Helping Kids Get to College
September 29th, 2009 admin
Last week, Mitchell Hirsch wrote about the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act passing the House. One of the key things SAFRA does is to make it easier for families to apply for financial aid by simplifying the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, form. That sounds less flashy than increasing Pell Grants to $5,500, but it turns out it’s really important. (Those of you who…
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We’ve written before about the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act , an excellent bill that would simultaneously save the government billions of dollars and increasing the financial aid available to students. I’m going to repeat that: This bill saves money and helps students graduate from college with less debt. Who could possibly object...
New tax breaks, campus jobs, and federal grants help students pay for college.
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There are a variety of ways to apply for jobs and how you submit your job application depends on what the company wants applicants to do. Applicants for employment can apply online for positions at a large number of job sites or apply directly at company web sites . At many businesses, especially in the retail and hospitality industries, employment...
If you ask a college student about productivity, he won’t have much to say. And you really can’t blame him. He leads a dynamic life where academics and fun go hand in hand, with the latter becoming a more important activity most of the times. However, with the advent of internet and web 2.0, a college student now has access to so many...
At risk of making you mad at me because you get the jingle stuck in your head, you know those Free Credit Report ads ? Obviously they’re not buying all that advertising time to give you something that doesn’t benefit them at all. And of course, it turns out it’s not really free. Shocker, I know. Basically, you go get your “free” credit...
Over the past six years, I’ve picked up a lot of time management tips. Some of them have been helpful and, frankly, some have been useless. Here, I’ve compiled the ten that have served me best. And yes, I’m sure you’ll have heard some of them before … but are you actually doing them? It doesn’t matter whether you’re self-employed,...
Going to college can be expensive, and if you don’t have a lot of money coming in, you’re going to find out that the bills are going to be hard to pay. If you’re trying to find a part time job, or even a full time one, I wanted to give you some pointers on how you can find those jobs right now. Look at your campus newspaper: The...
If you are out of work or simply looking for a job change then you will need to make up a resume or fill out a job application. The application and resume tell prospective employers everything about you from your work history to your education. It is important to be truthful when filling out your information but also really focus on and highlight...
Ever notice that presidential candidates don’t ‘apply’ for the job? Can you imagine a campaign ad that starts: ‘Hi. My name is John McCain and I am applying to be your President.’ Applying sounds weak. It makes us sound subservient…
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CNA jobs have been near the top of the job growth charts for many years. The population is increasing very quickly and older people are making up more and more of that population. No matter what CNA career you decide to pursue, there are many skills you will need to be able to handle the responsibility that comes with being a Certified Nursing Assistant.
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