Paying for College

How to Pay Off a Student Loan

By PrestonGresham

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If you have taken out a student loan to finance your education, it may seem that the time to pay has arrived much sooner than you expected. You may be asking many questions. What are my options? How long do I have? Well, with a little effort on ... more »

How to select a graduate school for online education

By Joseph Kim, MD, MPH

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Interested in pursuing a graduate degree online? If you work in the business world, then maybe an MBA? Perhaps you're interested in public health (MPH)? Masters in education?.. more »

How to Apply for a Federal Pell Grant

By eHow Education Editor

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The Pell Grant is a need-based federal financial aid program for college students. Grant amounts vary according to need, but can be as high as $3,000, and better yet, they don't have to be repaid... more »

How to Apply for a Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowship

By eHow Education Editor

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If your dream is to teach math or science, you might qualify for a Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Fellowship. This fellowship is set up to help people who graduate with Bachelor's degrees pay for their secondary teaching certification. The ... more »

How to Apply for a Scholarship From the United Negro College Fund

By eHow Education Editor

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The United Negro College Fund (UNCF) administers scholarships to African-American college students. The amount and duration of the funding varies according to the particular scholarship provider... more »

How to Apply for Government Grants

By eHow Education Editor

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A government grant can help your project get underway. Save time and improve your chances by following the proper procedures... more »

How to Find Money for Graduate School

By Onelove1

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With average graduate school costs for tuition and living expenses topping $31,000 a year, it can be hard to assemble a patchwork of loans, grants, work, and other resources to get the bills paid. Getting a graduate degree is can vastly improve ... more »

How to Get Help Obtaining Scholarships

By mlstevens

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As the cost in education continues to increase, and as more and more people are unable to finance their entire education themselves, finding financial aid has become an important part in the education process. Many educational institutions have ... more »

How to Use Your Montgomery GI Bill Education Benefit

By PegC

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In 1944, Franklin Roosevelt signed into law the first “GI Bill” which provided education benefits to World War II veterans. Current military veterans still enjoy a version of this benefit, now called the Montgomery GI Bill. Applying for this ... more »

How to Apply for a National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship

By eHow Education Editor

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The National Association of Black Journalists funds two kinds of scholarships for African-American journalism students. College students can apply for one of 10 available one-time grants of $2,500. Also offered are two four-year sustaining ... more »

How to Fill Out the FAFSA

By eHow Education Editor

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Filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, can be a daunting task. However, for a student in need of financial aid, it is a necessity. While it might sound complicated at first, when broken down into its component parts ... more »

How to Know if your child is gifted

By smilesatme1

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Wondering if your kids are gifted? Just like the 10 year old boy who will be enrolling in college with 147 IQ test? I think I watch it in Headline News and NBC OR ABC OR CBS but whatever channel it is ,this kid is amazing. Not only one in his ... more »

How to pay for your college

By smilesatme1

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If you have a dream to continue your college education then you need to know who is paying it. And then how much you can afford to finish it. Education is not that expensive if you know where to look for an affordable way to enroll in college. ... more »

How to Take Advantage of the Army College Fund

By eHow Education Editor

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The Army College Fund (ACF) and the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) provide soldiers up to $72,900 to pay for college. While all soldiers may participate in the MGIB, not all qualify for the ACF, which provides up to $39,000 in added support to the ... more »

How to Apply for a Perkins Loan

By eHow Education Editor

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When you add up all your scholarship and grant money for college, but you're still shy of the total amount you need to attend your chosen college or university, it's time to turn to a student loan. Perkins loans are special, low-interest loans ... more »

How to Apply for a Perkins Loan

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Federal Perkins loans are available to students who require help to finance their college expenses. Over 1,800 post-secondary institutions in the United States participate in the Perkins program. Financial need determines the recipients of ... more »

How to Apply For Federal Financial Aid

By lenamae1983

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After making the important decision of going to college at any age the next most important thing to worry about it how to pay for it... more »

How to Get a Scholarship to One of Scotland’s Best Universities

By Fin Young, eHow UK

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There are a number of highly prestigious universities to be found within Scotland, both ancient and modern. Students from all over the world come to the country each year, many of whom apply for scholarships. As such, gaining a scholarship to ... more »

How to Get Money for College

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You need money for college. Here's how to get it... more »

How to Pay Tuition With Work Study Wages

By eHow Education Editor

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Paying college tuition is a sticky business for most students, especially those with limited funds. However, it is possible to pay tuition with a low-paying job like a work study position. A few simple steps can help you stretch your dollar to ... more »

How to Start a College Fund

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Creating a college fund is an excellent way to make sure that you'll be able to finance your children's college education... more »

How to Apply for an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Undergraduate Scholarship

By eHow Education Editor

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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) aims to advance the study of these disciplines. You could benefit by getting one of their $2,000-a-year scholarships... more »

How to Apply to College Using Advanced Placement Credit

By tkfinley

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Advanced Placement classes are a great way to earn college credit before you’ve even set foot on campus. With good scores on AP exams, you can place out of required college courses or start taking more advanced courses towards your major. With ... more »

How to Best Lower Your College Tuition Costs

By Ron Them

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There are many opportunities to lower the cost of college tuition. The following is a list of the top ten steps you can take to maximize your student’s college financial opportunities... more »

How to Check the Status of a FAFSA Application

By eHow Education Editor

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Just about every student who enters his freshman year of college is encouraged to fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. Your anxiety over the results of this application, on top of the sheer number of ... more »

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