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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Finding Financial Aid for Graduate School
You may already be overwhelmed by undergraduate school loans to the point that you don't even want to think about graduate school but finding aid for graduate school can be done! How much financial aid will largely depend on what field you are going into. For instance, there are more assistantships and fellowships available to students who are pursuing a post secondary … [Read more...] about Finding Financial Aid for Graduate School
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
Profile of Successful Pell Grant Recipients
The National Center for Education Statistics recently released a report describing the characteristics of college graduates who have received Pell Grants and comparing them to non-Pell Grant graduates. Here are some of the findings from their study: 36 percent of 1999-2000 bachelor's degree recipients received at least one Pell Grant while in college. Pell Grant … [Read more...] about Profile of Successful Pell Grant Recipients
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