You don’t have to be a lawyer to get into a career path related to the field of the justice system. Here are four majors that will set you on a legal path that may better suit your personality and values. Paralegal Studies – You don’t even need a four-year degree to work in a […]
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The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) was developed to provide families with better options for funding college tuition, room and board, and other education costs. Unfortunately, according to Federal Student Aid (an office of the U.S. Department of Education), there is a 9.2% decline in the number of high school seniors applying to
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Planning for college does not rest solely on the shoulders of children or parents. While some tasks will be assigned to different members of the family, there are a number of aspects that call for collaboration. Here are a few examples: Researching schools – While selecting schools to apply to falls to students, researching schools
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There are many types of internships available to college students, and these can provide real value. Some internships even pay a salary. Even if your internship offers credits, that is super valuable (especially if you go to a private university with exorbitant tuition fees). Regardless of the immediate value, here are some additional benefits college
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Before you start applying to colleges, you need to find the ones that are the right fit for you. While the Internet can supply you with nearly all the information you need, there may still be reasons to email or call a school. Before you do that, check out these tips. Contact the right person
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For some, the idea of going to a community college isn’t like going to college at all. However, there are a few good reasons you may want to begin your college journey locally. Here are three factors that may help you to decide if this is the right choice for you. Low-Cost – Community colleges
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If you are looking forward to starting college next fall but have not selected a major yet, you are probably feeling some pressure to commit. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Being Undecided Isn’t the End of the World In fact, many courses you take while undecided can still count toward your
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The process of applying to a college can be stressful. However, we are going to provide you with three helpful reminders for navigating the process. Take one step at a time – Chart your progress using a calendar. This will ensure that you hit due dates on things like applying for financial aid, asking teachers
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Going to college is expensive! It is not just the tuition costs, but there are also things like room and board, books, transportation expenses, and other fees. How can your family plan ahead to send or more children through school? A college financial planner can help. Here are some of the ways a college financial
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Congratulations on being accepted into a college! Now, let’s make sure you get what you deserve in order to help you pay for your education. It all starts with understanding the college award letter. Here are four questions to help you ensure that you know exactly what you are getting. Is the letter outlining the
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