Archive | 2011

Microsoft and Boeing to donate to the Opportunity Scholarship program

December 21, 2011

It can be difficult to pay for tuition and fees to attend a postsecondary institution, and it can be even tougher if you're coming from a family with a lack of financial stability. Although it's practically assumed these days that high school seniors will be attending college, not everyone has the means to do so right after graduation.
Students who have dreams of attending college but don't have the money to do so may soon be receiving a little help from Boeing and Microsoft, according to King-5 News.…

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Saving up and finding the money to attend graduate school

December 21, 2011

It's not uncommon for students to want to pursue a master's degree after graduating from a postsecondary instution. In some instances, it's necessary to earn a master's degree in order to work in a certain field. However, it can be expensive to go back to school and work toward another degree, especially when you're already in debt from earning the first one.…

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Illinois library to offer scholarship to volunteers and employees

December 20, 2011

Many people look to colleges and private businesses for grants and scholarships that can help them reduce the cost of tuition. However, some of the best resources for individuals looking to financially support themselves through college are located right in their own communities.
Recently, the Vernon Area Public Library announced that it will be accepting applications for a $2,000 scholarship, titled the Allen Meyer Memorial Scholarship, according to TribLocal.com.…

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Ohio scholarship to benefit those interested in manufacturing programs

December 20, 2011

It can be difficult to attend college if you don't have the financial means to pay for tuition. However, more sponsors are now offering scholarships to students who aspire to earn a degree from a postsecondary institution.
For the fifth year in a row, the Cleveland Cavaliers have announced that they will be partnering with Majestic Steel to provide scholarships to individuals who are interested in enrolling in a manufacturing program.…

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Funding your education while working toward a higher degree

December 20, 2011

If you're interested in earning a higher education in order to advance your career, you're not alone. Many people want to obtain a master's degree to further expand upon their interests and increase their chances of landing a high-salary job. But what do you do if you don't have the money to go back to school?
There are a few different options for those who want a higher education, but aren't sure of how to fund their dreams.…

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Affordable schooling options for aspiring college students

December 20, 2011

It's not uncommon for high school students to aspire to attend a postsecondary institution after graduation. However, not everyone has the financial means to attend a four-year private school with high tuition costs. There are a couple of different options for individuals who want to earn a degree in a more affordable way.
First, you might want to consider enrolling in a state school, rather than a private college, in order to avoid paying steep tuition.…

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How to maximize your chances of earning scholarships

December 19, 2011

Although applying for college grants and scholarships can help you reduce tuition costs, not everyone gets the money they vie for. Oftentimes, there is steep competition between applicants who are all trying to win the same prize to pay for their college education.
Scholarships.com says there are a couple of ways that you can separate yourself from the competition and make your case to scholarship sponsors.…

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Understanding the benefits of earning a higher education

December 19, 2011

It's not uncommon for high school seniors to enroll in a postsecondary institution following graduation, but it can be difficult to go to college if you don't have the financial means to do so. Oftentimes, people skip out on college and try to enter the workforce immediately when they can't pay for tuition. However, Scholarships.com says that there are many reasons to reconsider passing on a college education.…

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Finding a job to pay the bills after graduating from college

December 19, 2011

If you're already applying for college grants and scholarships to make your way through school, have you thought about how much your degree will earn after you graduate? Oftentimes, students pay more for their education than they are bound to make after leaving college. If you want to make sure you can cover your debt, here are some of the highest-paying jobs that you can earn with a bachelor's degree, according to TheBestDegrees.org.…

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University of Dayton offers unique video scholarship opportunity

December 19, 2011

As social networking becomes more popular among young adults, scholarship sponsors are taking notice. More companies and scholarship programs are utilizing websites, such as Faecbook and Twitter, to offer valuable cash prizes to aspiring college students.
Recently, the University of Dayton in Ohio announced that it will be giving out approximately $50,000 worth of scholarships to Facebook-savvy high school students, according to The Republic.…

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