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Thursday, May 27th, 2010
 The University of New Haven is a Liberal Arts college with an emphasis on Career Preparation. The financial aid application process can be exhausting and complicated. Some students, through preparation or chance, will find the process easy because they have at their disposal everything that they need. However, many are left confused and alone five minutes before their colleges’ financial aid application deadlines. If you read (and use!) the following list, you will be one of the former rather than the latter.
Juniors:
The good news: You can take your time! Set aside 30 minutes each day and begin to browse through scholarships. Apply for all of them that you can find, which won’t be many compared to the number that you’ll find next year.
The bad news: It’s difficult to stay motivated during junior year, and your likelihood of winning multiple scholarships is low. Remember, financial aid is a marathon not a sprint; hang in there!
· Necessary Information:
· Your parents or guardians’ complete tax returns and W2 Forms
· A list containing the net value of each of their assets, including home value but excluding tax-exempt, 401K type retirement plans
· Your complete tax returns and W2 Forms
· A list containing the net value of each of your assets
Things to-do:
· Start your scholarship search.
· Apply to all of the scholarships for which you are eligible.
· Draft a rough list of the colleges to which you plan to apply, and check their financial aid offerings and requirements.
· Begin to consult with your high school counselor (make him or her your friend).
· Consult with your parents’ financial advisor, their tax preparer, or a family member who knows a lot about finance. Ask questions about the taxability of specific scholarships and financial aid components in order to get a better idea of how much college will cost.
Seniors:
The good news: You are the prime target for most scholarships! Seniors in general are more likely to win scholarships than students in any other grade, and it will be easier for you to start a confidence-snowball.
The bad news: The second semester of senior year is the 11th hour for financial aid. Get ready for late nights and weekends of essay writing. Just remember, many students will be in the same position.
Necessary Information:
· Your parents or guardians’ complete tax returns and W2 Forms
· A list containing the net value of each of their assets, including home value but excluding tax-exempt, 401K type retirement plans
· Your complete tax returns and W2 Forms
· A list containing the net value of each of your assets
Things to-do:
· Spend an hour or more each day looking for scholarships.
· Apply to all of them for which you are eligible.
· Finalize your list of colleges and figure out the net cost of each. Carefully read each college’s financial aid application instructions (you’ll submit much of the necessary information when you apply to each school, unless you plan to do so early).
· Consult extensively with your high school counselor about financial aid options, and ask him or her to proofread your applications.
· Pose any last-minute tax related questions to your parents’ financial advisor, their tax preparer, or a family member who has extensive knowledge of personal finance.
The financial aid application process can be taxing and confusing. However, if you use the checklist outlined above, you will have an advantage over many applicants.
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Thursday, May 6th, 2010
 Students On Mitchell College in New London Connecticut The American Opportunity Credit is one of the best education related tax incentives, and knowing how to use it can save qualifying taxpayers up to $2,500 per year.
Any part or full-time student who attends a postsecondary institution eligible to participate in federal student aid programs (this includes nearly all universities, colleges, and technical schools in the United States) may qualify for the credit. A qualifying student must also have been enrolled in postsecondary courses for fewer than four years prior to any year in which he or she uses the deduction. In other words, students are usually eligible for the credit during their freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior years of undergraduate studies but not during graduate school. Parents may claim an American Opportunity Credit for each dependent child enrolled in a post-secondary institution; however, a student and his or her parents may not claim the credit simultaneously. Additionally, one cannot claim both the American Opportunity Credit and the Hope Credit.
The amount of the rebate is based on the amount a student (or his or her parents) spends on qualifying expenses during a particular year. Qualifying expenses include tuition, fees, and books and supplies necessary for a student’s program of study. The cost of room and board is not considered a qualifying expense. Any expenses paid by a scholarship or grand do not count toward the credit.
The exact amount of the tax credit is given by the following formula: 100% of the first $2,000 in expenses and 25% of the next $2,000. In other words, if a student has $4,000 or more in qualifying expenses in a specific year, he or she may claim the maximum $2,500 tax credit; however, if the student has only $3,000 of qualifying expenses, he or she may only claim a $2,250 credit. Up to 40% of the credit is refundable; thus, if a student needed to pay no income tax and could claim an American Opportunity Credit of $2,000, he or she would receive a refund check for $800.
Cutting through the IRS jargon, the rules for the credit are essentially as follows:
· Almost any student in the first through fourth years of postsecondary education may claim the credit.
· Parents of a dependent student may claim the credit; however, in this scenario, the student cannot also claim it.
· Students may not claim an American Opportunity Credit in addition to a Hope Credit or tuition and fees deduction.
· Costs paid by a scholarship or grant are not considered qualifying expenses.
· Nearly all costs (except cost of living expenses and room and board fees) related to necessary courses are considered qualifying expenses.
Over four years, the American Opportunity Credit could save a student’s family up to $10,000. However, in order to accrue these savings, one must be aware of the credit’s guidelines and keep a record of qualifying expenses. For additional information, consult IRS Publication 970.
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Monday, April 12th, 2010
During the last few months, newspapers have been filled with articles about how the recent healthcare reform bill will affect different groups of Americans. They mention the elderly, the young, the rich, the poor, the majority, the minority, the Democrats, and the Republicans. However, many of these reports fail to mention college students, who will be affected by a piece of legislation attached to the healthcare bill. This legislation will have an immediate impact on students and could make a lasting mark on the student loan industry.
Most changes included in the bill (called the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act or SAFRA) will save college students money. Primarily, SAFRA discontinues the program that allowed private banks to offer federally backed student loans, mandating that all federally backed student loans be taken directly from the government. However, private, nonprofit organizations will still be allowed to service the loans. This will reduce the amount of fees that students have to pay while maintaining a similar level of customer service. The act also caps the maximum monthly loan payment that the government can demand after the recipient graduates at 10% of his or her income. The Congressional Budget Office has stated that these changes will save the government about $61
billion over the next 10 years. Under the legislation, most of these savings will go toward raising the size of the maximum Pell grant from $5,550 to $5,975 by 2017 (it will begin to rise in 2013 by a yearly amount that is based on changes in the Consumer Price Index). Without this legislation the maximum Pell grant would have fallen to a mere $2,150 by 2011.
Though SAFRA will help the average student, many claim that its provisions will make student loans tougher to repay. There’s no question that federal student loans are slightly cheaper when taken directly through the government. However, private banks were able to compete with the government by offering repayment
incentives and missed-payment forgiveness. SAFRA will eliminate these things by removing private banks from the government-backed student loan market, but
little evidence exists to suggest that this will significantly raise the overall student loan default rate, especially since the bill lowers the cap on the monthly payment that the government can demand.
Students will need to make a few changes in order to adapt to the new legislation. All recipients of federal student loans will need to sign a new Master Promissory Note with the Department of Education (parents will also need to sign a new one for any student loans under their names). Many colleges have already begun to hold workshops that explain how to do this. Anyone who took a
federally backed student loan through a private bank should also thoroughly review his or her repayment plan to ensure that it has not been affected.
Though SAFRA will have an immediate and lasting impact on the student loan market, it will not significantly affect financial aid eligibility requirements or the amount of aid that college students receive. However, those who have or may need student loans should review applicable guidelines and sign a new Master Promissory Note.
Additional Information:
House of Representatives Website
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Tuesday, February 16th, 2010
Are you interested in joining the armed forces? Do you need money for college? Consider joining an ROTC program. These programs are designed to teach military tactics as well as to promote leadership and character. The core regimen consists of two years of special elective classes, exercises, and workshops. Students may participate in this regimen without committing to serve in the armed forces. Those who commit to serve after college may elect to take an additional two years of courses and apply for ROTC scholarship aid.
The Army, Navy, and Air Force each have their own ROTC program, and eligibility requirements vary by branch. However, to participate in the core regimen, students generally must:
- Meet physical fitness requirements
- Maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Score at least 19 on the ACT or 920 on the SAT (excluding the writing section). The Navy and Air Force require slightly higher scores.
- Enroll in a college or university that offers an ROTC program (this includes nearly all major institutions).
- Attend ROTC courses and exercises for two to four years. In most cases, ROTC courses count as elective credits.
Additionally, in order to receive scholarship aid, students must:
- Apply for aid. The application includes a basic online component, a counselor certification, a personal statement, a resume, a physical fitness assessment, and an interview. The application focuses entirely upon merit rather than financial need.
- Commit to serve (usually between five and ten years) in the armed forces after college. This often includes a term of active duty service followed by service in a reserve unit. In most cases, students may opt-out of a scholarship after freshman year without having to complete the post-graduate service requirement.
- Meet standards of academic merit, extra curricular activity, and leadership experience similar to those required by a college application
Applicants are selected based on merit and intended field of study, with priority generally given to technical fields. Scholarships are available for both high school seniors and college underclassmen. Details about scholarships vary by military branch, but most include a yearly tuition payment ranging from $3,000 to full tuition, up to $900 per semester for books, and monthly stipends for living expenses. Most scholarships have applications deadlines in December and January and recommend that students apply early. Interested college students should talk to their school’s ROTC representative. High school students should talk to an academic advisor or local recruitment officer.
For more information, visit the following websites:
ROTC scholarships require a steep post-graduate commitment. Students looking only for financial aid should explore other options before the ROTC. However, for those interested in joining the military, an ROTC scholarship is a great way to pay for college.
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Wednesday, January 27th, 2010
Are you interested in becoming a teacher? Are you willing to teach in a high-need subject area in a low-income school? If so, you may be eligible for the Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant. The TEACH program was created in 2007 to help provide highly qualified teachers to low-income schools for the most needed subjects. The grant is a non-need based program (meaning you can qualify no matter what your income), provides up to $4,000 each year and can be renewed each year for a total of $16,000 for undergraduate students and up to $8,000 for masters students.
The grant is provided to students who intend to teach in either a public or private elementary or secondary school that serves low-income students. Low-income, for the TEACH grant, is defined as any school receiving Title I funding or on an Indian reservation. You can search for which schools are identified as “low-income” in your area by visiting: www.tcli.ed.gov.
Recipients of the TEACH grant must also work in a high-need or teacher shortage field. These fields are defined as subject shortage areas, not geographic areas (unlike some other programs). The TEACH program defines national high-need fields as: Bilingual Education or English Language Acquisition, Foreign Language, Mathematics, Reading Specialist, Science and Special Education. However, recipients can also work in state-wide or local high-need subject areas, which often provide a much broader list of subjects. You can see a complete list of state-by-state subject need areas here: www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ope/pol/tsa.doc.
TEACH grant applicants must work as a highly qualified teacher in a high-need subject at a low-income school as defined above for at least 4 years within the first 8 years after finishing college or grad school. Here are the other eligibility requirements to receive a TEACH grant:
- Must complete a FAFSA (though you do not have to demonstrate financial need)
- Must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen
- Must be enrolled in a school that participate in the TEACH program (which is most of them)
- Must be enrolled in coursework that is necessary to becoming a teach or building your knowledge in the field you want to teach
- Much sign a TEACH Grant Agreement to Serve (which just says that you understand the conditions of the program)
- Must meet certain academic achievement requirements, which usually means maintaining a minimum 3.25 GPA in High School or in your first year of college OR scoring above the 75th percentile on a college admissions test
It’s important to be sure that you want to be a teacher before taking the TEACH grant, because if you do not fulfill the service requirements of the grant or you decide you do not want to be a teacher, the TEACH grant will be converted into an Unsubsidized Stafford Loan- meaning you will have to repay the cost of the grant with interest. But if you are sure you want to teach and you are willing to spend a few years as a teacher in a high-need subject at a low-income school, the TEACH grant can be a great way get money for college without having financial need or extremely high test scores and grades. You can find out more about the TEACH grant by visiting: https://teach-ats.ed.gov/ats/index.action.
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Monday, December 7th, 2009
 Latinos and Latinas are American’s largest and fastest growing minority group. According to the US Census Bureau, Hispanics made up 15% of the total US population in 2008. Yet unfortunately Latino/as have the lowest high school completion rate and college attendance rate of any racial or ethnic group. Latino/a students face a number of barriers in their educational careers including language, social, cultural, citizenship and - perhaps most importantly - economic challenges. As a subcategory, Hispanic women additionally face their own unique social concerns and cultural challenges which affect their ability to attend college. Because of these institutional obstacles, however, numerous private, public and college-based scholarships have been created to help close the gap is Hispanic college attendance rates, many of which are designed specifically for Latinas. An abundance of college funding sources see the wisdom in helping to end the under-education of Latino/a youth - the fastest growing segment of the American workforce - and in working to increase female representation in college. Below are some of the most popular scholarship opportunities for Latino/as and Hispanic women.
In addition to the number of specific sources for Latino/a scholarships, you can find more opportunities at www.latinocollegedollars.org, a scholarship database solely for Hispanic students.
General Scholarships and Resources for Latino/a Students
The Hispanic Heritage Foundation is an organization that indentifies and supports young Latino/a leaders in the classroom and community. The Foundation has honored more over 1,500 students and awarded more than $3,000,000 in educational grants. The Foundation’s website also provides a list of many other scholarship opportunities available to Latino/a students.
www.hispanicheritage.org
The Hispanic College Fund is both a scholarship program and an organization designed to support Latino/a students on their path through school. Since 1993, HCF has given away $15 million in scholarships to over 5,000 Hispanic young people. Applicants must be a US citizens or a permanent resident residing in the 50 states or Puerto Rico, must have a minimum GPA of a 3.0, must plan to enroll as a full-time undergraduate student during the following year in the US.
www.hispanicfund.org
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides the Hispanic community more college scholarships and educational outreach support than any other organization in the country. In its 34 year history, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund has awarded close to $280 million in scholarships to more than 90,000 students in need. Two-thirds of these students were the first in their families to go to college.
www.hsf.net
The Gates Millennium Scholars program is funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and has sponsored over 13,000 students since its creations. Applicants must be African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander American, or Hispanic American, US citizens or legal permanent residents or nationals, have a minimum GPA of 3.3, will be enrolling for the first-time at a U.S. accredited college or university as a full-time, degree-seeking, first-year student in the following year, have demonstrated leadership abilities through participation in community service, extracurricular or other activities, and must meet the Federal Pell Grant eligibility criteria.
www.gmsp.org
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities represents over 450 colleges and universities which are committed to higher education for Hispanics. The organization also funds a number of program specific scholarship for students who attend one of its member schools. Scholarships amounts depend on field of study and the largest scholarship is over $3500.
www.hacu.net
The ASPIRA Association, Inc. provides information about a number of educational opportunities and scholarships for Puerto Ricans and other Hispanics.
www.aspira.org/manuals/scholarships
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Inc. offers scholarship opportunities to Latino students in the United States who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities and who demonstrate a desire to continue their civic engagement in the future. There is no GPA or academic major requirement. Students with excellent leadership potential are encouraged to apply. Scholarships are one-time awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The CHCI also provides extensive information about other scholarships, internships and fellowships for Latino/a youth.
www.chci.org
College Board’s National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program provides annual awards for outstanding Hispanic high school students who are U.S. citizens. Students must take the PSAT/NMSQT test in the fall of their high school junior year during which they must affirm their Hispanic heritage - this is the initial screening and the first opportunity for students to qualify for the program. Students who score well are then asked to complete an application form. Award is based on recommendations, SAT scores, extracurricular activities, community service, high school academic transcripts and records, and personal attributes.
www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about/scholarships.html
Cuban-American Scholarship Fund a scholarship program for undergraduate or graduate students of Cuban descent with a GPA of at least 3.0. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal residents of California. Maximum award amount is $2,000.
No website available.
Latin American Education Foundation has provided over $5 million in scholarships to Hispanic students or students involved in the Hispanic community. Applicants must be Colorado residents, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and commit 10-community service hours during year of funding.
www.laef.org
League of United Latin American Citizens: National Educational Service Centers, Inc. provides scholarships in variable amount to Latino/a students through their local branches.
www.lulac.org
McDonald’s Hispanic American Commitment to Education Resources (HACER) Program has awarded $1.3 million in scholarships to Hispanic high school graduates entering college.
www.rmhc.org
Jose Marti Scholarship Challenge Grant Fund provides undergraduate scholarships of $2,000. Applicant must be Hispanic, a resident of Florida, US Citizen, and have at least a 3.00 GPA.
www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org
The Sallie Mae Fund First in My Family Scholarship Program, developed in partnership with the Hispanic College Fund, offers scholarships to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college, and have financial need. The program is open to Hispanic Americans who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled as full-time undergraduate students at approved, accredited institutions who have a minimum GPA of 3.0 Scholarships range from $500 to $5,000.
www.thesalliemaefund.org
The Adelante Fund Scholarship Program sponsors several scholarship programs with amounts ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. Criteria vary by scholarship but most require a minimum 3.0 GPA, Hispanic heritage and either US citizenship or legal permanent resident status. See website for more information.
www.adelantefund.org
The Emerging Latino Leaders Scholarship Program is a national essay contest sponsored by the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and Best Buy Children’s Foundation. Two $10,000 and three $5,000 scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and community service.
www.lideres.nclr.org
The La Unidad Latina Foundation offers academic scholarships of $250 to $1,000 for Hispanic students enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program at a 4-year US college or university. Applicants must have completed one full-time year of undergraduate education or at least one full-time semester of graduate study and GPA between 2.8 and 3.6
www.lulfoundation.org
The Orange County Hispanic Education Endowment Fund provides more than 100 scholarships worth more than $150,000 to Orange County Hispanic students. Award amounts range from $500 to $4,000. Applicants must either be graduating from an OC high school or transferring from an OC community college. Minimum GPA requirements vary by scholarship program. All applicants must demonstrate financial need. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, community service and/or work history.
www.heef.org
The Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund offers the “Fulfilling Our Dreams” scholarships Salvadoran, Central American, and Latino high school seniors, college students and graduate or professional students who reside and study in California, Houston or Washington DC. The scholarships are open to all students regardless of immigration or citizenship status. Applicants must be majoring in health-related fields of study, theology, philosophy, cultural studies, environmental studies or social justice. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. Award amounts range from $500 to $2,500 (some may be renewable). A minimum 2.5 GPA is required; some awards require at least a 3.0 GPA. Scholarship recipients are expected to participate in community service and/or mentorship of high school students.
www.salef.org
Scholarships for Latino/as in Certain Fields
The Smithsonian Institution offers the Latino Studies Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowships to facilitate research related to Latino history, art and culture using Smithsonian resources. The predoctoral fellowships provide a stipend of $27,000 per year plus allowances. The postdoctoral fellowships offer a stipend of $42,000 per year plus allowances. There is also a research allowance of up to $4,000.
www.si.edu/ofg
The Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement provides the ComEd Latino Scholarship Fund which awards five $2,500 scholarships to Illinois residents who have a 3.0 or higher GPA. Eligible majors include accounting, business, chemistry, communications, computer science, engineering, pre-law, mathematics, media relations and physics. Recipients are selected on the basis of academic excellence and community service.
www.hace-usa.org
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists offers several scholarships through the Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund program. These scholarships are designed to encourage and assist Latino students pursue careers in journalism. Awards from $1,000 to $2,000. The NAHJ also provides information about a number of other scholarships available to Hispanic students interested in journalism.
www.nahj.org
The Advancing Hispanic Excellence in Technology, Engineering, Math, and Science (AHETEMS) Scholarship Program provides merit-based and need-based scholarships, in the amount of $1,000 - $5,000, to deserving Latino/a high school graduating seniors, undergraduate students, and graduate students who demonstrate both significant motivation and aptitude for a career in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.
www.ahetems.org
National Society of Hispanic MBAs provides scholarships for Hispanic business majors and Master of Business Administration graduate students of between $2,500 and $10,000. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited undergraduate institution, with some exceptions.
www.nshmba.org
National Association of Hispanic Nurses provides 27 Hispanic students entering or enrolled in an accredited school of nursing scholarships in the amount of $1,000. The NAHN also provides information about a number of other scholarships for Hispanic students.
www.thehispanicnurses.org
The Costco Pharmacy Scholars Program offers funds to students who are pursuing a degree in Pharmacy who have completed one-year of pharmacy school or are in their second year into their pharmacy education. Students who are chosen for the Pharmacy Scholars Program are required to work at a Costco Pharmacy store for at least one year and are awarded between $500 and $9,500. Applicants must be of Hispanic background, pursing a degree in Pharmacy, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the United States or Puerto Rico, be studying full-time as an undergraduate at an accredited university in the United States or Puerto Rico, have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need.
www.costcoscholarshipfund.org
The Google Hispanic Scholarship Program offers funds to students studying computer science or computer engineering who are juniors or seniors in college or pursuing a Master’s or PhD. Selected scholars will be invited to an all-expenses paid trip to the Google Headquarters in California. Must be Hispanic or of Hispanic background, a U.S. citizen or permanent resident residing in the US, studying full-time in the US or Puerto Rico, and have at least a 3.5 GPA.
See Hispanic Scholarship Fund for more details.
World Studio.org is a non-profit, international arts organization that promotes the work and education of minority and disadvantaged students in the fields of graphic arts, painting, furniture design, new media, photography, and other art forms. Awards range from $2,000 to $6,000.
www.scholarships.worldstudioinc.com
Scholarships for Hispanic Women
While tradition and social conditions have sometimes limited the opportunities available to women in the past, today this struggle may prove to be an advantage when it comes to getting scholarship money. In fact, minority women, especially those with a passion for math, science or computers, have more leverage power for earning scholarship money than almost any other group! Here are just a few scholarships for Latinas.
Hispanic Women in Leadership awards scholarships to graduating seniors based on academic performance, leadership, and economic need. Applicants must be enrolled in a college or university in Texas, ranked in the upper 1/4 of her class, and submit several supporting documents such as letters of recommendation and essays.
www.hwil.org
The AT&T Labs Fellowship Program offers three-year fellowships to outstanding under-represented minority and women students pursuing PhD studies in computing and communications-related fields. In addition to one-on-one mentoring, the fellowship pays all education expenses as well as a living stipend. Each recipient participates in a summer internship the first summer in the program, working in a research team at AT&T Labs Research. Applicant must be a US citizen or permanent resident, female or member of a minority underrepresented in science fields (Hispanic, African-American, or Native American)senior graduating in the current academic year or in their first or second year of grad school, currently enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a graduate school program leading to a PhD, and major field must be in computer science, math, statistics, electrical engineering, operations research, systems engineering, industrial engineering, or related fields.
www.research.att.com
The Hispanic Women’s Corporation Scholarship Program provides not only tuition support, but advice, encouragement, peer contact with the colleges, role models, an alumni base and success stories to motivate students. Monetary awards are based on grade point average, need, interest, volunteerism and dedication. Awards have ranged from $300 to $10,000 annually. HWC awards over 50 scholarships annually and students are presented at the annual HWC Scholarship Benefit Luncheon. HWC also provides information about additional sites for scholarship availability with descriptions and deadlines.
www.hispanicwomensconference.org
The Latin American Professional Women’s Foundation provides scholarship money to young women who can be considered “role models” for young Latinas. Award amount is $500.
No website available.
Project Cambio offers a scholarship to Hispanic women pursuing studies in a business-related program. The applicant must be planning a career change that will lead to advancement, a new proficiency or entry or re-entry into the work force. Applicants should have been out of high school at least 5 years.
No website available.
Society of Women Engineers Rockwell International Corp. Scholarships is for female minority students studying computer science or engineering who are attending or planning to attend an institution that is SWE approved or has an Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology program. Awards are based on academic achievement and leadership experience or potential. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $10,000.
www.swe.org
Young Latinas Leadership Institute is a program of 100 Hispanic Women, a nonprofit, nonpartisan women’s organization with members from a wide range of industries and interests. The Institute provides students with annual scholarships of $1,000, leadership seminars, mentors, and internships. Five Latinas are selected every year. Applicants must be college freshmen at one of the City University of New York college campuses
www.100hispanicwomen.org
The Chicana/Latina Foundation Scholarship Fund assists Latina students to complete their undergraduate and graduate education. The scholarships are available on a competitive basis to continuing undergraduate and graduate female college students of Latino background. Applicants must be enrolled in accredited colleges or universities in one of the following Bay Area counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marina, Monterey, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, or Sonoma. In addition, applicants must be residents of the Bay area for at least two years at time of application, and must have demonstrated leadership and civic/community involvement. Awards are for $1,500. Recipients must agree to volunteer a minimum of five hours in support of the Chicana/Latina Foundation.
www.chicanalatina.org
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Thursday, November 19th, 2009
Many students believe that they won’t be eligible for scholarships unless they’re the valedictorian or a star athlete or got a perfect score on their SAT. What these students don’t realize is that today there are scholarships for almost any skill or unique quality you can think of. You no longer have to break the state track record or win a national science fair to get money for college. Now you can earn scholarship money simply for having an unusual hobby or distinctive trait, for anything from knitting to being left-handed and from duck-calling to being interested in space and science fiction! Take a look at these weird, interesting, and fun scholarships we found and remember that applying for scholarships, just like the whole college admissions process, isn’t about being the world’s most perfect student but about highlighting your personal strengths and abilities.
Scholarships just for being you:
Tall Clubs International (TCI) Scholarship
This scholarship is for those who have always been asked to get things down from the top shelf. Tall Clubs International (TCI) offers a $1,000 scholarship for tall people, the Kae Sumner Einfeldt Scholarship. Women who are at least 5’10” and men who are at least 6’2” are eligible. Candidates must be under 21 years old and plan to attend college in the fall.
Little People of America Scholarship
By contrast, The Little People of America scholarship is an award given to future and current students who are 4′10″ or less in height attending a college or vocational school. Prizes range from $250 to $1,000—sometimes more. Although one does not have to be a little person to apply, the greatest preference is given to LPA members who have been diagnosed with a form of dwarfism. Students with dwarf-diagnosed family members and those who demonstrate financial need are also given preference.
Scholarship for Left-Handed Students
For those in the company of greats like Albert Einstein, Picasso, and Jimmi Hendrix, Juniata College offers the Frederick and Mary F. Beckley Scholarship of up to $1,000 for left-handed students.
Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship
Do you delight in finding new ways to cook tofu? Do your parents roll their eyes at your “meat is murder” bumper sticker? If so, you might be eligible for the Vegetarian Resource Group Scholarship. High school seniors who promote vegetarianism in their schools and communities are eligible to win one of the group’s two $5,000 scholarships.
National Beef Ambassador Program
For those fonder of big macs than veggie burgers, a few lucky award winners will get the chance to represent the beef industry, and will receive a college scholarship. The National Beef Ambassador Program (NBAP) is a speech and interview competition for students between the ages of 16 to 19. Winners can earn between $250 and $2,500.
Twins Who Don’t Mind Seeing Each other for 4 More Years
Several schools offer scholarships for twins: Morris Brown College in Atlanta, Georgia, waives tuition for one twin when both enroll, Lake Erie College in Painsville, Ohio, offers half-off tuition for each twin, Wilson College in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, has 45% discounts available on tuition for female twins only, Carl Albert State College in Oklahoma offers the Paula Nieto Twin Scholarship, George Washington University in Washington, DC gives a 50% discount for the second sibling, Randolph-Macon Women’s College in Lynchburg, VA gives a 15% discount, Sterling College in Kansas offers a 50% discount for each twin, and West Chester University of Pennsylvania offers the Bonnie Evans Feinberg Scholarship for twins.
Last Name Scholarships
A number of schools offer scholarships for students with particular last names. The Zolp Scholarship is restricted to students at Loyola University in Chicago who are Catholic and whose last name is Zolp. The good news is, the scholarship provides full tuition for four years; the bad news is, have you ever heard of anyone named Zolp? Texas A&M University pays full cost of attendance at for anyone whose last name is Scarpinato by birth or marriage. The John Gatling Grant provides scholarships for students who were born with a surname of Gatling or Gatlin to attend NC State University. The scholarship provides up to $9,000 for in-state students and $18,000 for out-of-state students. The Van Valkenburg Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to students with the Van Valkenburg name or a similar variation . Even Harvard University has several scholarships based on the student’s last name, including Baxendale, Hudson, Thayer, Downer, Bright.
Money for that unique hobby you never thought would pay off:
Chick and Sophie Major Memorial Duck Calling Contest
Students who can quack their hearts out for 90 seconds using four calls: hail, feed, comeback and mating and can win big ducks, I mean, bucks for higher education (we couldn’t resist a least one bad pun). Seriously though, The Duck Calling Contest awards $1,500 to the best duck-calling high school student. The first runner-up receives $500, the second $300 and the third $200 in scholarship money.
Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship
Now how to land a kickflip? Could you do Ollies in your sleep? The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship awards one $5,000 and three $1,000 scholarships to skateboarders who are high school seniors with a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale and submit an essay on how skateboarding has had a positive impact on their lives. Recipients must enroll as a full-time undergraduate at an accredited college or university the fall after high school graduation.
Writers and Illustrators of the Future Contest
In our first scholarship for sci-fi enthusiasts, student authors and artists can submit science fiction stories and/or illustrations to be considered for this award of up to $4,000. An entry consists of three black and white works illustrating a science fiction or fantasy story with no recurring theme. Entries may not have been previously published. Should the artist win the Illustrators Contest with their first entry, he is then sent a story from the companion L. Ron Hubbard Writers of The Future Contest for which to render an illustration. This illustration then becomes his or her entry in the yearly Grand Prize competition. Three winners are selected each quarter and are awarded $500 each; the yearly Grand Prize winner is awarded $4000.
American Welding Society Scholarships
Student welders familiar with trade skills such as allied joining, brazing, soldering and thermal spraying are eligible for this scholarship. The American Welding Society Foundation offers numerous scholarships to students interested in welding-related education or training programs. Award sizes depend on the scholarship.
SPAACSE Scholarships
The Society of Performers, Artists, Athletes and Celebrities for Space Exploration, Inc. (SPAACSE) offers two $1,000 scholarships: The SPAACSE Galaxy Music Scholarship for graduating high school seniors who are pursuing an interest in space music as a means of expressing the beauty and inspiration of the universe and The SPAACSE Liliane Webb Art Scholarship for graduating high school seniors who have an interest in space art.. The music submission must be recorded on either a cassette or CD and should be 4-6 minutes in length.
Candidates for the art scholarship must provide an original two-dimensional space artwork to be considered for this award. Candidates must also include a 1-2 page description of prior artistic and other school activities and awards.
Knitting
If you know the different between a knit stitch and a purl stitch and your friends make fun of you for having a grandma-hobby, you may be able to get scholarships. The American Sheep Industry Association sponsors four scholarships for applicants who submit a sample of an article of clothing they created completely with wool. Philadelphia University also offers the Bernard Steur Scholarship for textile engineering students with an interest in knitting. Also, The National Make It Yourself with Wool (NMIYWW) competition awards $2,000 and $1,000 scholarships for knitting wool garments. Winners are selected based on the appropriateness to the contestant’s lifestyle, coordination of fabric/yarn with garment style and design, contestant’s presentation, and creativity.
David Letterman Telecommunications Scholarship
Because David Letterman was a C student at Ball State University, he established a scholarship at his alma mater that is awarded to telecommunications majors based strictly on the creativity of a submitted project, rather than a student’s GPA. The awards are intended for average students who nevertheless have a creative mind. Projects may involve a variety of media, including written work, research, audio, video, graphics and film. The winner receives a $10,000 scholarship. The first runner-up receives $5,000. The second runner-up receives $3,333.
Aspiring Children’s Television Stars
Similarly, The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awards three $10,000 scholarships annually in the name of the late Fred Rogers (yes, Mr. “It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood” Rogers) to college students pursuing a career in children’s media.
Rodeo
At last those lasso skills can rope you some money. Institutional awards, like Colorado State University’s rodeo scholarships, are usually reserved for students on the school’s rodeo team. Private awards, like the San Angelo Rodeo Scholarship, give students more flexibility in their college choice, but often have other requirements, like county of residence.
Puppetry
The Connecticut Guild of Puppetry offers the Margo Rose Scholarship for students involved in puppetry who wish to attend the National Puppetry Conference. The American chapter of the theatre organization Union Internationale de la Marionette, offers scholarships for students with experience in puppetry to study at the Institut Internationale de la Marionnette in Charleville-Mezieres, France. Since puppetry degree programs are rare, most scholarships in this field are for private programs or for puppetry studies within a theatre arts department. Pinocchio would be proud.
Chess
Chess stars could turn their winning moves into money for college. Several colleges, including Texas Tech University, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and the University of Texas at Dallas, offer promising chess players up to four-year, full-tuition scholarships. The United States Chess Federation provides information on chess tournaments and available chess scholarships, both college and privately-sponsored. Casual chess players, be warned, these scholarship programs are often very competitive.
Rugby
Rugby may not be an official sport at most U.S. universities, but it can still help pay your college costs. Rugby scholarships are offered at New Mexico University, Texas A&M University, Saint Bonaventure University and many other colleges. Playing rugby can also send you abroad. The Center for International Studies offers a rugby study abroad program for students to study for one or two semesters in Wellington, New Zealand and play in a local rugby club. A $500 scholarship is available to make this program more affordable. Check with USA Rugby for more rugby scholarships.
United States Bowling Congress (USBA) Scholarships
Yes, bowling congress. And each season, bowling associations, councils, tournaments and proprietors offer over $6 million in scholarship money. Some of these programs include the Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow Award for $1,500 per year for three years, the Annual Zeb Scholarship for $2,500, the Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow for $1,500 per year for three years, the Youth Ambassador Award for $1,500, and the Gift for Life Award for $1,000.
Bagpipe Majors at Carnegie Mellon
One of the least competitive scholarships in the U.S.—it’s not unusual for there to be zero applicants—is the Carnegie Mellon University Bagpipe Scholarship. It offers $7,000 per year to a student who intends to major in bagpiping. You even get a kilt subsidy.
Just plain unusual scholarships:
Duck® brand duct tape Stuck at Prom® Contest
The Duck Brand Duct Tape Stuck on Prom Contest is open to students ages 14 years or older who are attending a high school prom in the spring. Entrants must enter as a couple and attend a high school prom wearing complete attire or accessories made from duct tape. The submission must include a color photograph of the couple together in prom attire. The winning couple gets $3,000 each towards college and some cash for their school to boot. Other prizes include $1,000 for second place, $500 for third, and Duck Tape sportswear for honorable mentions. The winning couple will be selected based on a variety of criteria, including originality, workmanship, quantity of Duck Tape used, use of colors, and creative use of accessories.
Scholar Athlete Milk Mustache of the Year (SAMMY) Award
If you demonstrate excellence in academics, athletic performance, leadership and community service, and like to sport a milk mustache, this is the scholarship for you. Candidates must also be a resident of one of the 48 contiguous states or the District of Columbia. Each of 25 winners receives $7,500 in scholarship money, a designated place in the Disney Wide World of Sports Complex and a role in a USA Today Milk Mustache special.
Students for Organ Donation Youth Leadership Award
Candidates of this awardmust have made a commitment to raising awareness of organ donation and transplantation. Selection is based on effectiveness, leadership, creativity and sustainability of efforts. Applications may be based either on a report of previous events that have successfully raised organ donation awareness, or a detailed and realistic plan to raise donor awareness. One or two $500 to $1,000 scholarships will be awarded.
Evans Scholars Foundation Scholarship
Where would golfers be without their caddies? Not very far. For all of their help, caddies are finally being rewarded by the Evans Scholars Foundation. Each year, the Western Golf Association awards scholarships to more than 200 student caddies. Scholarship winners are required to reside in the scholarship house at each participation college. They must also demonstrate academic merit, financial need, exceptional character and, of course, a great caddie record.
Klingon Language Institute Award
Don’t worry, you don’t need to be a Klingon-loving Trekky to apply. The Klingon Language Institute (KLI) awards this $500 scholarship award to one graduate or undergraduate student each year. The scholarship was created to encourage the study of and achievement in the area of language. Applicants must be nominated by a school department and must demonstrate academic merit. Submissions should include the nomination letter, two recommendation letters, a resume and a statement of future intent.
The National Candy Technologists Scholarship
The American Association of Candy Technologists (AACT) awards a $5,000 scholarship to sophomore, junior and senior students who demonstrate an interest in confectionary technology. The award is paid in two $2,500 installments to winners who attend an accredited four-year college or university. Applicants must earn a 3.0 GPA and be majoring in food science, chemical science, biological science or a related field, and, of course, be a bit of a chocoholic.
National Marbles Tournament Scholarship
This isn’t your friendly game of marbles—this game is for keeps for the eight to fourteen-year-old players who compete. The King and Queen of Marbles (yes, that’s what they call the winners) will each receive $2,000, and, to calm things down a bit, a sportsmanship award of $1,000 will also be granted. The eight pages of rules, albeit in large child-like print, will show you just how serious these competitors are.
The Spirit of the Hiram College Hal Reichle Scholarship
Here is some chicken soup for the college student soul. This scholarship is administered by the Secret Society of Serendipitous Service to Hal, otherwise known as SSSSH. Hal Reichle had a history of secretly surprising people with sweet gifts. He was a modern-day Santa Clause and SSSSH is convinced that Hiram College has more of them. It’s about time being nice got you some cash!
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Monday, November 16th, 2009
In the last year, many families have decided that they would allow allow their children to apply to in-state state schools. As I have often said, this needlessly limits options, because many private schools offer scholarships that bring their net-cost in line with that of a state school, despite the fact that their sticker price is much higher. In addition to researching merit scholarships, students in some states have the option of taking place in a regional state program. In these programs, if a major is not offered in the student’s home state, but is offered at a state school in another state within the program, the student can attend for a reduced rate. The tuition depends on the program but typically ranges from in-state tuition to 1.5 times in state tuition. Here is a summary of the different regional state programs available in the United States.
New England Board of Higher Education Regional States Program
If a major isn’t offered in your home state, but is offered at a school in another state, you are eligible for reduced tuition. Typically it is 1.5 times in-state tuition. One thing to watch out for is if you change your major to a major that is not offered in the program, you need to pay back the difference in tuition. You can check the various majors that are available on the website, www.nebhe.org. The only schools that participate are state schools. They offer Associates and Bachelors degrees through the program.
Participating States: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
Southern Regional Education Board Academic Common Market
This is the most generous of the programs, as participants pay in-state tuition at participating institutions. Also, if you end up changing your major, the tuition change will be effective for the semester when you make the change, but you might not need to pay back retro-active tuition savings. To learn about the schools and majors available through this program visit, www.sreb.org.
Participating States: Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware,Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia.
Note: Florida, North Carolina, and Texas only participate for graduate programs.
Midwest Student Exchange Program
The Midwest Student Exchange Program operates on the same premise as the other programs, that is if a major is not offered at one of your in-state state schools you qualify for a reduced tuition at another participating state school. Unlike the other programs, the MSEP includes some private schools as well. Students qualify for 1.5 times in-state tuition at the state schools and for a 10% tuition reduction at participating private schools. Learn more about the program at www.mhec.org.
Participating States: Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Wisconsin
Western Undergraduate Exchange
This program consists of state schools, and like the other programs if a major is not offered at one of the state schools in your home state, but is offered at another participating institution, you are eligible for reduced the tuition. The tuition in this program is 1.5 times in-state tuition. Learn more about the program at www.wue.wiche.edu.
Participating States: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming.
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Thursday, October 15th, 2009
Choosing the Right College
Now that summer has officially ended we are in the midst of many of the annual rites of fall: changing colors of the leaves; college football; and college applications. For many, the debate rages over whether or not they should apply Early Decision. Todd Johnson tells you what you need to think about before applying early decision to a college in his post Is Early Decision Right For You? at College Admissions Counseling. Another hotly debated issue is that of college rankings. Admissions expert Brady Norvall shares his perspective on whether you should consider us college rankings when choosing a college in his post Ranking the US College Rankings posted at myUsearch blog. Also, as students stare at their college applications they are often faced with the question of “What do you want to do after college?” Nissim Ziv presents What Career is Right For Me? Finding the Right Career Path posted at Job Interview Guide. Just as there are many new career paths, there are also many new majors available at universities. Saying, “Some of the hottest new college majors need some decoding — learn what subjects like sustainability and health informatics are all about,” Dawn Papandrea does just that in Decoding Emerging College Majors posted at CollegeSurfing Insider. Deidre Laverriere presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Directories posted at Online University Rankings.
Dickon Ervin presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes for Teachers posted at Masters in Health Education.
Wikholm Nelida presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes About Science posted at masters in health science.
Susie Cortez presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes About Criminal Justice posted at Online Masters in Criminal Justice.
Nancee Dietrick presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes about Career Management posted at Masters of Nursing.
Lisa Taylor presents 100 Best iPhone Apps for Academic Types posted at Accredited Online Degrees.
Shannon Wills presents 100 iPhone Apps to Seriously Boost Your Brainpower posted at Online Bible Colleges.
Chris presents Distance Learning Colleges and Universities posted at MJJ Party, saying, “Distance learning colleges and universities offer unique solutions to unique situations, and may be worth looking into for many.”
Ulysses Erwin presents How to Choose the Best Medical Billing School for You? posted at online medical billing courses.
JoeDale presents Accelerated College Degrees Online posted at Online Accelerated Degree Colleges, saying, “Are you interested in Accelerated College Degree Programs that allow you to earn an accredited degree at an accelerated pace? Compare universities offering accelerated classes and programs now.”
JoeDale presents Top Christian Universities | Online Christian Colleges and Universities - Christian Counseling Degree posted at Online Christian Colleges and Universities - Christian Counseling Degree, saying, “Christian Colleges and Universities finds, reviews, and discusses accredited universities offering accredited Christian Universities offering degrees online.”
Sandra Lopez presents 100 Educational Twitter Feeds for Med Students posted at RN Central.
College Life
While most students are focused on what they hope to do in the new semester, Brett J Callahan presents Five Back-to-School Do NOT’s posted at 2East: The College Living Blog. Also, back on campus many students are feeling a financial pinch and might be tempted to look for credit cards. For these students, Jim presents Best Student Credit Cards posted at Blueprint for Financial Prosperity. In order to save money, many students are considering moving off campus. Across the country, many new students are just tussling with their first college exams and term papers. Don’t worry freshman,Carolyn Friedman gives you useful web tools that will help you earn the grades your parent’s will be proud of while you are secretly having the time of your life as a freshman at 75 + Useful Web Tools for Your First Year of College posted at Online Christian Colleges, Tom Tessin gives tips you can use if you’re looking to find an apartment around the college campus in Apartments for College Students ? Finding One posted at FCC Student Blog. With the recession, many non-traditional students are heading back to school as well. Read about going back to school at age 40 when softmelon presents Back to School posted at The Den of Psychosis. Here are some other resources:
Linda Jones presents 100 Educational, Entertaining Twitter Feeds Everyone Should Read posted at AccreditedOnlineColleges.org.
Carol Brown presents 100 Awesome Bookhacks for Students & Bibilophiles posted at online classes.org.
Anne Simone presents 100 Best Blogs for Econ Students posted at Online Universities Weblog.
Gene Desrosiers presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes about Healthcare Policy posted at Masters in Health Administration.
Mayra Forbes presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes About Statistics posted at Masters in Health Informatics.
Ayomide Astley presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes About Nutrition posted at Online Masters in Health.
Financial Aid
Need-based financial aid deadlines are just around the corner, but there is no time like the present to start researching scholarships. Chris presents All About the Tylenol Scholarship posted at MJJ Party. One of the keys to financing a college education is to start saving early. Patrick @ Cash Money Life presents Open New Ohio 529 Account to Get $200 in Bonuses posted at Cash Money Life, saying, “The Ohio 529 College Savings Plan, CollegeAdvantage, is offering a generous sign up bonus for new accounts. You can easily earn a couple hundred dollars to go toward your college savings.”
Getting Admitted
To ED or not to ED, that is the question. Mark Montgomery tackles this question in his post Early Decision or Regular Decision in College Admission–Which is Better? posted at Great College Advice, saying, “Students and parents are often confused about whether to use early decision as a strategy for admission. This post clears up that confusion.” There is a lot of talk about the growing gender gap at America’s college campuses. Andrew Syrios tackles this issue in Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics: The Female-Male College Gap | SwiftEconomics.com posted at SwiftEconomics.com.
Susan White presents 100 Incredible, Cutting-Edge Lectures for Medical Professionals posted at RN Central.
Alex Filley presents Top 10 Free Open Courseware Classes About Health Care posted at Masters in Health Care.
Stacie Young presents 100 Best Blogs for Your Liberal Arts Education posted at Online Schools.
Linda Jones presents 100 Awesome iTunes Feeds for Every Kind of Teacher posted at AccreditedOnlineColleges.org.
Graduate Schools
Unfortunately, not every application has a happy ending. Adam Markus presents A Happy Story of HBS Rejection posted at Adam Markus: Graduate Admissions Guru, saying, “A MBA admissions consultant reflects on The Snowball by Alice Schroeder”
Kawi presents Nazi Pogroms at University of Kassel, Germany posted at Neo-Nazi Global Labour University (GLU), Germany, saying, “There have been rape attempts on international students at Kassel University, Germany; yet the government of Germany has never wanted to take notice of these ongoing complaints. Hence, students have been warned against applying there.”
Sidney Phipps presents Top 10 Free Resources for Digital Learners posted at Online University Reviews.
Akilah Honanie presents How to Choose the Forensic Science Degree for You posted at Best forensic science schools.
Jess Viengxay presents 7 Excellent Career Tips for Criminal Justice Professionals posted at Best masters in healthcare.
Farias Andrew presents 7 Excellent Career Tips for Work-at-Home Moms posted at Best ultrasound schools.
Watches Jacob presents How to Choose the Best MHA Degree Program for You? posted at online MHA degree.
Edwin Campton presents How to Choose the Best Online University for You? posted at Best online university reviews.
Lara Bailey presents How to Choose the Best Medical Coding Program for You posted at online medical billing careers.
Shanon Hofmann presents 7 Excellent Twitter Tools for Lawyers posted at Best masters in criminal justice.
Other Cool Stuff
Candice Arnold presents AIESEC Internships Foster Understanding and Improve Students’ Marketability : CollegeRecruiter.com Insights by Internship Experts Blog posted at CollegeRecruiter.com. Lynn Mattoon presents Gearing Up for the Careers of Tomorrow posted at My College Admissions Blog - MyCollegeCalendar.org, saying, “Today’s college students may be preparing for jobs that don’t exist yet!”
Kathy Wilson presents 100 Best Blogs for Photography Students posted at online classes.org.
Diane Steward presents 25 Excellent “Dot Gov” Tools to Research Any Online School posted at Online University Data, saying, “From search tools to financial aid resources and more, these 25 Web resources from the government will help you in your quest to earn any degree.”
Kathy Wilson presents 10 U.S. Presidents Who Got Their Start in Teaching posted at Online Schools.
OnlineCollege presents The Top 100 Colleges on Twitter posted at Universities and Colleges.
Jacqueline Gharibian presents Top 10 Education Apps|iPhone Application for Students posted at Ipod Instructions-Ipod 101.
Rose King presents 100 Free Tools to Tutor Yourself in Anything posted at online classes.org.
Hannah DeMilta presents Thinking in A Foreign Language | Al Jamiat Magazine posted at Al Jamiat Magazine.
Mai Melvin presents 7 Excellent Twitter Tools for Nurses posted at Masters in nursing.
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