The first thing to remember is that you are not alone. Students have been dealing with this reality for a long time. Do not assume that you won't qualify for aid since your parents earn over the eligibility mark. Always fill out the FAFSA no matter what. You may qualify for a Stafford Loan. It will be more difficult to try to get a large loan as a student but federal … [Read more...] about Paying for College – Financing an Education Without Parental Help
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Competing for College Students
Throughout most of the application process the potential student is courting the college but as a recent article in the New York Times points out, when decision making time approaches the roles are reversed. Some schools will lay on the charm extra thick to entice students to choose their acceptance. Personal e-mails, letters, phone calls from Professors, small receptions … [Read more...] about Competing for College Students
Ivy League Schools and College Scholarships
By now you have heard of "Ivy League" schools. Some people are not clear on which schools are actually considered "Ivy." The Ivy League was created in 1954 and includes the eight most prestigious and selective universities in the United States. The eight Ivy League schools are: Brown University Columbia University Cornell University Dartmouth University Harvard … [Read more...] about Ivy League Schools and College Scholarships
The First Rule of Financial Aid…
The First Rule of Financial Aid is to apply! It should be rule number two and three as well, it's that important. Why is it so important? Because you will never know how much money you can receive until you apply, if you don't apply you are guaranteed nothing. This may seem quite obvious but a recent article in the WTOP (Capital News) has shown that lower income earning … [Read more...] about The First Rule of Financial Aid…
5 Great Sites for Free Online Learning
I was always taught that there is no such thing as a free lunch, but apparently there is. If by "lunch", you mean food for your mind. There are thousands of free online sources of education material being posted for anyone and everyone to take advantage of. If you're looking to get a first-rate education for free, check out some of these resources (I've been doing the same … [Read more...] about 5 Great Sites for Free Online Learning