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69% of Students Highly or Very Highly Stressed by College Admissions
March 22, 2013 by Steven Rothberg
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This is a very stressful time of the year for high school seniors and others who are waiting to hear back from the admissions offices of colleges and universities. Although some top students received “you’ve been accepted” letters months ago from schools with rolling admissions policies, most students are still waiting to hear from most schools. And the wait can be agonizing.
According to The Princeton Review’s 2013 “College Hopes & Worries Survey” – an annual poll of college applicants and parents of applicants – stress levels are high and worries about college costs are higher than ever. Eighty-nine percent of survey respondents this year say financial aid will be “very” necessary to pay for college and within that cohort 66 percent say “extremely” necessary (a five percent increase over 2012). Nonetheless, 100 percent of the respondents believe college will be “worth it” and 51 percent see a “potentially better job / higher income” as the main benefit of the diploma. Other findings were: Continue Reading
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Accounting Scholarships Available Totaling More than $350,000
March 05, 2013 by William FriersonStudents looking for an accounting scholarship may be interested in the following post.
The American Institute of CPAs has announced that undergraduate and graduate level accounting students may now apply online for scholarships for the 2013-2014 academic year.
With recent reports showing that the average student loan debt for a graduating senior is almost $27,000, any help defraying the costs of college is welcome for students – and their parents. Continue Reading
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Financial Aid: Three Tips to Move Foward in the Process
by William FriersonWith college tuition increasing these days, prospective and current students should consider financial aid. The following post has three tips to help them proceed in getting some assistance.
For two million-plus college applicants and millions of current college students, how to afford tuition is always top-of-mind, particularly in an economy where many household incomes have remained stagnant. Competition for much-coveted financial aid remains as fierce as the admissions process itself. Below are three key tips in the race for money – which unofficially kicked off January 1 with the opening of FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) – with advice on how to successfully navigate the financial aid frenzy: Continue Reading
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Make College More Affordable with these Five Great Tips
February 26, 2013 by William Frierson
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When you begin researching colleges and degree programs, it’s easy to get caught up with the cost – specifically the cost per credit hour. But before choosing a college, it’s also important to look inside the cost of tuition because it often includes a number of hidden fees – everything from books to parking and living expenses. No one wants to pay for things they don’t need, but students often do without even realizing it. Continue Reading
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Companies to Grant 1,100 Scholarships in 2013
February 22, 2013 by William FriersonIt is not too late to apply for the following scholarship opportunity.
The Buick Achievers Scholarship Program, funded by the General Motors Foundation, will accept applications for 2013 scholarships through 5 p.m. EST on Thursday, Feb. 28.
This is the third year the 1,100 Buick Achiever Scholarships will be awarded to students who excel in both the classroom and in the community and are pursuing degrees in engineering, design, information technology and business-related majors in the auto industry. Continue Reading
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3 Things You May Not Know About Financial Aid For Veterans
December 07, 2012 by William Frierson
The following post explains three things about financial aid that military veterans should keep in mind.I recently separated from the Navy after 10 years of active duty service. Shortly after separation, I decided to go back to college. I knew that I had Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits that I could use, but there were a few things I didn’t know.
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Campus Visit Trend: “How much financial aid did ‘they’ give you?”
December 06, 2012 by William FriersonIn the current economy, it is natural for parents and/or guardians to wonder how much it will cost their student(s) to attend a particular college or university. In the following post, learn how tour guides should handle a personal question about their financial aid.Each month the Experience Team from TargetX will share with you a Campus Visit Tip, Trend and Talk. All of the “three T’s” are designed to give you a bit of insight into the work we do, the people we work with, and the places we pull our inspiration from. Here is this month’s “Trend”.
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Campus Visit Trend: “How much financial aid did ‘they’ give you?”
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College Life 101: How to Deal With Financial Emergencies
December 04, 2012 by William FriersonCollege students and their families understand certain costs come with going to college. However, what about those unexpected times when extra cash is needed? Find out how military students and their families, and other people can get through challenging situations.For many college students, class is back in session, which means there are books to read, homework assignments to complete, and papers to write. It also means another year of tuition bills, housing costs, and other expenses. Financing a college education is no small feat, especially for military parents and students whose education budgets have very little wiggle room. So what happens when an unexpected education expense pops up? For military parents and students, the answer is easy: a military loan.
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More than 500 Colleges Agree to Adopt Financial Aid Shopping Sheet
November 30, 2012 by William FriersonCurrent and prospective college students now have a new way to examine financial aid when choosing where to get their higher educations. The following post has more information.I am pleased to announce that more than 500 colleges and universities (.xls), enrolling more than 2.5 million undergraduate students (thirteen percent of all undergrads), have committed to adopting the Financial Aid Shopping Sheet during the 2013-2014 school year.
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Financial plan for students – How to fund education smartly
October 31, 2012 by William Frierson
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Student debt is growing by leaps and bounds. This is breaking past all records previously held by other lines of credit. For the first time in the history of US, student debt surpassed credit card debt in 2010 and then it overtook auto loans in 2011. Finally, the Consumer Protection Bureau had to admit this March 2012 that student debt has swelled over $1 trillion mark. Therefore, students need to plan their finances to pay for their college fees since the debt relief programs provided by the government are very tough to qualify. Continue Reading
