Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Amanda Rohde Some Massachusetts students may have difficulty securing student loans this year. The New York Times reports:"The Massachusetts Educational Financing...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Ariel Duhon Need some cash to fund your online learning? GetEducated.com is now accepting applications for their $1,000 Excellence in Online Education Scholarship. To...
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Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, karen roach Online learners enrolled in accredited programs can qualify for federal loans and grants. But, according to a recent NPR article, some lenders have pulled...
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There's less than a month left to file taxes. Luckily, many filers are seeing big breaks this year. In addition to the nationwide rebate checks, most online students can apply sizable tax...
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It's hard to think about next semester's textbooks before starting this semester's finals. But, if you want to save, now is the time. My recently updated About.com article shows how online...
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If you're an online student chances are you've received a lot of mail enticing you to seek financial aid, scholarships, grants, and other school-Funding Opportunities. Many banks offer...
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Since virtual schools were given access to federal aid several years ago, many online students have relied on student loans and grants to fund their education. The new student loan bill may change the...
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If you're in the military, you may qualify for tuition assistance from the government. An eLearner's article explains:"Each service branch - Army, Navy, marines, Air Force, and Coast...
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Tuition bills, textbook costs, travel expenses, and missed hours at work can be a hardship on any student. If you're looking for ways to save money, take a look at my list of 20 ways online...
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Since 2006, students attending qualified online schools have been able to receive federal financial aid. However, as we've learned from the recent student loan scandals, it's always a good...
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I know several students who've spent thousands of dollars in tuition, only to find they'll be in debt for the next thirty years. Spending $100,000 for a law degree or medical doctorate may be...
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Over at About.com I recently posted an extensive article about federal student loans for online learners. Finding correct information about federal aid can be a challenge - there's a lot of...
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Did you know it is possible to deduct educational expenses from your taxes? Classes that are used to keep up your skills or improve your abilities in your current profession can often be used as a tax...
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A new online degree database from Distance-Education.org lets users search for the cheapest online degrees in any subject. Simply select a subject and a specialization - the website will generate a...
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Textbooks can cost over a hundred dollars a class. Many students are desperate to find ways to save - that's why some for-profit companies are offering free texts for popular classes. Students...
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The Art Institute Online recently announced a $10,000 art scholarship for online studies. According to their website: "You can use the $10,000 scholarship to learn graphic design, Interior...
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The recent student loan scandal has shocked college students, many who signed student loan contracts believing that financial aid officers were there to help them (not get kickbacks for themselves). A...
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Good news for rural communities - the United States Department of Agriculture has just announced that $128 million dollars will be available to improve medical care and education in rural areas:...
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Asking your employer to pay for your online classes can save you thousands in Student Loans. However, don't be too eager to sign that tuition reimbursement contract. Some contracts try to keep...
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online education is progressing every day, and has recently begun to make strides in the area where almost every student needs it the most: finances. Financial aid has slowly, but surely, been...
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Online students are finally beginning to receive financial aid, and another award was recently announced that is geared towards the online student: a blogging scholarship. This is the first year of...
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A huge obstacle to online education is the lack of funding available to students. Unlike with traditional education, the grants and scholarships are just not there. But perhaps that is about to...
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