How important is a well-written essay to a scholarship-selection committee?
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Posted: 4/26/10
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Which of the many tax breaks for education will be most helpful to you?
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Posted: 4/26/10
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Did you ever think to look in your own backyard for scholarships?
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Posted: 4/26/10
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Will financial aid consultants help or hamper your aid package?
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Posted: 4/21/10
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If you're wondering whether you'll be able to afford a college education, you're not alone. Our panel of experts will give you the inside track on the financial aid process.
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Posted: 3/29/10
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Here are some key strategies that you can use to manage your scholarship search and improve your chances of winning a grant.
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Posted: 1/12/10
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Here are a few lesser-known, and creative, awards that you might also want to consider.
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Posted: 11/4/09
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With the economic downturn throwing families’ savings into jeopardy, it’s becoming harder than ever to afford a college education. We’ve got the inside track on saving for college, and what you need to do to get the best possible financial aid package.
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Posted: 9/18/09
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Many colleges have maintained or have even increased financial aid for the coming academic year in order to meet the needs of the increasing number of families unable to pay the full cost. Some schools continue to devote resources to financial aid so they can draw and retain desired students. Obviously pressure on endowments and college budgets means that the additional funds for financial aid had to come from somewhere.
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Posted: 7/8/09
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It doesn’t take long to form a pretty good idea of whether your child’s college choices are financially realistic. In fact, you’ll be amazed at how much you can learn in the time it would take to eat a bowl of ice cream. So start the timer and let’s begin.
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Posted: 7/6/09
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