Archive for tag: university
Articulation agreements becoming more popular between two- and four-year schools
February 22, 2011 11:13 pm Online Education NewsMany community colleges and universities are entering articulation agreements in order to allow students in high-demand fields to transfer from a two-year school to a bachelors degree-granting institution. Under these agreements, community colleges are often able to offer the university's courses on their own campus, which allows students to stay closer to home while they [...]
Texas universities may increase the use of online learning
February 22, 2011 12:04 am Online Education NewsThe Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recently announced that they are pushing state schools to offer more online degree programs, The Texas Tribune reports. Officials told the news source that increasing the use of online classes may reduce higher education costs. Furthermore, Texas Higher Education Commissioner Raymund Paredes noted that it could result in a [...]
3 Ways to Get Around the Rising Cost of College Tuition
February 11, 2011 9:05 am Career AdviceWith the rising cost of college tuition over the last two years a student is now expected to pay over $7,000 a year (on average) for the privilege of attending the public halls of higher learning. Here are some creative ways you can get around these ghastly tuition hikes without going eyeball deep into debt.
3 Ways Technology and Health Care Reform Create New Careers
February 3, 2011 10:40 pm Career AdviceAdvances in technology have combined forces with health care (and health care reform) to create a new kind of specialized education that promises to offer variety of exciting new careers. In the next 20 years these will be the areas in which the biggest career growth takes place. Wouldn’t it be nice to eventually be one of those people at the top in those industries? You can, by getting in on the ground level now.
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.
Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around Your Financial Aid
December 15, 2010 2:34 pm Career AdviceLooking for a way to pay for your college education? If you’re a military veteran your financial aid opportunities just got better as of August 1, 2009. Read on to find out about the brand new financial aid programs for our military men and women.
Employer Assisted College Aid (the Hidden Goldmine)
December 10, 2010 4:00 pm Career AdviceThinking of going back to college, but wondering how you’re going to pay for it? Before you do something crazy (like give up on your dream) check into employer-subsidized financial aid. Many companies offer assistance, but don’t make that fact well known. Read on to find out how you can learn more about college tuition aid from your employer.
3 College Connections You Need to Make
November 19, 2010 1:46 pm EducationIf you are considering college, or headed off to college in the fall, you should make friends with these people on campus: admissions counselors, financial aid officers, and current students. Why? Because these three groups of people can help you with all the aspects of navigating the college maze: 1. Admissions counselors It’s not secret [...]
