We've got some great opps for your today -- big and small. You've got a whole weekend ahead of you, so why not sit down, fill out a few applications and whip up a couple of essays. Who couldn't use several thousand dollars more for college? 1. The OP Loftbed $500 Scholarship Award: $500 The OP Loftbed Company is awarding a $500 scholarship to the student who answers their … [Read more...] about College Scholarships News #12
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Start the Process of Getting Financial Aid
Applying for aid is just the first step in a process. One in three applicants will be selected for a process called verification. If your application is selected, you will need to provide the financial aid office with tax forms and other documents. Provide the verification documents as soon as possible. Most financial aid offices have double digit increases in applications to … [Read more...] about Start the Process of Getting Financial Aid
How to Increase Your Chances of Winning College Scholarships
According to US News & World Report, half of all college students are expected to receive scholarships - AKA "FREE MONEY" - to help pay for college. Now, the story in US News made it seem like there was a shortage of scholarships since it's "only" 50%. That may well be true. But when I read that half of all students will get scholarships, I think … [Read more...] about How to Increase Your Chances of Winning College Scholarships
Getting Financial Aid for Summer Session Classes
If you are taking summer classes at a college, check with their financial aid office and make sure you follow the process if you want to get financial aid. There are multiple ways you could get financial aid for this summer session. First, the federal government instituted a new Two Pell in a Year program in 2010-11. The program was so successful it was deemed too … [Read more...] about Getting Financial Aid for Summer Session Classes
Private Loan vs. the Parent Plus
If you've been listening to the news you might have heard that there are historically low interest rates. With that good news, it might come as a surprise to you when you look at interest rates for federal student loans. Starting July 1, interest rates for the Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized student loans are going to 6.8% and the Direct Parent Plus Loan is going to … [Read more...] about Private Loan vs. the Parent Plus