Scholarships, Fellowships, and Assistantships For Graduate Students Congratulations! You've (finally) finished your undergraduate degree and are ready to move on to grad school. If you thought tuition, fees, room and board were costly for your four-year school, then you are in for real sticker shock with graduate education. The good news is that unlike undergraduate … [Read more...] about A Primer to Paying for Your Graduate Education
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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
The First Rule of Financial Aid…
The First Rule of Financial Aid is to apply! It should be rule number two and three as well, it's that important. Why is it so important? Because you will never know how much money you can receive until you apply, if you don't apply you are guaranteed nothing. This may seem quite obvious but a recent article in the WTOP (Capital News) has shown that lower income earning … [Read more...] about The First Rule of Financial Aid…
Saving for College – Start Planning Early
It's never too early to start planning for how you are going to pay for your child's college education. Saving for college is critical. Public Universities tend to raise tuition every year! It's scary to imagine what that cost might be eighteen years from now. If you have just had a baby or plan to have one very soon here are a few thoughts you might want to consider. … [Read more...] about Saving for College – Start Planning Early
Scholarships for Gay Students are Increasing
Many gay students in the past have tried to downplay their sexual orientation when trying to earn scholarships or grants. Today the number of scholarships for gay students are on the rise. Organizations such as the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association offers various student awards and scholarships for aspiring gay and lesbian journalists. With some dedicated … [Read more...] about Scholarships for Gay Students are Increasing