It can be hard enough for many families to come up with college tuition funds. When the student chooses to pursue higher levels of education, such as graduate school and post-graduate studies, those costs can increase even more, causing extra financial strain on students and their families.
There are many different forms of financial aid available to doctoral students and those who go beyond undergrad studies. Many post-graduate assistance programs are provided by the United States government. Many states also offer various forms of aid for PhD, masters program studies and several other forms of higher education. That aid can help to cover the costs of several of a student’s education-related expenses. Continue reading about PhD scholarships
Most of the money available for funding scholarships goes into scholarships for high school seniors.
In its broadest terms, a scholarship is any financial assistance given to a student to help them go to college. Scholarships generally do not have to be paid back (at Least in monetary terms). Most of them however have strict terms for keeping them. These requirements could range from maintaining a certain GPA, attending a minimum number of class hours, enrollment in a specific program and joining a certain group. Continue reading about scholarships for high school seniors
Many American students will like to have the opportunity to spend a semester or a year studying abroad. But many simply cannot afford the costs involved in making such a dream come true.
Fortunately, there are many study abroad scholarships, grants and fellowships out there that help fund students who want to study abroad. Studying abroad is an experience every student should try to get. It hugely broadens your understanding and tolerance of other cultures and gives you a new perspective on the rest of the world. Continue reading about study abroad scholarships
What is the National Student Loan Database?
The NSLDS is a central database operated by the United States Department of Education. It is a database of student financial aid information. The database receive data from various sources including the U.S. Department of Education, loan guarantee agencies, educational institutions, Pell Grants, Direct Loan Program and federal financial aid programs. Students can track their Title IV loans and grants from approval to when it is closed.
Students can use the National Student Loan Database to track the status of their Title IV loans and grants. The website will give you information about the amount of loans or grants, outstanding balance, and disbursement information. Continue reading about the National Student Loan Database
Many sources of college grants for black women are available through educational institutions, private organizations, agencies, foundations and government.
The reasons for providing these grants are to entice more black women to enroll in college and in programs that they are underrepresented. The awards are also to get more black women into field’s study that are traditionally male dominated.
This post is intended to outline some of the many grants out there for black women wanting to go to college.
Grants from Foundations and other Organizations: Grants from these sources are provided to black women by various foundations. Some of the wards will come in the form of scholarships. The eligibility requirements will vary from program to program. Read more about grants for black women
Teachers are badly needed to fill critical positions and serve in certain areas across the United States. Throughout the country, many states are reporting an increasing shortage of teachers in certain locations and in certain subject fields. Academic arrears such as Language Education, Mathematics, Science and Special Education have positions that need to be filled. Schools serving children from low income families are also experiencing shortage of highly qualified teachers.
In an effort to halt this development and entice more people to take up teaching jobs in these areas, grants for teachers have been Continue reading about grants for teachers
Wouldn’t you just love it if all of your federal student loans were just wiped out? Well this can happen in some situations. The federal government will cancel all or part of your federal loans in a process known as student loan forgiveness.
There are many criteria that can qualify you for loan forgiveness.
- Voluntary work service. Taking part in some volunteer work can lead to cancellation of debt.
- Military service.
- Become a teacher or work in the medical professions. Teachers, nurses and other health professionals can qualify for loan forgiveness provided they meet certain conditions. Read more about the student loan forgiveness programs