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PRINCETON: 101 Fund helps PHS grads pay for college Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 5:25PMPrinceton High School graduate Yoanna Pumpalova found herself in the midst of a financial predicament when, halfway through her studies at Barnard, her father lost his job.
Fastweb and DoSomething.org Partner to Provide Scholarship Opportunities for Cause-Conscious Teens Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 8:14AMMAYNARD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Fastweb and DoSomething.org share content to increase activism among students and showcase scholarship opportunities for those involved in volunteering
Snapshots: Dedicated volunteer Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:31AMJon Rango (left), director of the Oroville Boys & Girls Club, accompanied Iris Romero (center) to the Oroville Optimist Club's event June 23 at Cornucopia restaurant, where they honored excellent youth volunteers in Oroville.
Report: Colleges should educate students on private loans Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 2:09AMErica Perez Harrison Keely/Flickr A new report has found that millions of students every year miss out on federal student loans and sign up for much riskier private loans instead – an option that usually brings higher interest rates and fewer safeguards for borrowers. Oakland-based advocacy group the Institute for College Access & Success says in the report [PDF] that many colleges could do ...
Grant helps students attend Daytona State Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 1:23AMHundreds of students from area middle and high schools will be able to attend college because of a five-year $1.5 million Department of Education Talent Search Program grant.
Pursuing scholarships is worth the college savings Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 11:06PMWhen it comes to snagging college scholarship money, Connor Quinn gets a solid "A" for effort.
California Bill Makes Illegal Immigrants Eligible For Financial Aid Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:57PMThe California state Senate approved Thursday a bill that would allow college students who entered the United States illegally to receive limited financial aid, the Associated Press reports.
Juco athletics taking a hit Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:30AMEconomic woes and education belt-tightening have forced dozens of two-year colleges to cut or suspend teams and even entire athletic programs in the past couple of years. "It is really hard," said Chelsea Collins, a recent graduate of Woodville (Ala.) High School. "It's my big wake-up call to realize what's going on in the world and how the economy is."
California bill would allow illegal immigrants to get college aid Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 10:00AMGov. Jerry Brown will get his chance to let college students who entered the country illegally receive limited financial aid, under a bill approved by the state Senate. The Senate passed AB130 Thursday on a 26-11 vote.
SPECIAL: Why Nilekanis donated Rs 50 crore to IIHS Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:19AMNandan Nilekani and his wife Rohini donated Rs 50 crroe to the Indian Institute for Human Settlements, which plans to transform hordes into urban practitioners and may save our cities by doing so.
Kenyon raises $240 million, tapping more alumni Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:39AMKenyon College officials announced yesterday that the private liberal arts school in Knox County raised more than $240 million in a six-year capital campaign.
Undocumented students arrested during protest Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 12:52PMIllegal immigrants are arrested on Tuesday for blocking traffic and disobedying police orders during a protest at San Bernardino Valley College. (Herald News photo by Alejandro Cano)
Nigeria: How Orphan Got N34 Million Scholarship From American University Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 4:34AMWhen Abel Phillip, an indigene of Kogi State and an undergraduate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States lost his father while only in primary four, he gave up on his dream of a sound education. But he was rescued by his brilliant academic track record and offered a partial scholarship by his school's headmaster.
200,000th Student Enrolls in Tuition Rewards® Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:24AMMore than 200,000 students now participate in Tuition Rewards, the nation's largest private college savings program. Reward points earned with the financial partners of SAGE Scholars can be redeemed for discounts on tuition at 275+ participating private colleges and universities in 45 states.Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) July 14, 2011 Jason King, a high school junior from Glenville, NY, recently ...
Miami Dade College accreditation threatened Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:30PMAn alleged shortfall in full-time faculty could jeopardize Miami Dade College students’ federal financial aid.
Miami Dade College gets accreditation warning; first sign of jeopardy for all Florida colleges? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:40PMMiami Dade College, the largest public college in the country, has been warned it could lose its accreditation because it does not have enough full-time faculty.
AR College Students Can Get Credit for Work Experience Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 2:18PMBeginning this fall, students at Arkansas' two-year colleges will be able to get a jumpstart completing their college degree by converting some of their prior learning experiences into college credit.
Sierra Nevada College $50,000 Millennium Plus Scholars Award available Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:33PMINCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — The Sierra Nevada College Millennium Plus Scholars Award is a $50,000 scholarship (four years at $12,500) earmarked for the approximately 8,000 graduating high school seniors (Spring 2011) who will be eligible for the Guinn Millennium Scholarships.
Miami Dade College gets accreditation warning; first sign of jeopardy for all colleges? Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:13PMMiami Dade College, the largest public college in the country, has been warned it could lose its accreditation because it does not have enough full-time faculty.
MVCC to begin Weekend College program Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:05AMUTICA, July 13, 2011 -- Busy adults already juggling their work schedules with family and personal obligations may be hesitant to add earning a college degree to the mix, but MVCC is making it easier to do just that.
UD tuition hike highest in five years Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:54AMNEWARK -- In-state University of Delaware students this fall will see the largest dollar increase in tuition and fees in the past five years.
Tuition increases likely to lead to fewer students going to college Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:14AMState-provided financial aid to New Mexico college students has not kept up with recession-driven tuition increases, a report from the Legislative Finance Committee concludes, a trend that could lead to fewer New Mexicans attempting higher education.
The fast route to degree in allied health sciences Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 1:08AMWednesday, July 13th, 2011 13:36:00 With a vast array of tertiary education options being offered nowadays, it is not surprising that many school leavers find themselves in a dilemma. To make the right choice, you first need to have a clear understanding of your real interests. To really discover that may take months or require you to expose yourself to a new environment. MAHSA Foundation in ...
California State University tuition jumps 12% Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 8:58PMAnthony Gallino found out Tuesday that he will have to earn a paycheck this fall in addition to attending Sonoma State University.
AIM high: GCC College prep program fosters success Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 12:19PMProgram helps students: Project AIM Summer Success Program was held from June 6 to June 20. The two-week program provided refresher courses for the participants in English and math to prepare them for the placement tests they will face before college starts.
Pinnacle Career Institute Donates $10,000 to Imagine America Foundation’s 21st Century Workforce Fund Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 3:12AMPinnacle Career Institute has donated $10,000 to aid the goals and mission of Imagine America Foundation's 21st Century Workforce Fund. (PRWeb July 12, 2011) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/7/prweb8635183.htm
Deerfield and Lincolnshire calendar - July 12 Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 2:18AMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; or e-mail it to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
State’s two-year schools cutting sports programs Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:35PMEconomic woes and education belt-tightening have forced dozens of two-year colleges to cut or suspend teams and even entire athletic programs in the past couple of years.
Donor funds ‘game changer’ for NIU students Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 11:09PMDeKALB – If it weren’t for private gifts, Northern Illinois University graduate Michele Johnson’s dreams of becoming a physician’s assistant would likely have dissolved.
Junior colleges cut teams to save cash Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 4:01PMMONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Economic woes and education belt-tightening have forced dozens of two-year colleges to cut or suspend teams and even entire athletic programs in the past couple of years.
IRSC update: Register now for fall semester at IRSC Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 2:36PMWith quality, convenience and affordability, Indian River State College serves more than 34,000 Research Coast residents annually. IRSC offers more than 150 programs, including associate in arts degrees for university transfer, associate in science degrees providing career preparation after two years of study and bachelor's degree programs in growing career areas. The College's bachelor's degree ...
4 Overlooked Ways to Pay for College Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 11:53AMPaying for college is rarely easy. Ideally, it's a longterm process of building and using a collection of savings, institutional aid, free money, and--if necessary--loans. [Discover more ways to accumulate ...
5 Reasons Why Scholarships Are Essential Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:19AMStudents can't afford not to apply for college aid. Here's why.
New law will affect college options Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 9:07AMWhile a provision of the new immigration bill won’t directly impact Purdue admissions, some say it will affect and is already affecting some area residents.
University president makes a life of turning challenges into assets Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:04PMASU President Freeman will award a unique full scholarship to an incoming freshman.
International Institute for Restorative Practices Graduate School earns accreditation Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 3:27AMTed Wachtel’s not sure he still would have tried to create a graduate school had he known it would take 11 years. “On (June 23), we essentially became a school,” Wachtel said.
J'can students land record scholarships Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 2:17AMTHE first thing that strikes you in a discussion with Chazelle Rhoden and Pheona Williams is just how intelligent they are. You next notice that their eyes sparkle and their voices become excited when the conversation moves to mixing academics with extra-curricular activities.
Whites among recipients of scholarship for victims of Massive Resistance Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:00PMSince Virginia began awarding the Brown v. Board of Education Scholarship Program scholarships in 2005 more than 70 people have received state aid to further their education.
Quick Takes Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 11:40PMPRESENTER: MaryAnn Smogor Donnelly, licensed social worker and director of A Caring Place Child Advocacy Center, was one of three presenters during a session at the Leadership Conference for National Children's Alliance in Washington in June.
FSU professor receives grant to study Bright Futures Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 12:28PMWith tuition increasing and Florida’s most popular scholarship—Bright Futures—decreasing, Florida university students are facing even tougher financial hardships than ever.
Mill Valley's Jackson giving ballplayers a chance with Bay Area Warriors Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:28PMFATE PLAYED a large role in Noah Jackson's life in baseball.As a bat boy for the A's during their dominant run of the late 1980s and early '90s, he rubbed shoulders with Rickey Henderson.
Governor signs sweeping $56B Ohio budget Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 10:40AMJust hours before a midnight Thursday deadline, Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed into law a nearly $56 billion state budget that contains broad policy changes for the state, after vetoing a provision that would have given the state first dibs on repurchasing state prisons sold to private developers.
Blog » Cheap Chick Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:48AMThe benefits of a college degree are many. Census data from 2010 indicate that in Utah the median salary for a worker holding a bachelor degree was $41,171. A high school graduate pulled down $27,154. More education pays off and everyone benefits.
Buffalo Grove and Long Grove calendar - June 30 Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:15PMDeadline for items for the Community Calendar is noon Wednesday two weeks before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, reunions and support groups to Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake, Glenview IL 60026; fax it to (847) 486-7495; or e-mail it to jmolitor@pioneerlocal.com. There is no charge for ...
Kasich signs sweeping $56B budget Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:03PMJust hours before a midnight Thursday deadline, Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed into law a nearly $56 billion state budget that contains broad policy changes for the state, after vetoing a provision that would have given the state first dibs on repurchasing state prisons sold to private developers. read more
Gov. Kasich signs sweeping $56B Ohio budget Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:50PMJust hours before a midnight Thursday deadline, Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed into law a nearly $56 billion state budget that contains broad policy changes for the state, after vetoing a provision that would have given the state first dibs on repurchasing state prisons sold to private developers.
Salem High Senior Ka Kim Fung Named 2011 Cox Communications/ACCESS College Scholarship Recipient Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 6:00AMKa Kim Fung of Salem High School in Virginia Beach is the 2011 winner of the Cox Communications/ACCESS College Scholarship. Cox Communications presents this award annually to a deserving student through the ACCESS College Foundation program.
Polk State students to pay more for tuition Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 5:22AMLAKELAND -- If you're an undergraduate at Polk State College, expect to pay $9.51 an hour more in tuition and fees for the 2011-12 fiscal year.
Community college tuition rises as family income falls Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 11:15PMCheaper tuition, a hallmark of community colleges, could be a thing of the past in Tennessee as the state continues to trim higher education funding.
8 Strategies for Starting Your College Application Process Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 9:19AMSome things to do now: work on a short list of schools, look at financial aid, and visit colleges.