One
overlooked consequence of living in a world with a seemingly endless supply of
information, being served up faster (and cheaper) all the time, is that some of
that information is questionable. If you will soon be facing life-changing
choices about both getting into college and paying for it, a crucial first step
in the process is uncovering the truth about scholarship myths. Yes, the Internet has made
information easy to get, but you still need to be careful about double-checking
facts and verifying claims. You will have a lot of research to do if you intend
to apply for scholarship funds to help your family pay for your college
education.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Sunday, November 11, 2012
How To Get Money For College: Scholarships
Saturday, November 10, 2012
What Factors Determine the Scholarship Amount a Student Will Receive?
There
are many different ways of applying for and winning scholarships, just as there
are many different ways that scholarship winners are determined and paid. Even
more than high school guidance counselors or college admissions staff,
administrators of the various scholarship providers are obviously the best
informed as to what factors determine the scholarship amount a student will
receive. Although policies
and procedures differ from group to group, company to company and college to
college, there are certain fundamental similarities among them all.
Who Deserves a Scholarship?
If you think only geniuses and quarterbacks deserve to have their college education paid for, it’s time to realize college is expensive and many people deserve some help with the bills. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, more than 750,000 scholarships are available for qualified students, adding up to well more than a billion dollars. The federal government is the largest source of those funds. The average size of a Pell Grant, money that does not have to be repaid, is more than $2,000.
Friday, November 9, 2012
Do I Need A Scholarship?
Its one thing to hear or read
about the higher costs of secondary education, but it's quite another to
actually look at a final budget for one to four years of college or graduate
school. The sticker shock can be enough to make you reconsider whether higher
education is worth it at all! But
of course, it certainly is, and any way you need to get through it financially
is worth investigating. Student loans are certainly one way to pay for college or graduate school, and
thousands of people do every year. But, there are obviously strings attached
that can be onerous.
The Key to Understanding What Scholarships Are Available
Some
students get unnecessarily flustered when it comes time to start looking for
college funds, as if they need some entirely new skill or talent to begin the
process. However, understanding what scholarships are available to them depends
on the same sort of study and thinking habits that made them a good student in
high school. There are no secrets or tricks involved, and for the most part it
is just a matter of applying common sense. However, there are
some basic procedures that scholarship seekers need to follow, and it doesn't hurt to be reminded how to approach this important topic.
How To Get Help When Subsidizing College Degrees
Many
people need help paying for college. With costs escalating at a rate faster
than inflation, here are some of the options available to you to help you
subsidize your college education.
JUNIOR COLLEGE
By attending a community college or junior college for the first two years of college, a student can save literally thousands and thousands of dollars. The cost savings come from commuting locally so there are no dorms or long-distance travel costs, and the classes typically cost less than at four-year schools. Typically two-year schools emphasize teaching capabilities over research skills among their faculty, so you might even learn more in the basic requirement classes you’ll be taking.
JUNIOR COLLEGE
By attending a community college or junior college for the first two years of college, a student can save literally thousands and thousands of dollars. The cost savings come from commuting locally so there are no dorms or long-distance travel costs, and the classes typically cost less than at four-year schools. Typically two-year schools emphasize teaching capabilities over research skills among their faculty, so you might even learn more in the basic requirement classes you’ll be taking.
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