Archive for 2010
4 Extreme Financial Aid Packages
December 31, 2010 12:17 pm Career AdviceWorking and going to school at the same time is about as easy as training a weasel to perform ballet, which is why all month we’ve talked about college financial aid. But now it’s time for a little fun. Check out these extreme financial aid options. On the last day of 2010 they’re sure to put a smile on your face.
The Best Colleges to Offer Financial Aid
December 30, 2010 10:42 am Career AdviceDo you dream of attending an elite college, but have nightmares about how you’d pay for it? The bottom line is if you want a college education at a specific university, then you have to be persistent…and a bit of a detective. Financial aid (without loans) exists at some of the most prestigious universities in the country. Find out which ones are willing to help with tuition without breaking your future bank account.
Ashford University offers two new specializations with its masters in education degree program
December 30, 2010 10:32 am Online Education NewsCollege officials said that the mathematics specialization is designed to increase the ability of potential instructors to teach core math and calculation skills to elementary and middle school students.
Connecticut higher learning institutions experience record enrollment
December 30, 2010 10:31 am Online Education NewsOfficials from Central Connecticut State University found that area schools have increased the number of graduates in the healthcare field by 71 percent since 2000, Westfair Online reports.
Top 20 New Year’s resolutions
December 30, 2010 9:27 am Moms in SchoolI thought it would be fun to examine top 20 of the most common New Year’s resolutions known to man or should I say woman. I follow a blog titled: Iguanasmom where she invites readers to compile this top 20 list. Maybe you have made a resolution with one or more of these goals and maybe you have succeeded or maybe you have failed in the process. Is it time for a new resolution, maybe one that is a little bit more realistic?
Preparing for the FAFSA
December 30, 2010 6:00 am Education, Financial AidFinancial aid is an important piece of the college admissions process. In just a few days, the 2011 FAFSA will be available online. Before you sit down to complete this federal form, you need to gather some information.
I Go To College For The Financial Aid
December 29, 2010 5:01 pm Career Advice, Education, Financial AidEver wonder why college kids are the most fashionable, active and social group in our society? College students live in a bubble of financial aid, protected from accruing interest and subsidized by government grants and scholarships. They are, temporarily, protected from a crumbling economy. Thanks to all of my financial aid, I didn’t have to [...]
New legislation aims to help entertainment media students in Massachusetts
December 29, 2010 10:15 am Online Education NewsDigital media is a multi-billion-dollar industry that includes movies and video games. More colleges, particularly online schools, are offering programs that address this the need for more professions in this field. The video game industry alone is bringing in nearly $50 billion per year, and some experts expect it to be worth more than $90 [...]
Q&A: Meryl Runion on Making the Most of Motherhood
December 29, 2010 7:41 am Moms in SchoolMeryl Runion isn’t going to baby you. If you need a pity party, Moms in School, this ain’t it. But if you need some inspiring words, read on. Runion is author of the books, “Speak Strong” and “Power Phases.” Thus, she doesn’t mince words. She believes in education (she is a graduate of Vanderbilt University [...]
