Archive for August, 2009

What are my chances of getting some financial aid for college?

I attend a local community college and I am a nursing major. I still live at home and I make 12K a year. My dad made 80k last year but has since lost his job.
I am wondering where to apply for financial aid and what my chances are of getting any?
I would still [...]

Is mispelling one word in a scholarship application that bad?

I just entered for a scholarship, and I thought that I had everything spelled correctly (spell check, duh), but as it turns out, I spelled metonymy instead of monotony twice. Metonymy is a real word, but since the words are not similar at all, how much do you think it will affect my chances of [...]

How do you receive financial aid for college if your parents do not have good credit?

Is it possible to receive good Financial Aid when your parents do not have good credit?
your parents credit is not used to determined your financial aid apply at http://fafsa.ed.gov

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Is it true that some police agencies will partly reimburse you for your college loans?

I read some where, I cannot remember where, that some police agencies will actually help you pay back your Student Loans for college. I was wondering if this was true or not.
I’ve heard of tuition assistance for continuing your education after you are hired, but I’m not aware of any agencies that reimburse you for [...]

Are there any student loans that include the cost of paying off a car?

I need to buy a new car, but I’m also planning on going to law school in Sep of 09. I’m planning on buying a modest entry level car for around 17-19km and planning to put 5000 down. However, when I go to school I wont be working and will still have payments. My question [...]

Financial Aid Drama at Berkeley City College Part 5

I promised an update after the meeting, here it is. Still, we have no real promises, only speculation by the administrators, still I want to keep you all updated on what happens. The link to the story in the Daily Californian is here
http://www.dailycal.org/article/102990/berkeley_city_college_students_struggle_with_delay
Duration : 0:5:31

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AUW Scholarship Recipients

Eight young women from Cambodia, all recipients of full Scholarships to the Asian University for Women in Bangladesh, introduce themselves as they prepare for this momentous educational step
Duration : 0:3:4

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“There’s Nothing Stopping Our Students”

2008 University of Pennsylvania Financial Aid Video
Duration : 0:6:48

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Think Student Loans Private Student Loans & College Loans

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Changing China one loan at a time

Google Tech Talks
January 12, 2009
ABSTRACT
As financial institutions melt down, you’ve probably heard a thing or two about credit–who gets it, from whom, and what it means for the global economy. There are very few bright spots in today’s economic environment, but the good news is that in many parts of the world, loans of [...]