Tag Archives: financial aid

Self-Assessment: Knowing is Half the Battle

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

Or so goes the old saying from G.I. Joe. Most likely, you are either old enough to have watched the show, or have kids who did or do. And as ridiculous as men shooting random blue and red lasers around … Continue reading →

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Online Education Myths

Posted on August 26, 2011 by admin

Check out College Degrees Today’s post on Myths About Online Education. Included is a comment on the fear of not learning with a community: Myth: Distance learning is too independent, what if I need help? Fact:  Just like traditional schooling, … Continue reading →

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Low-Income Students More Likely to Attend For-Profits

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

A unique trend has begun to take shape with higher education. Education Weekly reports that low-income students have a higher chance of attending For-Profit colleges, which are usually more costly than their public counterparts. Community colleges are the first choice … Continue reading →

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With Perkins Loan Program Set to Expire in 3 Years, College Presidents Work to Preserve It

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin

A new piece from the Chronicle of Higher Education unveils the broad strokes to dismantle the Perkins Loan Program, a very important piece of the adult learner puzzle, hindering the availability of funds for education across many social groups. As … Continue reading →

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