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Scholarships for the Deaf – ASH Speech and Hearing Disability Scholarships

For students who have a speech or hearing disability the work required to get a college degree can be incredibly challenging. However, there are some organizations who offer support to students with disabilities. If you are a student with a speech or hearing disability there are scholarships available from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation you are eligible to apply for. For a complete list of all grants for students with a disability visit this list of over 150 grants. […]

By admin|December 17th, 2012|Scholorships|0 Comments

School Recruitment Programs

Looking for some options besides going to college right out of high school? Already in school, but looking for some training and job security? The United States Armed Forces might be able to give you the educational, vocational or scholarship boost you need through its recruiting programs. […]

By admin|December 13th, 2012|Military Aid|0 Comments

PELL Grant (Ineligibility)

Pell Grants are only available to students who present the greatest financial need. If a financial situation changes in the middle of the school year, this can also affect eligibility. Your eligibility can also change if you provided inaccurate information about your circumstances. It is best to be upfront about your financial situation. […]

By admin|December 6th, 2012|Types of Loans|0 Comments

Grad School Funding

Graduate and professional students often graduate with far more debt than undergraduate students. However, there are a variety of financial aid options to help fund your advanced degree. The specifics vary according to the type of degree you are seeking. The two main options are student loans (which must be repaid, with interest) and scholarships. With borrowed money, maximum interest rates are regulated for all federally-guaranteed loans. Many lenders choose to lower the interest rates to attract borrowers, and federal education loans tend to offer lower interest rates and more flexible payback plans than regular consumer loans. […]

By admin|November 29th, 2012|Applying for Loans|0 Comments

Are You Eligible for an FSEOG Grant

Like other types of financial aid programs, the only people eligible for a FSEOG Grant are families that demonstrate strict financial need. Anyone who proves that they can afford college tuition is ineligible for the FSEOG and Pell Grants. Financial need takes into account a family's income, size, assets, as well as the cost of tuition. If the cost of tuition is well above the Expected Family Contribution, a FSEOG Grant will be awarded. […]

By admin|November 13th, 2012|Types of Loans|0 Comments

Who Needs Student Loans?

Who needs student loans? Conventional wisdom says anybody who needs money for school! Simple question, simple answer. But there are slightly different scenarios for needing the money from a student loan program to pay for school. Generally speaking, people who need a student loan are those who want to make an investment in themselves and their future, and have decided that it’s worth going into debt in order to have some financial payback and security farther down the road in his or her life. […]

By admin|November 8th, 2012|Applying for Loans|0 Comments

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