Yesterday was Memorial Day, and that led me to thinking about one of the many specialized sources of college aid: the La Verne Noyes Scholarship. It is for direct descendants of honorably discharged American veterans who served in World War I. Noyes was the founder of the Aermotor Windmill Company, which is still in business…. [Read More]
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Guest posts: Dos and Don’ts for returning to school
An adult returning to the classroom is not an uncommon thing these days. Ever since the economic collapse of 2008, many out-of-work or temporarily unemployed adults are returning to the classroom to hone their skills to become more competitive in the job market. However, balancing finances and seeking to pay for college as an adult… [Read More]
Paying for College: Looking at the Donors
America’s universities are mostly funded by private funds: tuition and donations. Yes, even private universities receive government funding, but the volume of state and federal dollars has been steadily declining. Who provides the money, and how much they give, affects the amount of non-loan financial aid available, what you get for that money, and how… [Read More]
