TGIF, scholarship seekers. Hope you are enjoying some great weather wherever you are. We had our first 80-degree day since September, and it was bliss! Of course, if you are seeking free money for college, you might have to spend a couple of hours inside this gorgeous weekend to work on your applications. I'm making that process a little easier for you this week by telling you … [Read more...] about Scholarship Announcements: Life Lessons, American Foreign Service, Hero Scholarships
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How to Get a Scholarship for College
Have you expanded your financial aid search to include scholarships? If not, what are you waiting for? For most people the best way to approach this is to set aside an hour or two a week. Think of it as a class period in financial aid. Keep this in your schedule and protect this time. Other things should not interfere with this schedule anymore than you would let … [Read more...] about How to Get a Scholarship for College
Student Loan Interest Rates Set to Fall; Pell Grant to Increase
A number of important changes are looming for federal student aid, which may save you some serious cash. Here's a quick look at the most significant developments: Interest rates on subsidized Stafford loans are dropping -- This year, they will go from a 6% to 5.6% (fixed). Under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of '07, the rate will continue to drop until … [Read more...] about Student Loan Interest Rates Set to Fall; Pell Grant to Increase