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Our blog is designed to provide information regarding some of the critical topics those with student loans must be aware of to be able to make educated decisions regarding their future.
Federal Student Loans and For Profit Colleges
In attempting to strengthen the student loan process and keep funding moving for students attending reputable schools, the Obama Administration has revised a series of regulations designed with For Profit Colleges in mind. The idea is to tie access to Federal financial aid to the success of graduates of these schools. What is a For Profit College? If…
Continue Reading ->Scholarships and Grants for LGBT Students
Students from the LGBT Community can face a number of hardships simply because of discrimination. The businesses and organizations listed below have stepped in to make sure that every opportunity is available to deserving students. Asian Pacific Islander Queer Women & Transgender Community APIQWTC provides opportunities for Asian & Pacific Islander queer women and transgender people to socialize, network,…
Continue Reading ->Scholarships and Grants for Hispanic and Latino Students
Hispanic and Latino Americans have made great strides into all walks of life in the last two decades. As a percentage of students on college campuses, they are still vastly underrepresented though. The foundations and businesses listed below are just some of those dedicated to providing a way for deserving students and their families to pay for college.…
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Scholarships and Grants for African American Students
Despite significant improvements, African-Americans are still very underrepresented on college and university campuses. The agencies and private organizations below are among those dedicated to providing deserving students and their families with financial support to take the next step in their education. ABA Diversity Scholarship This fund was created to increase the number of traditionally under-represented minority groups in the…
Continue Reading ->Asian-American, Native Alaskan and Pacific Islander College Resources
Although enrollment of Asian-American, Native Alaskan, and Pacific Islander minority students is increasing, many families still find it difficult to continue their children’s education. The businesses and private organizations listed below are dedicated to providing more opportunities for these deserving students. Please note that the use of Asian-American also includes students of Indian descent. Anheuser-Busch NAPABA Law Foundation…
Continue Reading ->Grants, Internships and Scholarships For Native Americans
Currently, Native Americans are one of the most underrepresented groups in college and can face limited resources and access to quality education on reservations. Fortunately, there are many Grants, Internships, and Scholarships available to Native Americans to help build a stronger and highly educated Native American community. Below is a list of some funds available to Native Americans.…
Continue Reading ->Educational Benefits For Reservists And Guardsmen
Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP) The REAP was established as a part of the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005. This program makes certain reservists who were activated for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001 either eligible for education benefits or eligible for increased benefits. The chart below has the basic monthly…
Continue Reading ->Educational Benefits for Military Family Members
There are a number of educational resources for family members of U.S. Veterans. The two primary Federal Programs are the Survivors’ and Dependents Assistance Program and the Post 9/11 GI Bill Dependent Benefits. Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA) The DEA provides up to 45 months of education and training benefits to eligible dependents of certain classes…
Continue Reading ->The Post-9/11 GI Bill
Active Duty and Veterans are not restricted to traditional classrooms or courses of study. The following training programs are approved for veterans under the Post-9/11 GI Bill and qualify for assistance. For a full summary of benefits for these and other programs under the Veterans Administration, you can visit their website here Correspondence – Time sensetive courses received through the…
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Rising Tuition Costs and the History of Student Loans
The future of college tuition, and therefore student loans; seems to be going only up with no relief in sight. In order to get a better understanding of why, this might be a good time to look back at when the first federal student loan and grant programs were established and how it has fueled the rising…
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