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One of the main questions parents and students have is how much my College Degree is Worth and what is the return and investment? Higher education’s data crunchers have increasingly been training their sights on the post-graduation career path. It’s…
Filling out the FAFSA application can be challenging to complete by yourself. A mistake on your FAFSA can delay the processing of your application for financial aid. According to a NerdWallet study, High school seniors left as much as $2.7…
There are many ways for students to earn college credit while in high school. Most high schools have credit-earning opportunities where students earn college credit by taking a college-level course (dual credit) or by taking a college-level exam (exam-based credit).…
Before you start applying, there are many aspects of a college to consider: cost, location, size, and much more. How do you know if you’ve selected colleges that fit you? After you’ve applied and received your acceptance letters, you must…
COLLEGE IS INNATELY stressful. From paying for school and taking exams to fill out internship applications, college students can face overwhelming pressure and demands. Some stress is healthy and even motivating when it arises under the proper circumstances, but this year Americans are…
It’s no secret that the cost of a college education continues to rise. According to The College Board’s annual report, the average tuition and fees for full-time in-state students at public four-year colleges increased by 3.1 percent for the 2017–18 academic…
Understand the different ways you can borrow money to help pay for college. One of the biggest problems is that not enough students understand how student loans really work. After you’ve explored free money for college (scholarships and grants), you…
College transitioning from high school to your first year of college can be overwhelming for some students. Bachelor’s degree is becoming more of a necessity in the job market. College freshmen’s schedules, peers, and academic expectations can prove to be a…
UC BERKELEY University of California, Berkeley Address: 200 California Hall Berkeley, CA 94720 Contact: 510-642-6000 Website: www.berkeley.edu UC DAVIS University of California, Davis Address: One Shields Avenue Davis, CA 95616 Contact: 530-752-1011 Website: www.ucdavis.edu UC IRVINE University of California, Irvine…
Allan Hancock College Allan Hancock Joint Community College District 800 South College Drive , Santa Maria 93454-6368 805.922.6966 www.hancockcollege.edu College of Alameda Peralta Community College District 555 Atlantic Avenue , Alameda 94501-2109 510.522.7221 www.alameda.peralta.edu American River College Los Rios Community…
Every year organizations award more than 1.5 million private college scholarships to students that are worth in excess of $3.5 billion. Want to increase your chances of winning some of this college scholarship money? Here are 10 ways to increase the odds that you’ll win…
The Free Application for Federal Financial Aid, or FAFSA, opens a new way to fill your FAFSA application with the FAFSA app. Now college students have the option to file from their phones for the first time. FAFSA gives you access to…
School costs can be one of the most important factors in choosing potential colleges or career schools—and costs can vary significantly from school to school. While the cost of college includes tuition and fees, it also includes equipment, travel, and…
How to Apply For College [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] [siteorigin_widget class=”SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget”][/siteorigin_widget] Get tips on navigating the college application process. Applying to college, career school, or graduate school means more than just filling out forms. For a successful college application, you first need…
Earning a college degree is still the most reliable way to improve your career opportunities and earning potential. One of the greatest benefits of College graduates is that your earnings potential is more than a non-degree worker and experience lower…
The College Scorecard For students, higher education may be the single most important investment they can make in their futures to ensure they have the knowledge and skills needed to compete in an increasingly global marketplace. Experts say that by…
The Gates Scholarship DESCRIPTION The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, full scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. Starting in 2018, the scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting…
Early Assessment Program (EAP) www.csusuccess.org The Early Assessment Program (EAP) lets you know if you are ready for college-level work in English and mathematics at the end of your junior year of high school. The early signal gives you the…
College Board Test This website is for future college students or for parents, guardians, relatives, and other adults helping a student plan for college. Sign up to receive emails and texts with college info, advice, and reminders. The College Board…
College Networking FRESHMAN YEAR This is when building contacts begin, and there it’s never too early to start. Some of the most influential people met this year will be integral to the college experience for the next four years, as…