March 26, 2006
What will they think of next? Now there is a way to gurantee a college education. The policy uses the same tried and true concept of establishing an estate or insurance policy. The financial product is designed for kids five and under and like insurance policies varies in price on the age and health condition of the grantors. The end result is that your child will receive the whole enchilada college experience. Tuition, fees, room and board, book allowance are all covered after you pay your policy off of course. For more information go to Secured Educational Funding website.
March 18, 2006
The University of Alaska is offering tuition breaks for out-of-state students for their 2006 Summer Session. The term last from May-August and offers more than 300 classes. Discount's are in the range of $1,200! The other bonus is that classes are held in areas off the beaten path such as the Katmai National Park. For more information on this subject please click on the link below.
UAF Summer Sessions Offer In State Tuition For All
There has been a lot of much needed attention given to "debt" these past few months.
No doubt Oprah and her "debt diet" has sparked much of the spotlight but it is an especially important concept for prospective college students to grasp. There was a recent article on Yahoo News entitled "The Debt-for-Diploma Crunch" that outlined how those who are in their 20 and 30 somethings are finding it impossible to get ahead because of their student loans. Even worse, college tuition is on the rise and will continue to rise. Financial aid has never been more important! College loans can set you back long after you have earned your degree. This leaves young families with no extra money to set aside for a financial cushion.
FinancialAidFinder is filled with free advice on how to go about gaining financial aid, please use this as a resource to help you earn your degree with as minimal amount of loans as possible.
A recent study conducted by an affiliate of the Pew Hispanic Center, showed that Latino students receive the least amount of federal aid among racial/ethnic groups. Latino students are often skeptical of the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when it comes to answering questions about their legal status and that of their parents. However, it is still a good idea for all Latino students to fill out the FAFSA. The form is available in Spanish in both the print form and online. If you do not have a social security number or other required documents do not lose hope, federal aid may be difficult to obtain but state and private institutional aid may be more readily available. The rule to remember is to always fill out the FAFSA and apply early, you never know until you try!
