Archive for the ‘Financial Aid’ Category
5 College Myths Busted
October 5, 2010 12:08 pm Choosing a School, Financial Aid, Preparing for SchoolHave you ever heard someone say, “College is a waste of time and money”? Or, “There’s no way I could afford to go to college”? Here are some common myths about college.
5 Tips to Get Free Money For College
October 5, 2010 12:00 pm Education, Financial AidWhat is FREE money for college? It’s money that you receive to finance your college education that doesn’t have to be paid back. This comes in the forms of grants and scholarships. Government grants are available to those who qualify based on financial need. Scholarships are available to anyone and can be found to fit [...]
Put your hands on some college cash
September 20, 2010 10:22 am Education, Financial Aid, Preparing for School, Top QuestionsThere is no denying the fact that college costs are rising. The good news, however, is that there is more financial aid available than ever before. You just need to know where to look for it.
Musings On Financial Aid
March 17, 2010 8:56 am Career Advice, Financial AidI remember going to the mandatory financial aid counseling session when I applied for loans to help me get through college. They tried to scare you into not getting a loan at all with their gloomy projections of paying back the loan later. They seemed to glory in failure stories of people who just found [...]
Colleges give grants to Navy vets
March 12, 2010 10:19 am Financial Aid, MilitaryUniversities across the nation participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, allowing Navy veterans to obtain a college degree for free in many instances. “The Navy really encourages its members to get an education,” says Diane Johnson, education analyst at ClassesandCareers.com, a free college information service. “Enlisted members of the Navy can receive financial aid that [...]
The Top 3 Myths About Financial Aid
March 11, 2010 1:06 pm Financial AidChances are, if you’ve spent a significant amount of time online, you’ve encountered shady advertisements from websites claiming that financial aid can solve all of your money worries overnight. Although financial aid can be a wonderful tool for degree-seekers, it is important to also be aware of the myths of financial aid. Before you make [...]
Government Pell Grants
March 4, 2010 3:18 pm Financial AidIf you have been putting off going to college because of financial concerns, now may be the perfect time to get your degree. The government is making it easier to go back to school by putting more money into Pell Grants. Pell Grants are perfect for people trying to go back to school and watch [...]
One Student’s Debt is $550,000
February 17, 2010 4:26 pm Financial AidOne woman decided that an education was worth the student debt. Michelle Bisutti took out $250,000 in student debt before she finished medical school in 2003. But over the years it grew to a $555,000 debt. The woman deferred her loan payments while she did her residency and so default charges compounded the interest rates.
Private Colleges Cut Aid Packages
February 10, 2010 1:56 pm Financial AidLast year private colleges throughout the nation had to lay off staff, cut down on sports teams, halt construction projects, and even turn down thermostats all in the name of saving money. And in the meantime, schools are seeing even greater numbers of students and the financial aid keeps coming.
