We got a great question from one of our readers the other day about financial aid for members of the military. Rather than just responding to her, I wanted to share the information on the blog since I thought there might be more of you out there with a similar question. Here's what LeeAnn from Freedom, Pennsylvania (how appropriate!) wrote in to ask: I have a few … [Read more...] about Question From Our Reader: Financial Aid for Members of the Military
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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
Scholarship Announcements: Scuba Diving Scholarship, Business Aviation Management Scholarship, Essay Competition Scholarship
Happy Friday! My goodness, it's a scorcher out there. All I want to do is sit in the pool! But don't get out the sunscreen just yet if you still need to figure out how you are going to foot the bill for next year's tuition. One of the best solutions to your financial aid woes is to hit the scholarship search trail. Each Friday at the Financial Aid Finder, I make your search a … [Read more...] about Scholarship Announcements: Scuba Diving Scholarship, Business Aviation Management Scholarship, Essay Competition Scholarship
Why Not All Student Loans Are Created Equal
by Mara Strom Some of you may be wondering whether qualifying for a federal loan is really that big of a deal. You figure money is money, and debt is debt. Plus, you've heard that applying for and getting accepted for a private loan is easier and faster. While it's true that any green will pay the bills, not all loans are equally emerald. Here's a look at the major … [Read more...] about Why Not All Student Loans Are Created Equal
Reader Question: How to Pay for College on Your Own
I recently got a letter from a reader named Natalie, who is worried about paying for college without any parental help. Are you financing your college degree solo? Read on for her letter and my suggestions for tackling this challenge. Dear Financial Aid Finder, Hi, I'm a high school senior with pretty good grades and a strong ACT test score. I want to go to college in the … [Read more...] about Reader Question: How to Pay for College on Your Own