Subscribe to this tag 10 Secrets to Raising More Than $15,000 for College
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Kim Clark
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Education - November 12, 2009
Ask Grandma, eat more ramen noodles, sell the car, and work harder to help find needed funds.
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College President Salaries Continued to Climb
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Kim Clark
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Nation & World - November 2, 2009
Some salaries increased by 15 percent before the economic crunch hit.
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Norman Francis: Xavier's President Led Through Hurricane Katrina
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Kim Clark
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Nation & World - October 22, 2009
The college president is one of America's Best Leaders because he got his school through the storm.
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College Costs Jumped $1,000 in 2009
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Kim Clark
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Education - October 20, 2009
On the bright side, scholarships totaling an estimated $71.2 billion were handed out last year.
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Who Really Gets the Most College Financial Aid?
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Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - October 19, 2009
New study finds families earning less than $70,000, on average, don't get enough college financial aid.
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Government Investigates High School Diploma Mills
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Kim Clark
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Education - October 15, 2009
An undercover investigation found students were given answers to the tests needed to enroll in college.
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6 Scams That Target College Students
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Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - October 13, 2009
In a new and ironic twist, illegal downloaders are targeted by Internet scammers.
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7 Reasons to Work Your Way Through College
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Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - October 9, 2009
Campus jobs can yield money and higher marks, but stick to part-time hours.
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Do Elite Private Colleges Discriminate Against Asian Students?
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Kim Clark
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Education - October 7, 2009
Students of different races have varying odds of admission to elite private colleges, a study finds.
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12 Questions to Ask Before Investing in a Prepaid College Savings Plan
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Kim Clark
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Education - September 23, 2009
They are considered good options, but be sure to understand the fine print before opening an account.
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'Guaranteed' College Savings Plans May Soon Break Promises
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Kim Clark
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Education - September 23, 2009
Loopholes allow states to provide college savers with less-than-solid guarantees
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Is There a Prepaid College Savings Plan for You?
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Kim Clark
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Education - September 23, 2009
See a quick comparison of 14 options to see if there's a plan that suits your needs.
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Colleges Play the Name Game
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Kim Clark
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Education - September 17, 2009
Many colleges are switching names to attract students, but are some schools profiting from confusion?
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Which High School Students Are Most Likely to Graduate From College?
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Kim Clark
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Education - September 9, 2009
A study finds surprising evidence about which students are really on the path to a college degree.
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4 Ways to Get College Textbooks Free
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Kim Clark
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Education - September 2, 2009
And several other ways you can save money before you start studying.
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How a New Tax Credit Can Help You Pay for College
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Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - August 27, 2009
How to get the government to turn a $2,500 tuition gift from Grandpa into $3,500
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How to Find College Loans
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Kim Clark
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Education - August 19, 2009
It takes some serious tracking to hunt down the cheapest loans. Here are paths to follow.
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How to Scrape Together Cash for College
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Kim Clark
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Education - August 19, 2009
The recession knocked the traditional model on its head. Figure out who still has the money to help you
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The Challenge for Black Colleges
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Kim Clark
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Education - August 19, 2009
Like all schools, historically black colleges have their strong points and their drawbacks.
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Would Privatization Help Public Universities Excel?
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Kim Clark
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Education - August 19, 2009
The move would make colleges less dependent on state budgets but could limit access.
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Budget Cuts Take Toll on Education
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Kim Clark
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Education - August 19, 2009
Budget cuts have hit public colleges hard, even as the demand for a well-educated workforce soars.
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Help for Forms and Repaying Loans
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Kim Clark
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Education - August 19, 2009
The dreaded financial form will be easier to fill out next year, and loan payment is more affordable.
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New College Scholarships for Laid-Off Workers
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Kim Clark
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Education - August 19, 2009
The unemployed can take classes free at a growing number of community colleges.
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Last Minute Tips for Finding College Cash
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Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - August 19, 2009
Appealing for more financial aid and cutting back on expenses can make college more affordable.
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7 Ways to Cut Thousands From Your College Costs
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Kim Clark
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Education - August 19, 2009
Going on a technology diet or dropping the chalupa can save students a small fortune.
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