In honor of Martin Luther King Day, I have been thinking a lot about dreams. If you are reading this blog, odds are that attending college (or, at the very least, affording college) figures somewhere in your dreams. For many of us, college is more than just a lofty dream. It is the representation of very concrete opportunities -- opportunities to learn and grow, to discover … [Read more...] about What’s Your Dream?
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Top 7 Financial Aid Mistakes Students Make
Most of the time I come here and talk about what you should do to get financial aid…Gentle reminders about filing before the FAFSA deadline, applying for as many scholarships as you can, and picking the right student loan to cover the gap. Well, today, I'm going to be a little more ruthless. I'm going to tell you what NOT to do -- under any circumstances -- if you want … [Read more...] about Top 7 Financial Aid Mistakes Students Make
Scholarship Update for April 21st
April 21, 2008 by Mara Strom Summer is just around the corner. Which means, it's time to start your search for the perfect summer job or internship -- you know, the one with enough earning potential to cover your contribution to tuition, room and board for next year. Summer jobs are undoubtedly a cash cow for many working students, but if you're looking for a less … [Read more...] about Scholarship Update for April 21st
The Real Cost of Paying Back Your Student Loans
April 17, 2008 by Mara Strom If you’re a recent college grad straddled with a sizeable chunk of student debt, you’re in good company. In fact, a study by The National Center for Education Statistics indicates that 50% of all college grads have an average of $10,000 or more to pay back on their college loans. Let’s say you’re a little better than average and take out $18K … [Read more...] about The Real Cost of Paying Back Your Student Loans
Ivy League Offering Free Ride for Middle Income Students
America’s Top Colleges Are More Popular Than Ever April 7, 2008 It’s April, which means that if you were one of the hundred thousand high school seniors shooting for an Ivy League education, you already know your fate. Hopefully you’ve spent the past few days celebrating that golden acceptance letter. But if you’ve been consoling yourself instead, perhaps this will … [Read more...] about Ivy League Offering Free Ride for Middle Income Students