Welcome to Scholarship Friday. The weekend is finally here, but it's not time to party quite yet. If you are currently enrolled in college -- or planning to be next fall -- now is the time to buckle down and get serious… about applying for scholarships. Given the state of the economy, I'm hard-pressed to imagine that there are too many students who can afford to say no to … [Read more...] about Scholarship Announcements: No Population Growth, Signet Classics, Ayn Rand Fountainhead
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Scholarship Announcements – Awards for Latinos, Milk and Thoroughbred Scholarships
As I have been mentioning the past few weeks, we are in the middle of scholarship season. Late winter/early spring is high tide for scholarship deadlines, so if you are serious about winning scholarship awards, you will definitely want to dedicate a few hours each week to finding and applying for scholarships. This week, I've found three great opportunities with upcoming … [Read more...] about Scholarship Announcements – Awards for Latinos, Milk and Thoroughbred Scholarships
Drug Offenders can Earn Aid under Budget Reconciliation Act
At least 175,000 people are denied federal financial aid due to prior drug offenses according to a recent article in Yahoo News. However, the Budget Reconciliation Act that was passed has provided a provision to allow students who have drug offenses a new chance at federal student financial aid. The provision is targeted at older non-traditional students. Federal Financial … [Read more...] about Drug Offenders can Earn Aid under Budget Reconciliation Act
One More Reason to Keep Your Grades Up
If you are a student you may already be conscious of your grades for college entrance purposes. One more reason to keep those grades up is the correlation between grades and financial aid. Students don't have to be the valedictorian or the next Rhodes Scholar but good grades will equal more money. A combination of good grades & early application for financial aid is a … [Read more...] about One More Reason to Keep Your Grades Up
Swap In-State Tuitions with Other States
The Academic Common Market is an organization that sets up exchange programs for students between a league of mutually recognized states. Students who are planning on studying a subject that is not offered by their state school may attend an out of state school for in state tuition. The school must already have an exchange program set up with your state. Not every state … [Read more...] about Swap In-State Tuitions with Other States