Unfortunately, students who have trouble paying for a college education may not be able to finish their course of study. However, there is help available. In tough economic times, more and more students are left to pay...
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Explanation of Federal Work Study for Students
Federal Work Study (FWS) hours and financial aid are offered to a college student based on his or her family’s income. This aid is offered, but not always guaranteed. When a student receives his or her financial...
Filling Out the FAFSA
The FAFSA form is the main application that colleges in the United States use to determine financial aid. A few simple tips can help those filing the form any time. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)...
Why Get a Public Administration Graduate Degree?
A graduate degree in public administration builds transferable skills in organizational governance, financial, human resources, program development and policy analysis. Unlike a masters of business administration, or...
Why Graduate Students Should Have Assistantships
Graduate internships or teaching assistantships are valuable positions that help further a student’s graduate school experience and employment potential. Similar to an internship as an undergraduate or a recent...
First Generation College Students
First generation college students are a unique student population that may need additional support services throughout their college career. While more and more high school graduates are heading off to college, this...
How to Finance Your College Education
The financial aid package has just arrived in the mail from your dream school but with a slight problem – you still owe money. Where are you going to find it? When looking at your financial aid package, all of the...
Do Students Need to Take the GRE?
The GRE, or the Graduate Record Exam, is a standardized test used to determine a student’s academic potential in graduate school. Applying to graduate school is a huge step academically and professionally. After...
Why Internships Matter for PhD Students
In the middle of a PhD program? Even with a hectic schedule and heavy workload, considering an internship is a smart career move! “So what are you going to do with your PhD in History? Teach?” This is a...