Loans for CC Students
Monday, October 12th, 2009
Those planning to go to Community College or are already there and may need loans have a high probability of running into a little bit of trouble…
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Are Pell Grants Being Used Wisely?
Thursday, October 8th, 2009
An article over at IHE explains why Pell Grants are being put into question. Are they going into the right hands? I certainly don’t think so…
Republican Senator Concerned About Government Spending on Education
Thursday, October 8th, 2009
I’m trying win the ‘Most Obvious Headline’ prize in this year’s drawing. Think I’ll win??
Seriously, though, Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) is all in a huff about the endowments the government doles out to the National Science Foundation. As it stands, the NSF takes the endowment it receives and uses it to fund endeavors of the [...]
Student Aid Bill Supported by WH
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009
The White House supported a bill it proposed to help students with financial troubles. I could’ve predicted this one, but it’s good news all the same.
‘Now Gimme Money (That’s What I Want)’
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009
Students applying for government aid has gone up substantially. Apparently, the college-bound is finding that college is much more expensive than they expected and they just need some extra scratch.
Listology: Why the Price of College Is Ridiculous
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
A blog from U.S. News & World Report gives the top 7 reasons as to why universities are having trouble keeping their tuition prices down. We’re seeing a downturn in the economy (still) and certainly having issues paying for college and colleges are having trouble giving students better opportunities. The list is as follows:
State Appropriations [...]
Getting That Chance
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009
A new program called ‘Go 4 College’ is allowing low-income students the opportunities to get to college. There are chances for these kids, and a lot of the time they just don’t know the path. The Pendulum at Elon University reports the story.
More Colleges Look For Handouts
Friday, June 5th, 2009
Many institutions, including University of Houston in Texas, are looking for government hand outs to increase the students’ learning experience. I think it’s a worthy cause for those who need it. Education, as I’ve said many times over, is probably one of the most important parts of any society.
Read the full article at chron.com: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/6458846.html
The Millennial G.I. Bill And Its Impact
Saturday, May 2nd, 2009
There has not been a more comprehensive movement to give money to war veterans since the second World War until today. More and more vets from Iraq and Afghanistan are looking for college degrees and the government, it seems, has got their back. The new bill will be offered starting August 1st, just in time [...]
Students to See Serious Changes in Government Aid
Friday, February 27th, 2009
The Obama administration is putting forward some major changes in the way students will be getting government checks to further their education. The New York Times reports,
‘The proposal would increase grants to the neediest students and allow those grants to rise slightly above the inflation rate, an effort to keep pace with tuition increases.’
Read the [...]
