Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarship is being targeted for spending cuts again, but the current proposals are a long way from being put in to effect.
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Now for Spring 2010, there’s a coupon available to provide an extra 10% discount on all textbook rentals through Chegg.com. Find out how to cash in with some of the cheapest college books around.
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President Obama has announced the recipients of his Nobel Prize charitable donations, and groups that work to advance higher education are obviously a top priority as they’re receiving the largest part of his prize money.
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Some large scholarships available for American students studying abroad have deadline dates coming in April 2010. Learn more here about some of the large scholarship awards with upcoming application deadlines – or how to find even more programs you’re eligible for.
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Here are some of the notable national scholarships with deadlines coming up in March 2010. Click here to learn more about these free college funding opportunities and information about where you can find even more awards and scholarship programs.
Textbooks rentals are also available now at discount prices for quarter-based school calendars. Whether you have a non-traditional schedule or you’re just slacking, its a great time to get books at the lowest prices possible.
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Every year, some individuals and businesses try to profit from uninformed students who don’t know how to get started with their Free Applications for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Fortunately, you don’t need to spend a penny in order to apply for this financial assistance program.
There’s a great discount available for students who still need textbooks. You can rent them online and have them delivered in a few days, all at 10% off the normal prices!
Obama took time in his State of the Union Speech to outline his vision for the future of Pell Grants. Unfortunately, the president’s spoken ideals may not match the political reality in Congress.
Walmart and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund are teaming up for another scholarship with an approaching deadline. Act fast, because applications will only be accepted for a few more days!
Upromise is one of the best ways to turn everyday spending into money for college expenses – and now they’re even adding a hundred more scholarships for deserving students.
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The Hispanic College Fund is providing a series of scholarship programs for Hispanic students studying various academic fields. Learn more about the scholarships with deadlines in February of 2010.
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How should students prioritize the process of applying for financial aid, scholarships, and grants? Here is a time frame for helping students put funding opportunities in the right order of importance.
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Here are some college scholarship programs with upcoming deadlines. Read on for some popular scholarships with application due dates in February of 2010.
Collegiate athletics are an expensive endeavor, and few teams actually turn a profit for their home schools. Are you paying extra for college in order to have a home team to route for?
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Renting textbooks online just got even cheaper – learn about how you can find books online and have them delivered with no shipping costs!
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A new year marks a new season for federal financial aid. All college students should spend a bit of time ensuring their FAFSA profiles are up to date for 2010!
College textbooks aren’t getting any cheaper, but there are ways to get around the basic costs so you can show up prepared to class with a bit more money left in your account.
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Many colleges and universities have priority deadline dates that are earlier than their usual application deadlines. Learn about how applying to school early influences your chance at admissions and financial assistance.
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The September 2009 jobs report is bad news for students, job seekers, and investors alike. Yet some sectors requiring a technical education are still holding on strong.
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Here are a few nationally known scholarship programs with deadline dates coming up in October of 2009.
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Student loan businesses may soon be losing out on a huge piece of guaranteed profitability. The House of Representatives has recently passed a bill that would cut out private lenders who current act as subsidized intermediaries.
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If you’re unsure what degree programs are available near you or online, a quick (and free) search can help get you started with comparing schools and education options.
The number of students borrowing money for college is up over recent years, but the good news in this is that more students are receiving these funds from cheaper government loans.
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Heading back to college can be a stressful time – so follow these tips to avoid the anxiety and stress commonly associated with the beginning of a school year.
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Students interested in a challenge can follow along with any class in the MIT course catalog – all for no cost and from the comfort of your own home.
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Some popular college scholarship awards with deadlines in September. Be sure to get those applications started so you can be considered for financial assistance.
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Is higher education a bubble sector? Probably not, education itself is more valuable than ever. The way we pay for college, however, may indeed add to its costs with providing extra value.
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An explanation of the vocabulary and jargon of scholarships. Learn about the different terms used to describe financial awards for college expenses.
Students with digital textbook readers can save extra money buying ebooks instead of old fashioned paper textbooks – and the choice can even help protect the environment! Take advantage of the opportunities provided by technology: save money, save effort, and have your books today!
Many students spend hundreds of dollars a semester on books, and just end up selling those books back to the campus bookstore for a fraction of what they originally paid. While its nice to get some cash back from a book you might not need in the future, the buying and selling process can be […]
Upromise is providing another $10,000 scholarship program for new members. Learn how to save money for college costs and apply for a great scholarship at the same time – for free!
It is generally assumed that the time required to complete a bachelor’s degree is about four years. We’ve even become accustomed to calling it “a four-year college degree” or a “two-year degree.” Parents and college counselors will pass this expectation along to the next generation, but the reality is that a majority of students spend […]
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Fastweb’s Scholarship Triathalon is getting started and you won’t want to miss out on another great reason to sign up for their free scholarship search and college planning services. Members will be eligible for a series of contests sponsored by Fastweb in addition to all the regularly great scholarship info. Learn more about the summer scholarship race here.
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The job market continues to decline but there are not many changes in the types of jobs lost or the general rate of the fall. Some majors are still doing better than others, and it may still be many years before other industries fully recover.
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) has often been criticised for inefficiency and redundancy – but thanks to some recent reforms the process may become easier than ever.
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Summer is the least likely time for students to apply for scholarships – and that makes it a great time to break the broader trend and increase your application’s competitiveness.
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Alternative and accelerated degrees are fairly new, but they are now starting to really pick up popularity. Find out more about the economic and technological trends making it possible.
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Despite early projections of massive job cuts and department closures, some states and districts are revising their education outlook now that federal stimulus funds have begun to work into the system.
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A college degree can be valuable in terms of earning power and employability, but there is still even more worth to it than just that.
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A major news outlet actually suggests that college is worse than prison – and this is incredibly wrong on sooooo many levels.
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DC Comics and some sponsoring design schools are providing a great contest opportunity for visual designers who are interested in comic books and/or marketing!
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Florida’s Bright Futures Scholarship will survive for at least another year – but it will not be able to cover this year’s increase in tuition costs at in-state public universities.
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This week, Obama held a press conference to announce his intention toward reforming the public subsidy of student loans. Carrying on momentum begun in 2006 and in the midst of credit market disruptions, Obama’s plan would virtually eliminate the middle-man of private banking from the publicly backed part of the student loan market.
Some college scholarships and university endowment funds are sharing troubles with the banks and finance houses that invest money for colleges and provide cash for financial aid opportunities.
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Summaries of some large scholarships with deadlines in April and May of 2009. Get money for college and enhance your resume as well with these well-known academic and service awards.
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Teachers in California are facing a massive wave of job losses and layoffs. As many as 26,000 educators may find themselves out of work soon. The news compounds prior announcements that grant and tax refund payments had to be suspended, and the economy seems to have a grudge against funding for education.
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Best College Insider provides free college degree information for a large number of schools. If you want to compare degree programs and universities, be sure to make use of this free resource!
Most recessions coincide with an increase in college enrollment, but this time around students seem more hesitant to enroll… Is it a bad time to go to college, or one of the best times ever?
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No one really wants to pay for college, so Cappex is providing a scholarship to help some students out with the costs. Check out this free scholarship program – its quick and easy to register, and you could win $1,000 to help pay for school.
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