “manageable.” Let’s take a closer look at some of these statistics, [...]

Financial Aid for Adult Learners | 08.18.09

It’s never too late to go back to school. In fact, if you’re past the “traditional” college age or have a family, you’re actually doing yourself a favor by getting a college degree. With that diploma, you are more likely to earn a higher paycheck—which is great news for all you future students who have [...]

Where Has All The Money Gone? | 08.13.09

Listen up, students—your financial aid might be in jeopardy. Fox News reported on Wednesday that several states are making big budget cuts that are affecting their public colleges and universities. Financial aid programs are taking some of the biggest hits, including some of the scholarships and grants that provide a vital cash flow for the [...]

Moms get ready to go back to school…with President Obama’s help! | 08.12.09

If you’re a mom, you might be breathing a sigh of relief that the summer is winding down. The end of August means signals the start of school, which means that the kids are back in the care of the teacher and out of the house. But where does this leave you? Taking care of [...]

Tips for Applying for Scholarships | 08.08.09

Are you looking for something to help offset the cost of going to college? If so, it is certainly worth your while to explore scholarship opportunities. Contrary to popular believe, you don’t have to be the valedictorian of your class or a pro football player in order to qualify for scholarships. In fact, you don’t [...]

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