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6 States in Desperate Need of Special Ed Teachers
By Amy J. Silver Special education teachers are a different breed. They aren’t quite the same as other teachers, and they often have to deal with much more in their
Sallie Mae Ramps Up No-Fee Student Checking
On the surface, the competition for student funds doesn’t seem as if it should yield much interest from financial institutions, given that the typical student’s income is below poverty levels.
Sweet 16 Offers Several Surprises
Get used to it: Virginia Commonwealth is for real. After falling to Old Dominion in the Colonial Athletic Association tournament championship game, it appeared that the Rams would be overlooked
Free Money for College Expenses
Escalating college costs are hurting middle class families, some of whom make too much money to qualify for aid, which means students are forced to consider sometimes costly Stafford and
How to Sell Your Textbooks
The good news is that you have several choices for bringing in some cash and parting with several unwanted tomes including: Sell it back to the campus bookstore – Most
Troubled Teens: Helping College Bound Students Stay on Course
That promising future, however, can come crashing down if your supposedly innocent teenager hangs around with the wrong crowd or makes a mistake that can come back to haunt them.
How to Return to College Years Later
Perhaps to pursue a new degree or to complete some unfinished business, mature students often have a completely different outlook on life, gained through life experience and accomplishing goals established
Field of 68: Field of Dreams
This year’s NCAA tournament field is all set, with 68 teams ready to begin play. The first four games will be played on Tuesday and Wednesday, a preliminary round of
How to Transfer From Community College to a Four-Year School
Some students attend community colleges to obtain a certificate or an associate degree, but have no plans for furthering their education. The program available at their local school is sufficient
How to Find Grant Money for College
Before we move forward to look at grant money for college, be forewarned: there are too many scams out there to count. That is why we won’t name specific grant
6 Simple Ways to Save on Gas
College students have a limited amount of funds to work with as it is which makes the recent run up in gas prices especially painful for them. That $25 fill
10 Common Financial Mistakes Every Student Should Avoid
By Roxanne Lane 1. Not Applying For Student Aid Most college students have applied for Federal Student Aid and college scholarships before leaving high school and they leave it at
