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By Tamara Krause Looking for free money for college? If so, you’ll need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE® (CSS PROFILE), or in some cases both. Why? These wonderful little forms are your ticket to receiving grants, scholarships, and other financial aid that can help you keep your student loan debt to a minimum. FAFSA vs CSS, there are, however, some distinct differences between the forms. Not …
Follow these steps when transferring and your transfer experience will be trauma-free.
With so many layoffs and economic woes, it may seem like a frightening time to look for work. But here are 10 careers that have staying power in the face of the recession.
By Tamara It’s never easy trying to decide what major to choose when getting ready to go to college. Our decisions are often influenced by our families, society and, more often than not, money. Considering the educational investment we must make for career preparation before we even earn our first paycheck, it may help to know what financial assistance may be available within your given career choice. Knowing what scholarship resources are available can also help …
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Don’t just hang out and watch TV. You deserve some down time, but make a summer plan!
Community colleges are becoming more innovative to mimic the amenities and programs offered at larger colleges and universities.
The college admissions process may seem far away during the hazy days of summer, but if you’re reading this, you’ve probably already begun thinking about it. It’s never too early to start planning for college, and there are plenty of
Almost accidentally, I created a Pattern ID strategy that was so powerful that students could get all the questions right without doing any work.
By tamara Who knew that when Punxsutawney Phil declared there would be another six weeks of winter that most of the East Coast would be buried under mountains of snow? Enough already! Luckily, college financial aid doesn’t keep the same time table as our famous groundhog friend. Regardless of the temperature outside, there are always some scholarships available to help warm up your student bank account — like these fun March scholarships just waiting to spring …
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By tamara As many students still struggle to pay for a college education, a troubling new trend has emerged among some of the largest scholarship programs dedicated to helping African American students — unused money is being returned to scholarship donors. Why? Either the students eligible for the programs are unaware that they exist or they may be unwilling to complete the lengthy scholarship applications. In fact, the President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College …
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