Archive | October, 2012

High school counselors share their scholarship knowhow

October 4, 2012

Guidance counselors from the St. Charles County high school system in Maryland told a local newspaper their best tips for students seeking scholarships for college.
The first bit of advice dispensed by the counselors in the St. Charles Country Suburban Journal is a bit of a no-brainer. As merit scholarships based on students' grade point average (GPA), class rank and SAT scores are offered by many institutions for higher education, getting good grades throughout one's high school career could lead to receiving financial aid for college.…

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Studying abroad could lead to scholarship cash

October 4, 2012

Organizations that arrange accommodations for spending a semester studying in a foreign country have thousands of dollars worth of scholarships for college courses taken overseas.
The University Studies Abroad Consortium could provide qualifying students with between $300 and $2,000 per semester while they participate in one of the organization's numerous academic programs in 26 countries, according to a write-up in the Reno Gazette.…

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Tips for scholarship-seeking students and parents

October 2, 2012

In light of the rising cost of a college education, a mother and daughter wrote about their experiences attempting to find financial aid for college in USA Today.
Stating that scholarships helped them manage to completely eschew taking out loans, Julie Mayfield and her daughter, Lindsey, advise that parents looking for help putting their child through college should ask their employer if it provides scholarships for its workers' offspring.…

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Financial aid expert offers advice for finding scholarships

October 2, 2012

Speaking to the New York Times last year, FinAid publisher Mark Kantrowitz shared his knowledge of the most successful methods students applying for scholarships can use to receive financial aid for college.
"Not to quote Charlie Sheen, but we want to create a culture of winning," he said to the news source, before explaining that applying for as many scholarships as possible increases the odds of "winning" financial aid for school.…

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California to provide digital textbooks to students at no cost

October 2, 2012

In an effort to cut the cost of textbooks for students already struggling with their financial planning for college, the state of California is offering digital versions of 50 core textbooks to students at its state universities. The Los Angeles Times states that these books would normally cost $20, but students won't have to pay to receive the digital versions.
"Many students are paying more than $1,000 every year on their textbooks, sometimes having to choose between buying the books they need or paying for food and other living expenses," said California Senate President Darrell Steinberg.…

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Retail sales industry expected to see an increase in employment

October 1, 2012

If you're interested in taking advantage of college scholarships and online scholarships to enroll in a postsecondary institution, you might want to consider choosing a concentration before you begin pursuing a degree. Selecting a growing career field can improve your chances of finding a job after graduation.
One job you might want to think about if you love working one-on-one with people and offering your services to others is sales.…

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Community college scholarship created in memory of nursing degree graduate

October 1, 2012

The benefits of earning a college education can be substantial, but not everyone has the income they need to cover the cost of tuition. Now, more college scholarships opportunities are being offered to those who want to obtain the degrees they need to pursue a desirable career.
One scholarship that's now helping more people curb college expenses while enrolled at Patrick Henry Community College (PHCC) is the Sandra Moore Estes Memorial Scholarship.…

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Bob Fryer Memorial Scholarship applications now being accepted

October 1, 2012

When it comes to finding money for college, there's no easier way to curb the cost of tuition than through scholarships. College scholarships can effectively reduce expenses ranging from course fees to textbooks. Furthermore, they don't have to be repaid over time, unlike student loans.
Recently, The Press Club of Western Pennsylvania announced that it will be taking applications for the annual Bob Fryer Memorial Scholarship, dedicated to recognizing the work of aspiring journalists.…

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