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When it comes to free money for college most students will take what they can get, but how would you feel about accepting a scholarship from a chewing tobacco company? Scholarships are often given out by companies to improve their corporate image, but if a tobacco company shells out scholarship money is that sending the wrong message to college students?

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No one wants to be in the middle yet the middle is where many of us find ourselves, the middle class that is. The middle class is where most Americans reside. It’s where money gets tight. And when it comes to financial aid, being stuck in the middle earnings category is like a death sentence.

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Though the economy is slowly recovering, it may take years for scholarship foundations that have lost their benefactors to recover funds. Education has been hit hard over the last few years and as philanthropic donations have dwindled, demand for higher education tuition assistance has risen. Many groups that award scholarships are facing tough decisions like [...]

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Did you know that you do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify for a work study at school?  Both federal and non-federal work-study programs exist.
Federal work-study programs are based on demonstrated financial need.  An individual must meet certain eligibility requirements and complete a FAFSA.  On your FAFSA you will [...]

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We all know that college is undoubtedly expensive. It is one of the biggest financial investments a person makes in his or her lifetime. I’ve been out of college for a little over a year now and know that paying for college will be on my mind every month until my student loans are paid [...]

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As you head back to school, some back to school financial aid tips…

Avoid credit reps on campus. You don’t need that free t-shirt, and a lot of inquires can hurt your FICO score.  (Your FICO score is used to determine your eligibility for student loans and other credit products.)
Make a budget BEFORE [...]

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Friday Rant!
Did you hear the good news about the 2009-2010 academic year? In addition to the increase in Pell Grant money (which is great for students), Federal Stafford loan funds have been increased by $2,000! Terrific, let’s poor more student loan debt on the children of tomorrow.
Do you know what happens when the federal reserve [...]

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They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, but that’s not true at all! One lucky winner will be roaring on March 31 after winning 10K!
Who remembers the $10,000 Pyramid? Anyone? It was the original game show hosted by Dick Clark in 1973 before it later became the [...]

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