June 19, 2008 by Mara Strom By now you’ve probably gotten used to me posting three scholarship notices every Thursday. Well, since I like to mix things up, I’m only going to give you one scholarship notice this week… but it’s a doozy. Unless you’ve been living under a rock somewhere, you already know all [...]
April 21, 2008 by Mara Strom Summer is just around the corner. Which means, it’s time to start your search for the perfect summer job or internship — you know, the one with enough earning potential to cover your contribution to tuition, room and board for next year. Summer jobs are undoubtedly a cash cow [...]
$40,000 College Scholarships To qualify for the McKelvey Foundation’s Entrepreneurial Scholarship applicants must: Have owned their own business for a year or more Employ at least one person Have graduated from HS in the previous year Attend any four-year college or university in the U.S. The foundation is giving away 100 awards and recipients can [...]
One assumption made by financial aid recipients that needs clarification is the belief that loans are not considered financial assistance. In fact, the vast majority of financial aid dollars are disbursed to students in the form of loans. While federal and state governments do dish out plenty of grant and scholaship aid, loans (often termed [...]
Each fall represents the unofficial beginning of the scholarship hunting season. From this October through the end of Spring 2008, students seeking private scholarships for the 2008-09 school year should be in hunting mode. Most scholarships being posted now are awarded for the 2008-09 academic year. Since there are countless scholarship opportunities out there, the [...]
Student Financial Aid Resources and the Internet – A few caveats about internet use can reduce your risk of falling victim to identity theft or scholarship fraud. What every student should know. There are a plethora of internet sites touting their financial aid prowess. As in all things related to internet usage, seeking financial aid [...]
When it comes to student financial aid it helps to know every avenue that leads to gaining money for your college education. Below we have comprised some helpful tips that may assist you secure the financial aid you need. Target the High Dollar Private Colleges Applying for financial aid at a pricey college or university [...]
