Scholarships and Student Loans
Winning a scholarship is one of best ways to pay for school, but there are others. A primary consideration in whether or not to go back to school is going to be finances. How will you pay for school? There are people and resources available to help you.
CollegeNET - Peer-Voted Scholarships
CollegeNET has thrown away the old-fashioned method of awarding scholarships. Now, you’re the applicant AND the judge. Peer voting determines scholarships at CollegeNET.com.
CollegeNET has thrown away the old-fashioned method of awarding scholarships. Now, you’re the applicant AND the judge. Peer voting determines scholarships at CollegeNET.com.
What Do You Think of the Scholarship Forums at CollegeNET?
CollegeNET is paving the way for a new form of scholarship - peer-voted. Post an essay in their forums and, if your essay gets more votes than any other, you win a scholarship. Have you participated? What do you think about the whole thing?
CollegeNET is paving the way for a new form of scholarship - peer-voted. Post an essay in their forums and, if your essay gets more votes than any other, you win a scholarship. Have you participated? What do you think about the whole thing?
Scholarships - The Gift of Confidence
Scholarships can mean all the difference between success and failure, especially if you're a student who is also a single parent. Jennifer Hefner received a small scholarship that was a huge gift of confidence. This is her success story.
Scholarships can mean all the difference between success and failure, especially if you're a student who is also a single parent. Jennifer Hefner received a small scholarship that was a huge gift of confidence. This is her success story.
www.fafsa.gov (free) vs. www.fafsa.com (a service)
Applying for a FAFSA loan at www.fafsa.gov, the U.S. Department of Education's website, is free. It's also extremely complicated. At www.fafsa.com, the website of Student Financial Aid Services, Inc., you pay about $80 for someone to do it for you. Not all services are as above board. Know what you're getting in to.
Applying for a FAFSA loan at www.fafsa.gov, the U.S. Department of Education's website, is free. It's also extremely complicated. At www.fafsa.com, the website of Student Financial Aid Services, Inc., you pay about $80 for someone to do it for you. Not all services are as above board. Know what you're getting in to.
www.fafsa.gov - Share Your www.fafsa.gov Advice with Others
Share your www.fafsa.gov advice with others. The application at www.fafsa.gov looks complicated, but it's free money! If you've gone through the process at www.fafsa.gov, share your experience with others. What's easy? What's hard? What's your advice?
Share your www.fafsa.gov advice with others. The application at www.fafsa.gov looks complicated, but it's free money! If you've gone through the process at www.fafsa.gov, share your experience with others. What's easy? What's hard? What's your advice?
Project Working Moms
If you're a working mom who wants to go back to school and could use a little, or a lot, of financial help, check out the Working Moms Project at eLearners.com.
If you're a working mom who wants to go back to school and could use a little, or a lot, of financial help, check out the Working Moms Project at eLearners.com.
www.fafsa.gov - June 30 Deadline at www.fafsa.gov for Financial Aid
June 30 is the deadline every year at www.fafsa.gov for applying for financial aid from the U.S. government. www.fafsa.gov has easy steps on the main page, clearly explaining how to apply. If you need money for school, start at www.fafsa.gov.
June 30 is the deadline every year at www.fafsa.gov for applying for financial aid from the U.S. government. www.fafsa.gov has easy steps on the main page, clearly explaining how to apply. If you need money for school, start at www.fafsa.gov.
Spencer – What the Spencer Foundation Does for Non-Traditional Students
The Spencer Foundation, established in 1962 by Lyle M. Spencer and endowed upon his death in 1968, has given education grants of approximately $250 million since 1971. The main focus of the foundation is improving education around the world.
The Spencer Foundation, established in 1962 by Lyle M. Spencer and endowed upon his death in 1968, has given education grants of approximately $250 million since 1971. The main focus of the foundation is improving education around the world.
Paying for Business School
Karen Schweitzer, your About.com guide to Business School, writes about paying for school with grants.
Karen Schweitzer, your About.com guide to Business School, writes about paying for school with grants.
Free Application for Federal Student Aid
Federal Student Aid is an office of the U.S. Department of Education. They offer students over $80 billion every year.
Federal Student Aid is an office of the U.S. Department of Education. They offer students over $80 billion every year.
Free Money for College
Liz Pullman Weston writes for msn.com about four types of grants available for students.
Liz Pullman Weston writes for msn.com about four types of grants available for students.
Finding the Money to Go Back to School
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) offers tips on their 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy site for finding the money to pay for school.
The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) offers tips on their 360 Degrees of Financial Literacy site for finding the money to pay for school.
Free Money from Sallie Mae
Sallie Mae is a leading provider of federal and private student loans. Originally sponsored by the government, Sallie Mae became a private company in 2004.
Sallie Mae is a leading provider of federal and private student loans. Originally sponsored by the government, Sallie Mae became a private company in 2004.
Free Money for Grad School
Elizabeth Kountz writes for Kiplinger.com about "boost[ing] your chances of getting someone to pay for your master's or PhD."
Elizabeth Kountz writes for Kiplinger.com about "boost[ing] your chances of getting someone to pay for your master's or PhD."
Tips on Paying for College as a Retiree
Emily Brandon writes for U.S. News and World Report about the myriad ways retirees can get help paying for school.
Emily Brandon writes for U.S. News and World Report about the myriad ways retirees can get help paying for school.
Scholarships.com
Scholarships.com has a motto: Since 1998 - Helping students of all ages find free money for college. Fill out an application and they'll find scholarships and grants for you.
Scholarships.com has a motto: Since 1998 - Helping students of all ages find free money for college. Fill out an application and they'll find scholarships and grants for you.
FastWeb Scholarships
Fill out a detailed questionnaire at FastWeb and they'll provide you with a list of scholarships that may be appropriate for you.
Fill out a detailed questionnaire at FastWeb and they'll provide you with a list of scholarships that may be appropriate for you.