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Get an A+ in Financial Aid 101

Kelly on 06 17, 2009 | No Comments

Get an A+ in Financial Aid 101

In today's job market, very few dispute the importance and benefits of higher education. The record number of students enrolling in colleges and universities across the country certainly backs thi

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Reduce College Tuition

Kelly on 06 9, 2009 | No Comments

Reduce College Tuition

College costs are rising. The projected average cost for college expenses for 2006 - 2007 including; tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board, transportation and other costs range from $63,0

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Expected Family Contribution as a Factor in Determining the Amount of Financial Aid

Kelly on 05 7, 2009 | No Comments

Expected Family Contribution as a Factor in Determining the Amount of Financial Aid

The good news is that with the free application for federal student aid, would-be students are given an equal opportunity to acquire higher education while the bad news is that there is a qualific

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Is Sexual Orientation a Good Theme for a Scholarship Essay?

Kelly on 05 6, 2009 | No Comments

Is Sexual Orientation a Good Theme for a Scholarship Essay?

Most college application essay resources discourage talking about sensitive topics such as politics, religion, and sexuality in your admission essay. However, change is slowly but surely arriving,

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Tips for Writing Scholarship Essays

Kelly on 05 5, 2009 | No Comments

Tips for Writing Scholarship Essays

When writing scholarship essays, you have to make sure that your essay is not only unique and personal, but that it is also good enough to make admissions officers pick you over other students who

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5 Tips on Finding the Perfect College Scholarship

Courtney on 04 14, 2009 | No Comments

5 Tips on Finding the Perfect College Scholarship

1. Get a mentor to help you. He or she could be an educator or any authority figure who finds potential in you and can provide advice throughout your education and assist you with your professiona

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How are Scholarships Judged?

Courtney on 04 14, 2009 | No Comments

How are Scholarships Judged?

Wouldn't it be great to know what scholarship providers look for in an application? Take an inside look at how judges pick their favorites. At First Glance The judges' first evaluation of your appli

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Tips to Help You Secure the Right Scholarship

Courtney on 04 14, 2009 | No Comments

Tips to Help You Secure the Right Scholarship

Scholarships are financial aids that are given to students to see them through college or university. Unlike student loans, you won't have to pay back the financial help you got from a scholarship. Th

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20 Tips For Applying For College Scholarships

Admin on 09 23, 2008 | No Comments

20 Tips For Applying For College Scholarships

As seniors begin to celebrate their final year in high school, their thoughts quickly race to senior prom, senior pictures and grad night. However, it is just as important that they focus some of

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