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Cash for College - Financial Aid and Scholarships

Of the many challenges confronted by adults contemplating a return to school, financing an education is one of the most daunting. This collection of resources can help.
Financial Aid 101 - Cash for American Colleges
By Thomas Nixon – Essential information on financial aid, grants, scholarships, college work-study and student loans for students of American colleges and universities.
Financial Aid Calendar
The College Board presents this calendar of financial aid deadlines.
Federal Student Aid
A guide to federal student aid from the U.S. Department of Education, available in both English and Spanish.
Financial Aid for Lifelong Learning
" This Digest identifies types of financial aid available to adults and lists resources you can use to help finance your lifelong learning endeavors."
How College Financial Aid Works
This article examines how you can use college financial aid - from scholarships to work/study jobs to student loans - to pay for an education.
Paying for College
Collegeboard.com helps you calculate college costs and figure out how to pay for it.
Tax Breaks for Higher Education
The University of Illinois publishes this handy guide covering Benefits, Requirements and Limitations of Specific Tax Breaks and more.
Union-Sponsored Scholarships & Aid
Site describes more than $4 million in scholarships, with details about eligibility, application deadlines and contact information.
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