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Don't Let Criminal Past Block Your Path to College Future
Tweet Share on Facebook February 23, 2012 Comment (8)I know a smart young woman who works hard, manages a crew, and supports several children on her own by working at a low-wage, food service job with little in the way of personal time off or other benefits. She's extroverted, great with people, and seems to be a real go-getter. Although I am happy to see her every day as I order my chef salad, the job doesn't seem to match her skills. When I asked her about it, she told me she'd like to go back to college but doesn't think she can, because of a felony conviction she received when she was barely old enough to be called an adult.
If you're in the same boat, don't lose hope for your future because of a mistake you've made in the past. If you want to further your education, there is a way. You may just need to do a little more research to find college financing options that meet your needs.
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Discover Scholarships for Atypical Students
Tweet Share on Facebook February 16, 2012 Comment (6)It's a hectic time of year for high school seniors. As graduation approaches, most of you are busy applying for college and have narrowed down your choices to one or two schools. But in the midst of college application season, don't forget that this is also prime scholarship season.
As you continue your search for scholarships, think about what sets you apart from other students. It may be your grades—we all know there are plenty of academic scholarships out there—or it may be your athletic talents. But for those of you who aren't academic or athletic all-stars, don't get discouraged. There's a scholarship out there for everyone.
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Consider These 4 Unique College Scholarships
Tweet Share on Facebook February 9, 2012 Comment (2)Generally, we think about college scholarships and financial aid as pretty serious business. You spend precious hours searching out opportunities, crafting perfect essays, finding the ideal recommendations, and making sure your application is up to par—and the cost of college is certainly no joke.
But that's not to say you can't have some fun in the midst of your scholarship search. For every hyper-competitive national scholarship, there are dozens of options geared toward uncommon pursuits, unusual interests, and unlikely skills. These four scholarships may not appeal to everyone, but if you fit their criteria they can mean real money toward your college education.
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College Money Available for Immigrants
Tweet Share on Facebook February 2, 2012 Comment (2)The United States of America has long been thought of as the "land of opportunity," and no opportunity is greater than that of a college education. College graduates will earn 66 percent more during their career than a high school grad—and more education correlates with higher rates of employment and annual earnings, higher home ownership rates, and lower rates of institutionalization and dependence on public programs.
[Read more about how higher education impacts lifetime salary.]
It's important for everyone to achieve the advantages of an education beyond high school, including new Americans (typically a naturalized citizen if born abroad, or a child of naturalized citizens if born in this country) and permanent residents (green card holders), who can pursue their American Dream through several scholarships available exclusively to them:
