08/14/2015
Top 10 Best Values in Public Colleges #1 - UNC Chapel Hill
Undergraduate enrollment: 18,370
4-year grad rate: 81%
Total annual cost: $20,412, in-state; $45,494, out-of-state
Avg. need-based aid: $14,080
Total net cost: $6,332
Average graduating debt: $17,602
Read more at http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/college/T014-S003-10-best-values-in-public-colleges-2015/index.html .99
08/13/2015
Top 10 Best Values in Public Colleges #2 - University of Virginia
Undergraduate enrollment: 16,087
4-year grad rate: 86%
Total annual cost: $24,520, in-state; $53,706, out-of-state
Avg. need-based aid: $18,635
Total net cost: $5,885
Average graduating debt: $21,815
Read more at http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/college/T014-S003-10-best-values-in-public-colleges-2015/index.html .99
08/12/2015
Top 10 Best Values in Public Colleges #3 - University of Florida
Undergraduate enrollment: 33,168
4-year grad rate: 64%
Total annual cost: $17,233, in-state; $39,511, out-of-state
Avg. need-based aid: $6,874
Total net cost: $10,359
Average graduating debt: $20,708
Read more at http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/college/T014-S003-10-best-values-in-public-colleges-2015/index.html .99
08/11/2015
Top 10 Best Values in Public Colleges #4 - University of California, Berkeley
Undergraduate enrollment: 25,951
4-year grad rate: 72%
Total annual cost: $29,640, in-state; $54,270, out-of-state
Avg. need-based aid: $23,099
Total net cost: $6,541
Average graduating debt: $17,468
Read more at http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/college/T014-S003-10-best-values-in-public-colleges-2015/index.html .99
08/10/2015
Top 10 Best Values in Public Colleges #5 - UCLA
Undergraduate enrollment: 28,674
4-year grad rate: 69%
Total annual cost: $27,128, in-state; $50,171, out-of-state
Avg. need-based aid: $18,618
Total net cost: $8,510
Average graduating debt: $20,229
Read more at http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/college/T014-S003-10-best-values-in-public-colleges-2015/index.html .99
08/08/2015
College JumpStart Scholarship
The College JumpStart Scholarship is an annual, merit-based competition that is open to 10th-12th graders, college students and non-traditional students.
College JumpStart Scholarship
Learn about College JumpStart Scholarship. Search through more than 1.5 million graduate scholarships on Peterson’s to find the scholarship that’s...
08/08/2015
Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Scholarship
Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Scholarship - renewable for up to three years, available to male high school seniors or college students who hold an average bowling score of 175 or greater. Minimum 2.5 GPA required. Must be a current USBC Youth or USBC member in good standing and currently compete in certified events.
Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Scholarship
Learn about Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Scholarship. Search through more than 1.5 million college scholarships on Peterson’s to find the...
08/07/2015
Top 10 Best Values in Public Colleges #6 - University of Michigan
Undergraduate enrollment: 28,283
4-year grad rate: 76%
Total annual cost: $24,780, in-state; $53,200, out-of-state
Avg. need-based aid: $13,879
Total net cost: $10,901
Average graduating debt: $27,163
Read more at http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/college/T014-S003-10-best-values-in-public-colleges-2015/index.html .99
08/06/2015
Top 10 Best Values in Public Colleges #7 - College of William and Mary
Undergraduate enrollment: 6,271
4-year grad rate: 83%
Total annual cost: $29,250, in-state; $50,954, out-of-state
Avg. need-based aid: $13,417
Total net cost: $15,833
Average graduating debt: $24,400
Read more at http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/college/T014-S003-10-best-values-in-public-colleges-2015/index.html .99
08/05/2015
Top 10 Best Values in Public Colleges #8 - University of Wisconsin, Madison
Undergraduate enrollment: 31,319
4-year grad rate: 56%
Total annual cost: $20,210, in-state; $36,460, out-of-state
Avg. need-based aid: $9,390
Total net cost: $10,820
Average graduating debt: $25,664
Read more at http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/college/T014-S003-10-best-values-in-public-colleges-2015/index.html .99
08/04/2015
Top Best Values in Public Colleges #9 - University of Maryland, College Park
Undergraduate enrollment: 26,658
4-year grad rate: 66%
Total annual cost: $21,190, in-state; $41,483, out-of-state
Avg. need-based aid: $8,295
Total net cost: $12,895
Average graduating debt: $25,254
Read more at http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/college/T014-S003-10-best-values-in-public-colleges-2015/index.html .99
08/03/2015
Top 10 Best Values in Public Colleges
#10 - University of Georgia
Undergraduate enrollment: 26,278
4-year grad rate: 58%
Total annual cost: $20,882, in-state; $39,092, out-of-state
Avg. need-based aid: $8,854
Total net cost: $12,028
Average graduating debt: $20,254
Read more at http://www.kiplinger.com/slideshow/college/T014-S003-10-best-values-in-public-colleges-2015/index.html .99
08/01/2015
We The Future Contest
We The Future Contest offers a $1000 scholarship for high school students, $2000 scholarship for college students plus a mentoring trip. Entry topics are based on the U.S. Constitution. Entries due by September 17, 2015.
We The Future Contest
Learn about We The Future Contest. Search through more than 1.5 million graduate scholarships on Peterson’s to find the scholarship that’s right...
08/01/2015
When to Start Applying for Financial Aid - Financial Aid Timeline and...
For high school seniors, your last year in school will play a crucial role in researching and securing financial aid for your college education. This month-by-month calendar will guide you through the financial aid process.
When to Start Applying for Financial Aid - Financial Aid Timeline and...
Get the facts about when to start applying for college financial aid. Stay on course with a financial aid calendar that helps high school seniors...
07/28/2015
Start Shopping for College Like You'd Shop for a Car
"Buying a college education is a lot like buying a car," he says. "If only one model and color will make you happy, you have no bargaining power. If you are willing to consider any vehicle that can take you where you want to go, there are many opportunities to save money. "
Start Shopping for College Like You'd Shop for a Car
Student loan debt and high youth unemployment have made college an even more expensive proposition. However, there's room to haggle.
07/28/2015
Experts: Get College Financial Aid Info Out Early http://ow.ly/31Bf3H
07/27/2015
Survey Finds 7 in 10 College Students Stressed About Personal Finances http://ow.ly/31Bf3F
07/27/2015
Everything You Need to Know When Hunting for Scholarships
With millions of scholarships offered annually, you're bound to find a few in unexpected places. Look hard and diligently and employ these 10 tips in your search.
Everything You Need to Know When Hunting for Scholarships
Looking to score a scholarship to help further your education? Here are 10 tips for students seeking merit-based scholarships to pay for college.
07/25/2015
Scholarship Tips For College - Advice for College Students
There are thousands of scholarships available out there. Before you apply for the first scholarship you see, follow these do’s and don’ts to help ensure you maximize the money you don’t have to pay back.
Scholarship Tips For College - Advice for College Students
Follow these helpful scholarship tips for college when applying for scholarships. They can help ensure you maximize free money you can recieve for...
07/24/2015
Getting low-income “first-generation” kids into college is hard. Getting them to graduate from college is harder. http://ow.ly/31Bf3S
07/24/2015
Campus tours influence students' devisions the most, and often inspire college application essays a s they offer a personal experience.
: Campus tours influence students’ decisions the most, and often inspire college application essays as they offer a personal experience.
07/23/2015
Getting into college is a job in itself
Rising Juniors: Now is the time to prepare for college. Getting into college is a job in itself!
Getting into college is a job in itself
Rising juniors and seniors planning to attend college have a lot of upcoming deadlines.
07/23/2015
Study: Parents more willing to help pay for college
An improving economy has parents less worried about contributing to children’s college educations.
Study: Parents more willing to help pay for college
An improving economy has parents less worried about college spending.
07/22/2015
ScholarshipOwl automates college scholarships for students
ScholarshipOwl is trying to help US students get their education without breaking the bank by offering a free to use automated university scholarship service.
ScholarshipOwl automates college scholarships for students
High schoolers can access more than 3.5 million scholarship opportunities through the site.
07/22/2015
What Students Should Do NOW for Fall Success in College
What Students Should Do NOW for Fall Success in College http://t.co/CRX0Xxte9V
What Students Should Do NOW for Fall Success in College
What Students Should Do NOW for Fall Success in College: The best tip to get ahead during the summer - get your productivity swagger on.
07/21/2015
College Scholarship Tip: Don't Trust Published Deadlines
College Scholarship Tip: Don't Trust Published Deadlines http://t.co/XGSvrJSzNC
College Scholarship Tip: Don't Trust Published Deadlines
College Scholarship Tip: Don't Trust Published Deadlines. This tip is especially important for those who are just starting out in the scholarship...
07/21/2015
Gates Foundation Pushes for FAFSA Simplification - Higher Education
Gates Foundation Pushes for FAFSA Simplification http://ow.ly/31iiNS
Gates Foundation Pushes for FAFSA Simplification - Higher Education
Last week, a U.S district judge ordered that depositions given by Bill Cosby in a 2005 lawsuit be unsealed and made available for public consumption.
07/21/2015
Time To Update Your College Bound Resume
Time To Update Your College Bound Resume: http://t.co/gzRfPiPOdO
Time To Update Your College Bound Resume
Colleges want to know how students spent their free time outside of school. A resume shows what students have accomplished. Update yours today.
07/20/2015
From Public School to the Ivy League: How to get into a top school...
From Public School to the Ivy League: How to get into a top school without top dollar resources http://t.co/DdmTCCUfXT
From Public School to the Ivy League: How to get into a top school...
Public school students CAN go to Ivy League schools. Do students really need the dedicated attention of a private school counselor in order to gain...
07/20/2015
Landphair: Lessons from my college-bound daughter
A mom who has worked in university student affairs for nearly 20 years learns about the changing times in college life from her college-bound daughter.
Landphair: Lessons from my college-bound daughter
For almost two decades, I have worked at a university in student affairs, the area that supports and enhances students’ non-academic experience....
07/18/2015
National Military Intelligence Association Scholarship
Scholarships to support the growth of professional studies in the field of military intelligence
National Military Intelligence Association Scholarship
Learn about National Military Intelligence Association Scholarship. Search through more than 1.5 million college scholarships on Peterson’s to find...
07/18/2015
Platt Family Scholarship Prize Essay Contest
Platt Family Scholarship Contest is for full-time students in an American college or university.
Platt Family Scholarship Prize Essay Contest
Learn about Platt Family Scholarship Prize Essay Contest. Search through more than 1.5 million college scholarships on Peterson’s to find the...
07/18/2015
Advice on How to Find and Apply for College Scholarships
With college costs rising, it makes sense to get all the help you can when paying for college!
Advice on How to Find and Apply for College Scholarships
Get expert advice on how to find college scholarships and grants. Discover where to look, when to apply and ways to increase your chances of...
07/16/2015
Oregon embraces free community-college tuition ahead of other states, outpacing Obama proposal http://ow.ly/31iiNH
07/15/2015
Education Dept. Takes Steps to Ease Repayment for Student-Loan Borrowers http://ow.ly/31iiNG
07/15/2015
These 2 U.S. States Will Pay for Your College Education
Oregon and Tennessee change the game on financial aid.
These 2 U.S. States Will Pay for Your College Education
Want to get a college education for free? You no longer have to head overseas to make that happen, as these two states are now offering eligible...
07/14/2015
7 Questions College Financial Aid Officers Wish Parents Would Ask
Parents: Don't be afraid to ask the right questions when seeking financial aid. Educate yourself early on the full cost of college tuition to avoid issues later on.
7 Questions College Financial Aid Officers Wish Parents Would Ask
Ask if your financial aid package will change after freshman year to better understand and prepare for the true cost of the degree.
07/14/2015
Careful: If you earn too much money this summer, it could hurt your financial aid http://ow.ly/31iiNC
07/14/2015
The New SAT and the Khan Academy http://ow.ly/314huN
07/13/2015
School Janitor's Daughter Becomes Class Valedictorian
- Let this young scholar's story inspire you that no matter where you start, its about finishing strong! http://ht.ly/PeYkr
School Janitor's Daughter Becomes Class Valedictorian
Biiftu Duresso, whose father is a custodian at her high school, graduated as the valedictorian this weekend. In her speech, the valedictorian, who...