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Check to see if you or your student meets the qualifications for a free ride. Some colleges or aid programs could save you thousands. News about college tuition is rarely good. As schools continue to raise prices, students are taking on an increasing amount of debt. According to the Consumer ...
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The U.S. government offers some of the best deals around -- enroll at one of the five service academies tuition-free and receive free room and board. But if military service isn’t for you, other schools offer tuition-free education as well. College of the Ozarks www.cofo.edu/ One of the top liberal ...
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Student Loans You might be qualified to borrow an additional student loan such as an unsubsidized Stafford Loan or a private education loan. These loans tend to be more expensive than need-based loans. Unsubsidized Loans Students who don't demonstrate need, or need to borrow more than the subsidized loan amount, ...
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Annual Signet Classic Scholarship Essay Contest Open to high school juniors and seniors. You must write an essay on one of three selected topics listed on the Web site to be considered for this award. In addition to the $1,000 scholarship awarded to you if you are a winning student, ...
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Today's 20-somethings can have bright financial futures by following a few simple steps (ARA) - Despite a turbulent job market and economy, if you are a recent college graduate, there is much to be optimistic about as you leave campus and head out into the real world. No one ever ...
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ARA) - The growth of a college student from the first year of instruction to the final days as an undergraduate is immeasurable. But what happens in the time between these two milestones? Book reading, paper writing and party going generally make the list, but employers are telling us to ...
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(ARA) - Sending a student to college is a proud time for families. But with tuition costs rising and families continuing to face financial challenges, many are taking another look at how to pay for college. According to the latest Merrill Edge Report, 56 percent of parents have paid or ...
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(ARA) - Got your extra-long sheets? Check. Flip-flops for the shower? Check. What about your school-branded hoodie, hat and T-shirt? You may think you've thought of everything for your first year of college, but without a plan to achieve success you are still unprepared. Sara Rathburn, associate dean of Student ...
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