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College Degree Is Worth $ 2.1 Million In Future Income
"And once earned, a college degree is forever, as the payoff from higher education can never be erased, broken, or laid off."
It was estimated by the US Census Bureau that a bachelor degree holder earns approximately $2.1 million over 40 years...
Open New Doors With A College Education
More data and research shows that a college education not only increases a graduate's earning power but also open new doors and opportunities that would not exist before they completed their degree.
But first the important stuff, the money. On...
Paying for your Child's College Education
This is probably the most intensive short-term cash drain on any family's finances. Unlike most other big- ticket items, such as homes or automobiles, that can be paid off in monthly installments, college tuition must be paid out over a relatively...
The College Wait List Game
While most parents prepare their child for acceptance or outright rejection, today?s competitive college environment includes a wild card. Helping your child decide what college to attend isn?t easy. Add a wait list to the mix and the difficult...
Writing A College Term Paper
Introduction
The biggest nightmare in any student's academics is the task of that assignment, term paper, thesis or project for which he or she has got no clue where to get started from. Here are a few tips and techniques that can cure up this...
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Government Grants for College Students
Grants are a type of student aid that is awarded by the government. Grants for college students do not have to be repaid.
Grants are based upon financial need, as calculated by the federal aid program. The first step in applying for government grants is by completing the FAFSA.
Of course every student and parent would rather receive grants instead of loans, since they do not have to be repaid. So the student hopes to see a grant award when the results are returned from the application.
There are a few things to be aware of, however, when expecting a grant. The funds available for grants are limited, therefore the grant will not usually fully fund educational expenses. If the student is planning on attending a community college where tuition rates are lower, it is possible that grants will cover a greater percentage of the tuition and fees.
The second thing to be aware of is that when the need analysis is done by the government or school, the expected contribution of the parent is
usually higher than in reality what is possible for most families. This expected contribution effects the amount available to the student for grants.
Another significant factor is that if the parent or guardian claims the student as a dependent on income tax returns, this effects the amount of aid available to the student. In general, a student who is 'independent' of the parents as far as the tax law goes, will receive more in financial aid awards.
First year students may find that they receive less grant awards than they do in subsequent college years.
About the author:
Michael Carter is a contributor at College Financial Aid Guide, an online informational resource for educational funding, scholarships and student loans. Learn more about Federal Pell Grants and Supplemental Educational Grants
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