How to Go to Medical School for Free
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- June 2, 2008
A growing number of government agencies, universities, and charities are offering free rides.
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The Problem with Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs
By Kim Clark -
On Education
- May 28, 2008
Loan forgiveness for public service won't add up for most students, one official says.
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Can a 401(k) Pay for Grad School?
By Kimberly Palmer -
Alpha Consumer
- April 7, 2008
A college savings account lets you avoid taxes and withdrawal penalties.
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How to Get Financial Aid for Grad School
By Kim Clark -
Education
- March 26, 2008
Asking the right questions will save you money.
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Why Perkins Loans Are Harder to Get This Year
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 25, 2008
As many as 50,000 students could miss out on the low-cost loans.
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Maximize Your Chances for Need-Based Grants or Scholarships
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
Almost all graduate students feel they are financially “needy” because of big tuition bills
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Your Employer Can Help Pay for Your Degree
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
At least half of all American workers get some sort of educational benefit from their jobs.
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More Grad School Free Money: Taxes
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
Even if you don't get a scholarship or grant, you might still get a little free money from Uncle Sam.
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6 Steps to Getting Free Money for Grad School
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
At least 40 percent of grad students get some free money.
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Grad School Grants by Field
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
Focusing on certain fields will increase your chances of getting aid.
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Free Money with Strings Attached: Loan Repayment
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
If you work in the public sector or in certain regions, charities or the government may help you out.
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Getting Schools to Fight Over You
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
Even highly ranked grad schools are themselves competing fiercely for the best applicants.
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Scholarship Search Sites
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
Be careful: Many so-called scholarships are little more than marketing schemes.
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Best Federal Loans for Graduate Students
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
Federally backed student loans have several advantages over private loans and credit cards.
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Should You Consolidate Your Loans
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
Once you leave school, you can consolidate all of your federal student loans into one big debt.
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How to Reduce Your Borrowing Costs
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
It may be a wise move to borrow—in moderation and carefully—for your graduate education.
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The Grad School Payoff
By Kim Clark -
Money & Business
- March 21, 2008
Educated people do so much better in so many aspects of life by deepening your mind.
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