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April 2008 - Posts

• Free Money Fridays: 5 Scholarships You Can Apply For Right Now

  April 25, 2008 09:01 PM

  This late in the school year, a good chunk of scholarship application deadlines may have already passed you by. But don’t give up on getting some free money for college just yet — we’ve done the legwork for you and run down five college scholarships you Read More... Filed under: NextStudent, advice for students, financial aid, college, information for students, free money, scholarships, pay for college, saving money, college student discounts, saving money in college, student discounts, college discounts, grants, Free Money Fridays

• 6 Simple Strategies for a Standout Scholarship Application

  April 21, 2008 02:39 PM

  Follow these six tips to deliver polished, attention-getting applications while streamlining the process, so you can knock out those scholarship applications as fast as you can find them. Put together a calendar of application deadlines so you don’t miss Read More... Filed under: free money, women's scholarships, scholarships, unique scholarships, grants

• Finding Your Way to Free Money for College

  April 21, 2008 02:15 PM

  If you’re creative, persistent, and proactive, there’s a lot of free money out there for the taking in the form of college scholarships and grants. In 2006 alone, service clubs, companies, and charities awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to Read More... Filed under: free money, women's scholarships, scholarships, unique scholarships, grants

• Your Financial Aid Options Decoded

  April 21, 2008 10:38 AM

  Your financial aid award letter may consist of three main types of aid: scholarships and grants, federal work-study, and student loans. If your financial aid package isn’t enough to cover all your educational expenses, you may be able to supplement your Read More... Filed under: college tips, advice for students, financial aid, shopping for a student loan, federal student loans, student loan consolidation, information for students, student loans, PLUS loans, private student loans, free money, women's scholarships, non-traditional scholarships, scholarships, unique scholarships, pay for college, work-study, internships

• Comparing Your Financial Aid Awards

  April 21, 2008 10:33 AM

  You went through the application process, you’ve received your acceptance letters, and now it’s time to choose the school where you want to spend the next four-plus years of your life. If you’re like many students, the financial aid offers from your schools Read More... Filed under: college tips, advice for students, financial aid, shopping for a student loan, federal student loans, student loan consolidation, information for students, student loans, PLUS loans, private student loans, free money, women's scholarships, non-traditional scholarships, scholarships, unique scholarships, pay for college, work-study, getting into college