Apply as soon as possible for financial aid! The actual deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is not officially due until June 30 in most states. However, if you wait this long your chances of obtaining federal aid could be very poor. The FAFSA is the only way you can qualify for federal aid and Pell Grants. More than 80% of students fill out … [Read more...] about FAFSA Deadline – Fill Out Required Financial Aid Forms!
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Debt and Financial Aid
A common question students have is how they can manage their debt and their financial aid. Unfortunately when you fill out the FAFSA form there is no place to put down the amount of debt you owe. The form basically wants to know about your income, your family's income and assets. Non-traditional students may already have a substantial debt of some kind. It is wise to seek … [Read more...] about Debt and Financial Aid
Too Few College Grads, Says New Report
Recent college grads may feel like there are no jobs out there for them, but according to a new study by Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce, there is actually a trend of far too few Americans completing college to fill the available jobs. By 2018, the report says, there will be jobs for 22 million new workers with college degrees, but American will … [Read more...] about Too Few College Grads, Says New Report
5 Tips for Making the Most Out of Your College Campus Visits
Last week, I mentioned that the summer is the perfect time to set up college campus visits. It's a good idea to schedule your trips to a wide variety of campuses -- large and small, urban and suburban, private liberal arts colleges and public research institutions. The more places you visit, the better you will be able to assess what you really want in a college or … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Making the Most Out of Your College Campus Visits
Short on Cash? Sell Back Your Textbooks
A few weeks ago, I spent the weekend cleaning out my basement. I came across a box of old (very old!) college textbooks and decided to finally look into selling these online. After more than a decade of non-use, I figured it was safe to say that I was never going to read these books again. So, I went online and did some Googling to find the best place to sell back the books. I … [Read more...] about Short on Cash? Sell Back Your Textbooks