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Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Saturday, 19th January 2008 @ 10:03 AM

Preparing for college this fall or in a couple of years? The list below covers basic terms and a couple of programs you should know about. The list isn't long, and you can get started on your financial aid search right away. First, some basic terminology for you to start with: 1. Free Application for Financial Aid, or the FAFSA. Used to calculate your EFC and SAR. This application is the key to most forms of government need based aid, such as subsidized student loans, Perkins ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Michael Fleischner @ Saturday, 19th January 2008 @ 12:23 AM

Applying to college can be an overwhelming process. To manage your anxiety, and ensure that the application process runs smoothly, consider applying Early Decision or Early Action. Doing so allows you to get an early start on your college applications and improve your chances of getting in. Planning ahead and taking your time with college applications is a good idea. The benefit of additional time will ensure that you are presented in the best light to your future college. In other wor... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Helen Hecker @ Tuesday, 15th January 2008 @ 8:53 PM

If you're just venturing out now to try to learn how and where you can earn a certificate or degree in acupuncture and what it's like to work in the field, this article may help. Acupuncture has been practiced in China for 2,000 years or more it is thought and some say it's probably more like 3,000 years or so. Most of the states in the U.S. require students to complete a three to five year program from an accredited acupuncture school and then pass a state board exam in order to ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Poyel Nelson @ Thursday, 10th January 2008 @ 2:04 PM

Many - but by no means all - students who take the IELTS Examination for a quantitative assessment of their English-language skills for entrance to universities in the UK and Australia take a course to prepare for the test itself. It's a strongly recommended idea as the IELTS test does not only require solid knowledge of the English language, but also specific techniques to do well in the IELTS test. People with very high English skills can do well in the exam with no preparation. Bu... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Art Gib @ Wednesday, 9th January 2008 @ 6:50 PM

When I was in college, I was lucky enough to have a couple of scholarships that covered my tuition and lodging expenses during my first two years. As an eighteen year old (naive and clueless), I thought I had it made. However I forgot about the kryptonite of all college students -- textbooks. Textbook prices on college campus are reaching a level of ridiculousness that should be reserved for hotel mini-bars and posh Beverly Hills clothing stores. Ok, perhaps I'm being a bit facetiou... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Wednesday, 9th January 2008 @ 5:43 PM

Thinking about using your company tuition reimbursement plan? What a great way to get money for college. Below I have written up the basic parts of a company tuition benefit. Take a look to learn the good and not so good points you need. 1. The Benefit A tuition reimbursement benefit pays for you work on an advanced education, like college classes to further your education. Companies offer these plans to help you gain an education, and to help themselves keep good employees. Also, comp... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Jonathon Hardcastle @ Wednesday, 9th January 2008 @ 12:59 PM

Tertiary education is a vital component of our civilization, providing essential skills for the survival of modern society. Tertiary education spawns the doctors, lawyers, teachers and academics of tomorrow, in a perpetual cycle of training and intellectual development. From the point of view of our children, tertiary education is an essential beacon of hope, an aspiration for the future, for prospects in later life. For all the benefits of education to degree level there are many drawbacks, ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Don Alexander @ Wednesday, 9th January 2008 @ 2:32 AM

If you are thinking for borrowing money to support your education, try to ask yourself first if you have savings left that you can use instead of taking out a student loan from the school of your choice. Also, think if you can get by with less by way of holding down expenses, or if you can do something great, like working more, either in the academic year or during vacations just to support your education. Also, think for the possible scholarships that you can apply for, or you can be qua... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Ki Gray @ Monday, 7th January 2008 @ 7:52 AM

The University of Texas, with its flagship campus in Austin, is one of the original eight Public Ivys, according to Richard Moll. Moll coined the phrase in his 1985 book, Public Ivys: A Guide to America's Best Public Undergraduate Colleges and Universities. The phrase has since come to include many more universities who offer an Ivy League education at a public university price. UT earned such a distinction by providing a quality education for undergraduates since it opene... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Monday, 31st December 2007 @ 11:23 AM

Grant money comes in more than one flavor for your college education. Below I explain the types of grant money and what that means for your college money search. Grants are free money for college, and never have to be repaid. 1. FSEOG First the Federal Supplemental Equal Opportunity Grant. The FSEOG program awards grants to undergraduate students that have exceptional need. Students who qualify for this one come from very limited means. Meaning not much money. Your max award fr... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Andy West @ Saturday, 22nd December 2007 @ 12:58 PM

You love to cook, you love food and you want to make a career in the culinary arts, but you don't know how you can afford to go to a culinary institute. The usual route to financing any scholastic endeavor is through student loans and you may have already tapped that source. Another way to finance your education is through scholarships. Landing a culinary institute scholarship isn't as difficult as it sounds. It's not overly easy either. You'll have to do your part an... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Andy West @ Saturday, 22nd December 2007 @ 12:51 PM

If you are one of the many people who are intrigued by the design and delicacy of food then perhaps you have considered becoming a pastry chef. Being a pastry chef allows you to impress your clientele while always remaining new and innovative in your work. If this type of career excites you, then perhaps you should look into one of the many pastry chef schools. This is the perfect way to hone your existing skills while improving on others. You will be able to learn from qualified chefs... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Andy West @ Saturday, 22nd December 2007 @ 12:42 PM

Cooking schools have expanded in recent years, both in popularity and in number. Many people are interested in learning more about the culinary arts, and so the demand for culinary education has grown. Not everyone is interested in pursuing a career in the field, though, which brings us to an important distinction: There are two basic types of culinary programs. Since many cooking schools offer both types, it is important to understand the difference between them, so that you can better deter... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Ki Gray @ Tuesday, 18th December 2007 @ 6:20 AM

The University of Texas, with its flagship campus in Austin, is one of the original eight Public Ivys, according to Richard Moll. Moll coined the phrase in his 1985 book, Public Ivys: A Guide to America's Best Public Undergraduate Colleges and Universities. The phrase has since come to include many more universities who offer an Ivy League education at a public university price. UT earned such a distinction by providing a quality education for undergraduates since it opene... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Friday, 14th December 2007 @ 1:05 PM

You did it, you got in! Time to get that education and a great future awaits. Maybe you just finished high school or you have the time to finish something you started a long time ago. Either way, you need money for college. You want to know a great place to look for those greenbacks? Do you have a job now? Try asking your company. You can look into company benefits like release time, continuing ed, and tuition programs that all will provide nearly free money for college. You probably just... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Amy Nutt @ Friday, 14th December 2007 @ 3:11 AM

Whether you choose to enter the job market with a high school vs. college graduation under you belt can have a very significant impact on the jobs you will be able to do and the amount of money you will be able to make. According to a report entitled "The Big Payoff: Educational Attainment and Synthetic Estimates of Work-Life Earnings," a person with a high school degree can expect to earn an average of $1.2 million over the course of their working life, and a person with a bachel... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Thursday, 13th December 2007 @ 1:42 AM

To find money for college, you have choices - loans, grants, the lottery, scholarships, casinos, and your parents huge stash of cash for you to attend the college of your dreams. If you need cash and you are in school, this article has a few good ideas and a serious reminder for you. Apply for Aid You have to apply, of course, to get financial aid from the government. You will need to fill out a Free Application for Financial Student Aid, the good old FAFSA form. If you have done this,... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Wednesday, 12th December 2007 @ 1:57 AM

You are going to college! Cool! Ready, Set, Study! Fun times ahead. But do you have your college education money all set aside, or do you have a plan for it? The Overlooked Source of Cash You probably already have a FAFSA all filled out, the government form to see if you qualify for federal student aid, and you may still need a few bucks to see the year through. That's great - but it is just the beginning. Make sure you fill out the form every year, it can really help, and if you ... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By Kevin Ihrig @ Wednesday, 12th December 2007 @ 1:49 AM

Time to stash the cash! For right now, let's say you have just been accepted to the college of your choice or soon will be, or you have just completed a year and need to save money for your next year of school. Time for basic budgeting and semi-serious choices, like pasta or steak. First, College tuition and fees Not a surprise, right? You have to cover these first to even go to college. The school you attend will dictate here - and you may want to choose again. Unless you... more...

Culture and Society » Education » College and University | By derek smiley @ Thursday, 6th December 2007 @ 9:41 PM

Doing an online bachelors degree would help you take advantage of the merits of doing business over the internet. Most online degree programs unite information skill and commerce classes. The required training one should have in order to enter the web field is a typical associate's degree. However even a online bachelor degree in social science and life experience degrees are now accepted in certain fields. Universities online have admission requirements, as any normal college and as... more...