FAP885: Financial aid crisis, student loans, free stuff
FAP885: Financial aid crisis, student loans, free stuff
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Weekly Financial Aid Roundup
Federal student loan programs get a shot in the arm.
A massive overview of the new GI bill.
The Coming Financial Aid Crisis, Part 2.
Scholarship of the Week
The Assumption College Merit Scholarship Program was established to reflect the College’s commitment to upholding a campus culture that champions academic excellence and student leadership. Scholarships of up to $20,000 are awarded to students whose high school records demonstrate strong academic achievement, leadership, and potential for success at Assumption College. All students who apply and are admitted to Assumption College are considered for these awards. Presidential Scholars will receive scholarships of $20,000. These scholarships are guaranteed for four years, provided the recipient maintains the required level of academic achievement at Assumption.
Details at our free college scholarship search site.
Jobcast
With the most recent jobs report showing significant weakness, there’s never been a better time to focus on improving your personal career network. Start by using LinkedIn to build out your profile and gather recommendations, then hit up social networks. Check out this video tutorial on powering your LinkedIn profile.
Mail Bag
Kelle writes in:
I’ve been thinking about getting my Masters degree, but I’d need to get some financial aid to do it. What’s the chances of me actually getting funding these days?
For graduate Stafford loans, your chances are excellent. There’s also the graduate PLUS loan to cover the remainder of the cost of education. Those are also widely available and can cover up to the cost of education.
For graduate private student loans, those are much harder to come by. Thankfully, the graduate PLUS loan can do exactly the same thing.
Be sure to do some exhaustive scholarship searches for your master’s degree as well. Whereas a lot of undergraduate scholarships focus on need, graduate scholarships and fellowships tend to focus on field of study.
Free Stuff Friday
Free Christina Aguilera perfume.
Penn State living wage calculator.
Old Country Free Buffet Meal - Buy 1 Get 1 deal.
There’s lots of free stuff to be found online if you’re sharp at Googling.
Free Song of the Week
Cello Journey, Bach Prelude from Suite No.1
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+ Financial Aid Podcast Show Notes at FinancialAidPodcast.com.
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+ FAFSA form tutorials and free help at FAFSAonline.com
+ The Financial Aid Podcast is a publication of the Student Loan Network.
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