Before you gamble the ranch on your child's college education, do a little research to make sure it's worth it. There are several reasons that a Home-Equity Loan may not be a good idea. In a recent article on Bloomberg.Com, these types of student loans can get you into trouble. Home-Equity Loans can make an impact on your financial situation in a big way such as: on your tax … [Read more...] about Home Equity Loans to Pay for College
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AXA Achievers, NFIB Young Entrepreneurs, Technology Education Scholarships
It's a time for a scholarship update. Usually, I try to give you guys two or three scholarships with immediately impending deadlines. Since Thanksgiving is approaching and finals are right around the corner, I figure your plate is going to be rather full until the first of the year. Therefore, for the next few weeks, I'll be focusing on scholarships with deadlines in the … [Read more...] about AXA Achievers, NFIB Young Entrepreneurs, Technology Education Scholarships
FAFSA Deadline – Fill Out Required Financial Aid Forms!
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!
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
Scholarship Announcements: Elks National, NRA Essay Contest, Comcast Leaders Award
College can offer some of the unforgettable memories of your life. This is the time when you make life long best friends – and maybe even meet your future spouse – plus you might learn a little molecular biology, Kensian economic philosophy or advanced art theory along the way! These good memories will last a life time. The memories that you do not want to linger are piles of … [Read more...] about Scholarship Announcements: Elks National, NRA Essay Contest, Comcast Leaders Award