Obama’s Budget Proposes a Significant Increase for Schools
President Obama proposed a 2012 Department of Education budget on Monday that would, if approved, significantly increase federal spending for public schools, and maintain the maximum Pell grant — the...
View ArticleWhich Colleges Claim to Meet Students’ Full Financial Need?
Some schools, though not many, claim to be able to meet their students’ full financial need. Determining your financial need begins with calculating your expected family contribution (or EFC) using...
View ArticleSummer Grant for Summer School in Texas
Although the state and the federal government may soon be slashing student financial aid–something not at all advisable, given the importance of an educated workforce to keep the economy going–there is...
View Article3 Scholarship Steps for Current College Students
Many students believe that scholarships aren’t open to students already enrolled in college, but that’s actually a misconception. In fact, there are many scholarships available to current college...
View ArticleStudent-Aid Experts Suggest Trims for Pell Grant Program
Financial-aid experts typically advocate putting more money into the federal Pell Grant program. But now, with cuts very much on the table—the U.S. House of Representatives passed a budget resolution...
View ArticlePrivate Student Loans vs. Paying Tuition with Credit Cards
One question that some students and parents have is whether to make up the difference between total cost of attendance and financial aid with a private student loan or a credit card. Generally, using a...
View ArticleUndocumented students may receive financial aid
California Gov. Jerry Brown recently expressed his support for the ideals of the California Dream Act, a bill that offers financial aid to undocumented college students. The California Dream Act, like...
View Article6 Steps to Beating the Shortage of Financial Aid for College Students
Did you know that only about 40 to 50 percent of college students will get some type of financial assistance in the form of grants and scholarships in 2011 and 2012? According to experts, there are six...
View ArticleHow Much Will it Cost to Go to College?
A college education represents a major investment of time and money – a powerful investment in your future. The basic costs every student faces can be broken into two categories: direct and indirect...
View ArticleTips for Finding Minority Scholarships
There was a time when a college education was considered too expensive by specific minorities. However, the situation has undergone a paradigm shift today. There are more than enough scholarships...
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