There's no doubt that college is costly -- and getting more expensive every year. Even if you win top scholarships, take out some heavy duty student loans, and qualify for government grants, you will still probably need a bit of extra money to cover books, fees and living expenses. The best solution: Working your way through school. For some of you, working your way through … [Read more...] about Work Your Way Through School
Financial Aid News
7 Creative Ways to Pay for College
This story about creative financing for college ran over the weekend in my local paper. The article does a great job of outlining some of the financial challenges families are facing in the midst of this country's economic crisis. It was good to see that staying in school is still a priority for the two families featured in the piece, but rather heart-wrenching to read the … [Read more...] about 7 Creative Ways to Pay for College
Scholarship Announcements: Optimist Essay Contest & Straightforward Media Teacher Scholarship
They say these are the best years of your life, but there are times when being a student is very tough. After many late nights or all nighters are brains get so boggled from the little assignments that keep popping up that we can forget the big picture. What are your life goals and ambitions? What are you trying to achieve with this education. There are some who have … [Read more...] about Scholarship Announcements: Optimist Essay Contest & Straightforward Media Teacher Scholarship
Enrollment in Online Classes on the Rise
Are you thinking about enrolling in an online class? You'll be in good company. According to a report by the Sloan Consortium more than one in four students takes at least one distance learning class. The study, called Learning on Demand: Online Education in the United States, found a double-digit jump in the number of online students in just one year. It keeps going … [Read more...] about Enrollment in Online Classes on the Rise
Scholarship Announcements: IT students, Junior Fire Fighters and Prom Go-ers
Happy Friday. How many scholarships have you applied for this week? Why not take an hour or two right now to do some scholarship research and write up some applications. Every Friday, I make that task a little bit easier for you by posting about three scholarships with upcoming deadlines. This week, I have great opportunities for Information Technology majors, junior fire … [Read more...] about Scholarship Announcements: IT students, Junior Fire Fighters and Prom Go-ers