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5 Steps to Help your Child Succeed in College
Need help to prepare your child for college. This article list 5 things you can do to help them be successful in college.
It is just around the corner. Your child is about to graduate from high school. For the past year you and your child...
College Funding 101
You have a child who is approaching college age and now you have
to face what you've been trying to avoid for years: how to pay
for that college education! Most parents remember when college
tuition, room and board could be had for under $5,000...
College Loan Consolidation - Why NOW is the Best Time
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College Savings Plans
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College Scholarships
Due to ever-increasing costs of going to college, it is a good
idea to search out available scholarships and apply for them.
Scholarships are one of the most enticing forms of financial aid
available today. This is because they are available to...
Entrepreneurs - You Might Want to Drop Out of College
Young entrepreneurs and business owners are often times faced
with the choice of which road to take. On one hand, there is the
more conservative route of staying in college and getting a
degree. On the other hand, many have thriving...
Funding A College Education: Where To Start
The beginning of the new year marks the time when many high
school students will apply to college and decide where they will
continue their education. For students and parents alike, paying
for a secondary education is a major concern.
About...
Getting The Best Online College Education
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Learning On The Net: Online College Classes
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Reducing College Textbook Costs
Reduce the cost of college textbooks with Used College Textbooks. - No shocker here: 80% of textbooks sold each year are used, but here are some important details to save even more:
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Thinking of Dropping out of College?
If rising tuition costs or personal concerns have made you consider dropping out of college or “taking a break” I’d like to encourage you to reconsider.
Don’t Let Cost Stand in Your Way
If cost is your primary reason for reducing your college hours or dropping out completely first pay a visit to your school’s financial aid office. Have you applied for financial aid using the FAFSA? Priority deadlines for most colleges is late spring to early summer. However, most of the time students can still get some kind of financial aid as long as you apply before the school term begins.
Another reason for visiting the financial aid office is there may be other sources of aid available to you that you are not aware of. Some colleges participate in state funded financial aid programs and special need based programs that you may qualify for. Your financial aid counselor can give you more information about alternative programs such as these. In addition, the financial aid office may be aware of local foundation and organization sponsored scholarships.
In some colleges the financial aid office also handles scholarships. Other schools run a separate scholarship office. Either way, make sure you apply for all of the scholarships offered at your school.
Many local social organizations such as the Lions Club, Business & Professional Women and Chamber of Commerce sponsor scholarships. Get out your local phone book and start calling
organizations in your area. You may be surprised at what type of local scholarships may be available.
Consider College an Investment in Yourself
According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, people with a bachelor's degree earn over 70 percent more on average than those with only a high school diploma. Over a lifetime, this will make a considerable difference in overall earnings, standard of living and retirement savings.
The power of a bachelor’s degree becomes even more apparent when seeking employment. Applicants with a degree are much more likely to be hired for a position than those without a degree. Specialized study in college prepares workers for a job field or industry. A general or liberal arts degree will help workers gain employment in a wide range of fields. Often the field the degree is in is not important than just the fact that you have the degree.
Finally, college is a time to explore your interests, talents and grow as a person. The experience you gain working with other students and professors will help you mature and be ready for not just the job market, but for deeper life experiences.
About the author:
Michael Carter is a contributor at http://www.collegefinancialaidguide.coman informational resource for educational funding, scholarships and student loans.
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