Excellence in Online Education Scholarships Title: Excellence in Online Education Scholarships
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...
Fewer Banks Offer Federal Student Loans
Title: Fewer Banks Offer Federal Student Loans
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on July 10, 2008
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...
Online Student Tax Breaks
Title: Online Student Tax Breaks
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on March 26, 2008
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...
Want to Save on Textbooks? Start Now.
Title: Want to Save on Textbooks? Start Now.
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on November 27, 2007
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...
Avoiding Financial Aid Scams
Title: Avoiding Financial Aid Scams
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on October 30, 2007
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...
New Student Loan Bill - More Grant Money, Less Loan Money
Title: New Student Loan Bill - More Grant Money, Less Loan Money
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on September 30, 2007
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...
Tuition Assistance for Military Service
Title: Tuition Assistance for Military Service
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on September 30, 2007
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...
20 Ways to Save Money as an Online Student
Title: 20 Ways to Save Money as an Online Student
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on September 28, 2007
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...
The Problem with Student Loans
Title: The Problem with Student Loans
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on September 16, 2007
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...
How Long Will it Take an Online Degree to Pay for Itself?
Title: How Long Will it Take an Online Degree to Pay for Itself?
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on September 02, 2007
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...
Federal Student Loans for Distance Learners
Title: Federal Student Loans for Distance Learners
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on August 23, 2007
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...
Online Classes as Tax Deductions
Title: Online Classes as Tax Deductions
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on August 02, 2007
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...
Find the Cheapest Online Degree in Any Subject
Title: Find the Cheapest Online Degree in Any Subject
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on July 20, 2007
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...
Free Downloadable Textbooks Save Students Money
Title: Free Downloadable Textbooks Save Students Money
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on April 24, 2007
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...
$10,000 Art Institute Online Scholarship Competition
Title: $10,000 Art Institute Online Scholarship Competition
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on April 18, 2007
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...
Need Financial Aid? Research Student Loans Yourself
Title: Need Financial Aid? Research Student Loans Yourself
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on April 14, 2007
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...
USDA Announces $128 Million Available for Medical Distance Learning and Telemedicine in Rural Communities
Title: USDA Announces $128 Million Available for Medical Distance Learning and Telemedicine in Rural Communities
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on April 06, 2007
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:...
What to Ask Before Signing an Employee Tuition Reimbursement Contract
Title: What to Ask Before Signing an Employee Tuition Reimbursement Contract
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Jamie Littlefield on March 29, 2007
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...
Grants Offered For Online Degree Students
Title: Grants Offered For Online Degree Students
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Rhys on October 25, 2006
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...
Blogging Scholarship Announced
Title: Blogging Scholarship Announced
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Filed in archive Financing Education by Rhys on October 24, 2006
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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