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Posts Tagged ‘money for college’


That all-important "money talk"

By on Monday, October 4th, 2010 | No Comments

  It’s never too early to talk to your teens about college costs and what is expected of them once they take that much anticipated journey. If they understand the family’s financial situation and know what they will be expected to contribute towards college costs, they can start planning ahead by working during the summers […]

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Frame My Future Scholarship

By on Tuesday, April 13th, 2010 | No Comments

I’m always on the lookout for scholarship opportunities for college-bound teens. And when I find one that doesn’t require an essay, I’m ecstatic. Why? Because there is always that student out there that is loaded with creativity, but not the best wordsmith. Frame My Future Scholarship, sponsored by Church Hill Classics, asks applicants to “upload […]

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Scholarship Alert: Essay Contest for 2010 Seniors

By on Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 | 1 Comment

FIRE’s Freedom in Academia Essay Contest 2009 Awards One first place winner will be awarded a $5,000 college scholarship. Two second place winners will each receive a $2,500 college scholarship. Five runners-up will each receive a $1000 college scholarship. Deadlines The final day to submit an entry is November 6, 2009. The winners will be […]

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What Can You Do? Scholarship Video Contest

By on Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 | 1 Comment

Is your college-bound teen a budding videographer or filmaker? The Campaign for Disability Employment is sponsoring a video contest for a $1500 Scholarship. The contest asks applicants to make a video on best practices within the workplace that allow every employee the opportunity to contribute, specifically fellow co-workers with a disability. This is a perfect […]

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Scholarship Q & A

By on Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 | 2 Comments

Question: Is it worth my time to apply for scholarships? It is if you want FREE money. Because that’s what scholarships are: FREE money. The key is to apply for those scholarships that “fit” you. Each scholarship is looking for students with specific qualities. If you meet those, you’ll have a much better chance of […]

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Scholarship Alert!

By on Friday, June 12th, 2009 | No Comments

No time to waste! Here’s a scholarship opportunity for 17-18 year olds. $500 will pay for any number of college expenses. What: This contest asks you to answer one simple question in 250-350 words: “What’s the best way a student can manage their money in current economic times?” Judged by FastWeb’s own Financial Aid Guru, […]

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In College, the Little Things Can Add Up

By on Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 | No Comments

It’s a given that the greatest college expense will be tuition, followed by room and board. But it’s the little things that can add up. If you’re budgeting for college and have all your ducks in a row regarding the BIG expenses, you might want to take a pencil and budget in the little things. […]

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