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Online Education Scholarships Help Parents Return to School
February 3, 2010
Project Working Mom 2010 funds parents’ further education.
Education - Online Education
10 Steps to Raise $15K or More for College Now
January 24, 2010
New tax breaks, campus jobs, and federal grants help students pay for college.
Education - Paying for College
8 Happy—and 3 Scary—Trends in Financial Aid in 2010
January 12, 2010
Rising tuition and shrinking grants mean college will cost students more this year.
Education - Paying for College
Why the Rebound in the Economy Is Bad for Scholarship Applicants
December 1, 2009
Private colleges are likely to be less generous to applicants in spring 2010.
Education - Paying for College
GW Becomes First College to Offer Squash Scholarships
November 17, 2009
George Washington University has one of four non-Ivy squash programs.
Education - The Paper Trail
Who Really Gets the Most College Financial Aid?
October 19, 2009
New study finds families earning less than $70,000, on average, don't get enough college financial aid.
Education - College Cash 101
Texas School District Wins $1 Million in Scholarships
September 16, 2009
The Aldine Independent School District is this year's winner of the Broad Prize in Urban Education.
Education
The Secrets to Finding a Student Loan
August 18, 2009
There are still some smart, affordable ways for families to borrow money to pay for college.
Education - Paying for College
Do Division III Schools Give Athletic Scholarships?
July 17, 2009
Many students hope their athletic skills will be more valuable in the lower-profile division.
Education - Paying for College
10 Tips for Getting More Financial Aid
June 16, 2009
Schools are approving a record number of appeals and giving more aid.
Education - Paying for College
Here Are the Bright Spots for Scholarships
May 14, 2009
Despite the recession, 3 types of college students might get more and bigger scholarships this fall.
Education - Paying for College
4 Ways to Find Cheap Student Loans
April 30, 2009
The recession has generated some unexpected silver linings in student loan options.
Education - Paying for College
Top Georgia Students Lose Assured Scholarships
April 28, 2009
Lawmakers cut 4-year awards intended to encourage valedictorians to attend in-state schools.
Education - On Education
6 Ways to Get Free Cash for College
March 31, 2009
States, colleges, and credit cards can add money to your college savings account
Education - College Cash 101
Miami University Might Reduce 1,100 Scholarships
March 20, 2009
Officials predict funds will be down 25 percent next year.
Education - The Paper Trail
Michigan Budget Could Decrease Need-Based Aid
March 9, 2009
But more students would be eligible for aid, and the amount going to merit-based aid would increase.
Education - The Paper Trail
Syracuse to Cut Merit Aid to Fund Need-Based Grants
February 2, 2009
Move to cut merit aid follows disappointing fundraising effort, where less than half the goal was met.
Education - The Paper Trail
New Scholarships for Laid-Off Workers
February 2, 2009
The unemployed can go to college free at a growing number of schools.
Education
6 Rules That Can Help You Afford a Private College
December 24, 2008
A single mom who lost her home to foreclosure found ways for her daughter to attend a private college.
Education
The 4 Rules of Paying for College in a Recession
December 15, 2008
Expert advice on how to acquire more money in scholarships and merit aid
Education - College Cash 101
Can I Still Get a College Scholarship?
November 12, 2008
Will the Economy Affect College Scholarships?
Education - College Cash 101
How to Get Scholarships in a Bad Economy
October 21, 2008
Six tips for getting more grants as part of your college financial aid package.
Education
Brownsville Schools Win Prestigious Award
October 14, 2008
The Broad Foundation will give the Texas district $1 million in scholarships for graduating seniors.
Education - K-12
How Can My Child Get Free Money?
April 10, 2008
Grants are "free money" and the best kind of financial aid because you don't have to pay them back.
Education - Paying for College
A Course in Global Economics
November 9, 2007
Here's some advice on how to get the most out of your money when studying abroad.
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