Undergraduates Reap Benefits of Parent PLUS Loans

From sticker shock at escalating tuition costs to federal financial aid making less of a dent in the college bill, parents of college students need a fighting chance when it comes to financing their student’s college education. Oftentimes, a parent’s contribution plus grants, scholarships and subsidized government aid no longer go as far as it once did.

College Student Loans – Easier Financial Support for Students

College student loans are of great help for students in enabling them to continue college studies. There are many sources where from students can get the loans. Usually these loans are approved in an easier manner. The article discusses different student loans.

The Secret to Scholarship Success

With rising college costs, continuing inflation, and narrowing job markets; students all over the U.S. are seeking a variety of options for college financing. In many cases, the attainment of a scholarship is the difference in whether a student attends college or not. Scholarships are available from many sources, but knowing how to qualify and be selected as the recipient of a specific scholarship is the big question for most students and parents. The key to winning college scholarships is through proper planning and taking the appropriate actions at the right time. Tips on being successful are presented.

Sarah Ehrlich's Help for Orphans Follows Oprah in Educating African Kids

According to the United Nations, the number of African orphans increased from 30.9 million to 41.9 million between 1990 and 2000, and projections suggest that the number will increase to 53.1 million by the year 2010. Sarah Ehrlich's Help for Orphans is working to educate and teach life skills to African orphans and other children in need around the world.

Why File the Free Application for Student Financial Aid

The time to file for financial aid is now here. Every year in February students are sent reminders to file there free application for free financial aid form. Maybe you are putting it off or do not feel you need to file for financial aid. The fact is, if you don't file, you might be giving up free money for college.

5 Financial Aid Mistakes to Avoid

If college students and their families do their financial aid homework they can potentially avoid many of the mistakes that could cause serious financial trouble. Take some time and make sure that you avoid these 5 financial aid mistakes.

What You Should Know about Paying Off a Student Loan

Student loans enable potential college students of all ages to realize their dream of a higher education when they would normally be unable to do so. Student loans differ from other types of loans in a variety of ways and also offer attractive incentives for borrowers including the parents of college students.

The AUC Honours Scholarships Program

The AUC has announced an Honours Scholarship program for domestic full- and part-time students of AUC member universities. Each Scholarship is worth $ 4000, with optional bonuses. Applications are accepted from students enrolled in a broad range of disciplines, including the Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, Arts, Health and Business. Applications close on 30 March 2007.

How To Find Free College Grant Money

College is expensive but there is no reason you should fund it out of your own pocket. While a student loan needs to be paid back, neither college grants nor college scholarships need to be paid back, and there are a ton of these going un-awarded each year because nobody applied for them!

Student Loan Consolidations

Student loans and student loan consolidations.

Is It Possible To Finance College Studies With An Unsecured Loan?

Though most student loans are unsecured and the interest rate charged is subsidized, these loans are not always available for everyone...

The Gates Millenium Scholarship - Grants for Minority Students in the US

Looking for a scholarship for a minority student? The Millenium Scholarships offer funding for tuition to outstanding and gifted low income minority students. The Gates Millenium Scholars program is a $1 billion initiative, which is currently the largest private scholarship initiative worldwide.

Gates Foundation To Give Away $122 Million In Scholarships

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a $122 million scholarship initiative. This is one of the largest education grants by the foundation and it aims to send over 2000 students from the District Of Columbia, to college.

Finding A Scholarship Or College Grant

The cost of a college education has risen to unthinkable levels over the last two decades. Few parents have the extra cash on hand to cover these costs,