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Student Loans for Bad Credit

Published on 2011-12-06 09:16:01

Can I get a Student Loan with Bad Credit? If you have bad credit, you may be reluctant to start a college education for fear that you won't qualify for a student loan to pay for school; but fear not! If you have bad credit, you have several options for getting a student loan. Federal loans and private loans (with or without a co-signer) are avenues to pursue to help pay for school. Federal loans, both Stafford and Perkins loans, are available for students with bad credit. These student loans fo [..] > read more

Direct Student Loans

Published on 2011-11-29 17:11:22

What are Direct Student Loans? Direct Student Loans are funds made available to students and parents to help pay for college. Direct student loans are low-interest loans, and while the lender is the U.S. Department of Education, individuals may work with a private business who releases the funds or directly with the federal government. Direct student loans include subsidized, unsubsidized, and parent-only loans. These loans are simple to apply for, and unlike other forms of financial aid, are no [..] > read more

Student Loan Consolidation

Published on 2011-11-22 10:29:39

What is Student Loan Consolidation Student loan consolidation combines all your student loans and often lowers your monthly payment. If you spent four or more years in college, you are likely to have a number of student loans from subsidized to unsubsidized, Stafford and Perkins loans, and perhaps some privately-funded student loans as well. After graduation, you enter the repayment period and each loan requires a monthly payment. Not only can keeping track of several (or more) monthly payments [..] > read more

Scholarships for Minorities

Published on 2011-11-15 09:05:09

Finding Scholarships for Minorities Finding scholarships for minorities is just like finding any other scholarship, except these types of scholarships are given to individuals meeting specific conditions such as race or ethnicity. Scholarships for minorities are meant to help individuals pay for college. Since minority students are generally underrepresented in colleges today, there is a wide range of scholarships available to help offset the cost of a post-secondary education. Take a few momen [..] > read more

Nursing Scholarships

Published on 2011-11-08 09:12:11

Scholarships for Nursing Students Nursing is one of the fastest growing industries in the country as advanced technology and an aging population has created a huge demand for nurses, and in an effort to attract more qualified nurses to the field, scholarships for nursing students are plentiful. Scholarships for nursing students may be generalized or specific in order to attract minority students or those interested in a specialized field. No matter what, you should be able to find multiple nursi [..] > read more

Do You Need More Money To Graduate From College?

Published on 2010-12-08 09:42:21

Your dreams of a better life for your family are resting on the idea of getting a diploma in order to get a better job. Perhaps you are trying to upgrade your credentials in your current field, or you are looking to get out of a dead end job and into > read more

Do You Plan On Going College This Year?

Published on 2010-12-07 09:06:44

Returning to school after time away is a big step, especially for a woman who has had a family in the meantime. Many hesitate when it comes to attending school because they fear that they will not be able to devote the necessary attention to their ch > read more

Get Online Education With Help From 2009 Recovery Act Loans!

Published on 2010-06-04 10:00:06

President Obama's Recovery Act in 2009, wasn't only focused on jobs. The Commander in Chief realized one of the best ways to improve a citizen's income is to advance the person's education. As such, a major part of the Act, $225 billion of it, is ded > read more

Institute of HeartMath®’s Military Service Appreciation Fund Gives Soldiers Peace of Mind

Published on 2010-06-03 11:00:07

Over the last three years the Institute of HeartMath (IHM) has maintained the Military Service Appreciation Fund, which offers support to military personnel by providing scholarships for HeartMath training programs and their emWave® technology. IHM > read more

Exciting Expansion Of Online College Courses!

Published on 2010-06-02 14:00:41

Students can find more online college classes available nowadays than ever, as the number of online degree programs continue to soar. Determining which scholarships and grants are applicable in your educational pursuits means finding the money to hel > read more