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Need Advice on Preparing for College
Hi Moms and Teachers I need some advice on preparing for College for my ... a scholarship by browsing her University's Financial Aid website They had a link ...
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- Many scholarships focus solely on community service or membership in a specific organization. You may want to register at http://fastweb.com/ to see the range of schol...
- I can't believe no one has mentioned this yet...so that is why I have to comment. I've heard this from a number of different families/relatives that are going through ...
- Become close friends with the counselors at his school.. they'll be able to help a lot! Be sure he starts applying for scholarships at the beginning of his senior yea...
Has Anyone Done an Online Degree Program Through a Local College or University?
What college/university did you use? What kind of program did you choose? ... They guide you through the whole thing and I got financial aid so I don't pay ...
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- I completed my MBA through University of Phoenix Online. I did the full online course because I couldnt go to class at night being a single mom of two. At times the co...
- Not sure if they have your program or not, but Rio Salado is actually preety good. Their courses are easy to navigate and they have so many classes that start every 2 ...
- I started out at University of Phoenix online and I did that for 6 months but now I go to Grand Canyon University online and it is even more flexible. They have a ton...
Online College Degree?
Oct 7, 2009 ... I have some college credits and would..." ... along with cost Online schools qualify for the same financial aid assistance as other schools ...
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- Hi C., I just graduated from Park University Online with my four year bachelors degree in Social Psychology. I completely understand where you are coming from w...
- My husband is on his 2nd semester at University of Phoniex online. His sister just also enrolled there. And one of my girlfriends is doing part of it online, part in...
- I would check with your local college and find out what they offer for online classes as the schools that are stricktly on line (such as Pheonix) charge MUCH higher ra...
Need Advice on Leaving for College
As a mother with a daughter in college and someone who works at a community college, ... Of course it is a good idea for your daughter to go off to college! ...
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- Of course it is a good idea for your daughter to go off to college! She is an adult now and every parent wants their child to grow up and get an education! It sounds l...
- S., Let me say from personal experience I would highly encourage this move! When I graduated from high school, I went to college in Springfield, Missouri. It was ...
- Hi S., As a mother with a daughter in college and someone who works at a community college, I would definitely send my child to a community college for at least the f...
"Anyone Have Kids in College Dorms"
I went to college in Indiana, and let me tell you that the first quarter will be .... I don't have kids in college yet, but I went to UCSB many moons ago, ...
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- Hi M., First of all, congratulations! UCSB is a fantastic school, my oldest son graduated from there in 4 years and enjoyed every minute of his time at UCSB. I als...
- I don't have kids in college yet, but I went to UCSB many moons ago, and stayed in the dorms my first year. My dad couldn't believe that at 18, I was living in ocean-...
- My son is in his first year at Chico State, and is in the dorm. What tips are you looking for exactly? He's loving it, but apparently most kids don't stay in the d...
College Savings Plan
I am not as knowledgable as I should be on on the financial stuff so I need help . We are saving for retirement, but so far no plan for college. ...
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- C.- I work for a mutual fund company. There is a plan called a Coverdell Ira. I don't know all the exact details about the plan, but I am pretty sure the max amou...
- C., I am a nurse and I have also taught school. Our financial advisers suggested to us that we use the College Bound Fund program. You can make monthly deposits or ...
- As the others said.....529 plan. Also, go to upromise.com and become a member. You get rebates from retailers that are deposited into your 529s. (distributed between...
Pell Grant
Aug 19, 2009 ... financial aid in 4 answersI work part time in a financial aid office ... Hi Kelli Ive attended many years of college and have been awarded ...
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- I have received the pell grant in the past... What they used to do is either send your money to a bank card or send you a check. If you get it on the card, it automati...
- I work part time in a financial aid office and schools do handle disbursements differently. Once you get your Student Aid Report from FAFSA (Department of Education) i...
- The school will take the money out of the pell grant to pay for the hours you are enrolled in, and if there's any left over they will send you a check. If you're go...
529 College Savings Plan?
I am wondering how I start to set up a 529 college savings plan for my son. ... I would really check with a financial planner regarding the 529 plan. ...
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- My husband is a numbers man and when my now 13 yr old was born he had hers set up and ready for 529. Over the years, we have allowed our investment guy from Edward Jo...
- One web site that can help a lot is www.collegesavings.com. I googled "529 Plan" and got a lot of helpful info. I reviewed an article by Morningstar on the various p...
- Also try www.upromise.com. It is VERY easy to get an account set up and many retail stores will contribute a small % of your purchases to the college fund & they also...
College Student Who Hates Her College
Sep 12, 2009 ... She is attending a very Large college (33000) and Its considered..." ... Financial Responsibility · Financial Service Providers ...
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- I personally do not think college is for everyone. Maybe she should take a break and get a job in the field that she likes and see if she even NEEDS a degree...... ...
- My advice would be to let her transfer at the end of the semester. I feel this way because college is hard and requires a lot of study if a child is going to succeed....
- Have her rush!! In other words have her look into the Greek houses on campus. I was not really a drinker, and I wasn't really a fan of being around a bunch of girls bu...
What Kind of College Funds Are Best?
A financial advisor could help you decide which one is right for you. Helpful? ... Anyone Have Advice on Saving for Children's College? 529 Plans? ...
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- K. G, The 529 is going to be your better bet. It is more likely to increase in value compared to the interest rates you are going to earn on a money market account,...
- We use 529 plans for our kids. They give you the flexibility of many investing options and the gains are tax free. Some states give you a tax deduction for your cont...
- I would talk with your tax man--I talked with mine a little this spring, and I believe that 529 plans can be used for anyone in the family--so if one child doesn't go ...
