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Scholarships Honor Service Members, Veterans, Families
Tweet Share on Facebook May 31, 2012 CommentMemorial Day is a day of remembrance for the soldiers, sailors, and all who gave their lives in service to the nation, and it's also the traditional transition between the school year and the summer. As such, the recent Memorial Day holiday provides an ideal time for us to take a look at educational scholarships and financial aid opportunities for veterans returning to the homefront and looking to head to school.
For active duty veterans who have been honorably discharged within the past 15 years, the G.I. Bill remains the No. 1 financial aid option. The G.I. Bill has been around in various forms since the end of World War II; the most current iteration is the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill. If you're a veteran with 36 months of service or more, it will pay full tuition and fees at public institutions, plus a housing allowance and textbook stipend.
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Set Sail With These Maritime Scholarships
Tweet Share on Facebook May 24, 2012 CommentNational Maritime Day was established on May 20, 1933, by the United States Congress to honor the contributions of the American Merchant Marine—civilians who have defended the freedom of the United States since 1775. This year's National Maritime Day was observed earlier this week, on May 22, and honored the maritime industry and the benefits it brings Americans, including transportation, jobs, goods, and recreational opportunities.
Modern maritime careers span the spectrum from marine biology and sciences to large- and small-craft transportation, engineering, and business logistics. And there are plenty of scholarships available to students interested in setting sail (or staying put) with maritime studies.
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High Schoolers, Get Moving on These Summer Scholarship Tasks
Tweet Share on Facebook May 17, 2012 Comment (6)In 1934, Henry James wrote in A Backward Glance, "Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language." Few would probably argue with James, and hopefully you'll get to take advantage of some lazy summer afternoons relaxing with friends and lounging by the pool. While you're there, we also advise you to think about college—specifically, how to pay for it. No matter how far along you are in high school, you have some important tasks to do, and summer is the perfect time to get started.
If you're going into your sophomore year: You're most likely more concerned with catching up on sleep this summer than thinking about paying for college. We know high school graduation seems like a long way off, but this summer would be a great time to sit down with your parents to discuss how you'll be paying for college. Do they have some money set aside that will help offset the cost? Do they plan on taking out PLUS loans? Or do they expect you to foot most of the bill? No matter what, accept what they say with gratitude and realize that your parents are doing the best they can with what they have.
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Study These 5 Scholarships for Teachers
Tweet Share on Facebook May 10, 2012 Comment (3)Studying to become a teacher is no less costly than becoming an accountant, and yet starting salaries for teachers are almost 20 percent less and grow slower over time.
Because we know that fact isn't stopping idealistic future teachers from pursuing their dreams, and in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week (May 7-11, 2012), we've uncovered five great scholarship opportunities that can help put a dent in your college costs.
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Seek Out These 3 Nursing Scholarships Ahead of National Nurses Week
Tweet Share on Facebook May 3, 2012 Comment (3)Florence Nightingale, the mother of modern nursing, once wrote in a letter that she "never los[t] an opportunity of urging a practical beginning, however small, for it is wonderful how often in such matters the mustard-seed germinates and roots itself."
Next week is National Nurses Week, leading up to National Nurses Day on Nightingale's birthday of May 12. To observe the occasion, we want to take a look at an extremely practical beginning: starting your own nursing career by attaining an associate or bachelor's degree in the field.
