Tag "higher education"
Aiming For the Top — The Merits of Higher Education
An education is many things. One of them is, of course, an investment in the future.
Starbucks Partners With Arizona State University to Aid Employees
Starbucks will soon be sending thousands of its employees to Arizona State University to finish their degrees.
How to Pay For Your Education Without a College Savings Account
Let’s face it: not every college student has the funds to pay for their education. College savings accounts have been around since today’s college bound students were born, but not everyone has one.
Technology, Higher Education and You
Technology has had a profound effect on society, connecting people like never before. In the education sector instructors and students alike have benefited, with access to schooling one result.
5 Colleges That Have Shut Down in Recent Years
Small colleges are under siege with many simply unable to compete in a global educational market. Online learning has opened educational possibilities for students that did not exist a generation ago and many smaller colleges just are not able to adjust to the new paradigm.
These Colleges Are Still Looking for Freshmen and Transfer Students
The deadline for deciding which college you will attend this fall was on May 5, but there are more than 250 colleges and universities that still have openings.
The Benefits of Free Community College Education
This past Feb., Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam proposed that his state provide free community college tuition for eligible residents. The proposal surprised not a few people, especially given that Haslam is a Republican, yet it was welcomed by many across the political spectrum.
College Majors and College Minors
At some point while attending college you will have to declare your major. This can happen early in your freshman year, but usually no later before the end of your sophomore year.
Free Community College for Tennessee Students?
A handful of states provide free community college to some students with the provision that they graduate from high school with high grades. In Tennessee, high school students regardless of grade point average may be admitted to the Volunteer State’s community colleges for free if a proposal from Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam gains approval and becomes law.
Short-Term Goals for Community College Students
As you begin your community college experience, you may find that the campus environment has some similarities to high school, with some stark differences too.
Grad School: Why Going Makes Sense
You’ve considered attending graduate (grad) school, but are wondering if the investment is worth it. Grad school means about two more years of higher education, but the per credit costs and fees are greater than undergraduate school and your financial aid options are limited.
College Scholarships: December 2013 Edition
College-bound and current students that land scholarships can help defray the cost of their education. Scholarship recipients should know that these funds are not repaid and along with grants can reduce their higher education costs. Billions of dollars in college scholarship monies are awarded every academic year, money that you may be missing out on.
