I am going to go back to college after a long hiatus. Are there any good places on the web to look for college scholarships, besides Fast Web? I am preferably looking for an answer from someone who has had success vs. someone who does a Google search and regurgitates information I already know.
What university are you going to? I got many of my scholarships from the university I went to. So if you go to a large school, be looking out for exclusive scholarships and grants for that school only.
i am sixteen years old and i am about to graduate high school. i want to know what courses in college i should take to become a homicide detective or investigator and any other information you can give me!
Normally those are higher-level jobs in the police department, and you have to get promoted into them. Therefore, you need a major that will get the police department interested in you. The obvious one would be criminal justice, but there are those who focus on things like psychology,which might be helpful.
What is a good major that will allow me to work in college admissions or advising? I love the college atmosphere and just can't leave it. I also like working with people and helping them solve problems. Especially financial or college problems. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
It depends on what you want to advise. If it's a general advisor in an undergraduate college, you just need a bachelor's in anything then work your way up. At the graduate level you will need a graduate degree, preferably in the same area as the field you are advising (they want you to advise something that you actually know about!). At more prestigious grad programs you may need two masters or a doctoral degree.
My son (age 19) started college in fall 2007. I made monthly payments towards his college tuition/room board. I received a 1098 recently. I do not understand this form, plus it is in my son's name even though I am making the payments.
Thanks for any help!!
You can claim it as he is your dependent. You need to look up the information for the Hope credit. You don't have to understand the 1098 in order to use it. Just insert the amounts in the boxes! You must file the 1040 in order to use it. I believe their is at least a worksheet or form you will need, too. It should all be in the FAQ section I found for you.
http://search.irs.gov/web/query.html?col=allirs&charset=utf-8&qp=&qs=-Wct%3A%22Internal+Revenue+Manual%22&qc=&qm=&rf=&oq=&qt=hope+credit
The online associateâ??s degree turns a dim future into a shining world of opportunity for the thousands of high school graduates who choose to start working instead of continuing to college. Such a degree, at most culinary arts schools, takes about two years to earn. Consider this:
ï?§ Most applicants to online schools who have only a college diploma are eligible for Pell Grants, and student loans can cover the rest of the cost
ï?§ According to 2000 US Census data, the average annual earnings for persons with an associates degree is $33,000.00
Do you have a creative side? Do you enjoy food? Do you like working on projects? You should seriously think about a career in the culinary arts if you answered yes to any of these questions. You can still benefit from cooking classes, even if youâ??re naturally gifted. You can earn an online degree in as little as 15 months. You can complete your education at your own pace and begin an exciting career creating delicious food for high paying customers.
A private vocational or correspondence school can be the ideal foundation for advancing your career, whether youâ??re new to the job market or looking to develop your skills. While a lot of private vocational and correspondence schools are of good reputation and teach the skills essential to get a good job, others may not be as responsible. Do your homework before enrolling for any course of study.
The International Hotel School offers a great selection of correspondence study options to those already in the hospitality industry, in response to needs expressed by the industry. Correspondence studies suit all levels of staff that wish to update their knowledge and improve their operating standards and practices. The wide variety of correspondence course options is geared towards solving specific managerial and operational concerns.
Studying for a degree from one of the many expert culinary arts schools around the country is a great way to get ready for a fulfilling and worthwhile career. The precise substance of your classes will hinge on the kind of degree you opt for
Adam O’Connor
http://www.articlesbase.com/education-articles/how-to-find-colleges-and-universities-with-culinary-programs-80447.html
If you have kids, you know before long they’ll be grown up and ready to move on to the next part of their lives. For most, that means some sort of higher education, typically at a four-year institution. It’s not news that tuition continues to increase across the board at almost every major college and university. As state governments face tighter budget restrictions, one of the first areas to be hit is the price tag of a credit hour at a state university. In many cases, even if the state budget isn’t suffering, to keep pace with rising costs and inflation, universities are still forced to raise tuition.
There are a lot of options available to save for college. Even if you get started late, you have a wide-range of options. One of the most popular options today, is the 529 plan. 529s are in every state in the U.S. and come in two basic forms. One is investing in a tax-free savings account which is then invested by a state administrator in an attempt to achieve a rate of return that will help you outpace inflation. The other, a prepaid tuition plan, isn’t as widely available and isn’t in as many states. The advantages of both are different, as are the disadvantages, but here are some of the basics of a prepaid plan.
Prepaid tuition plans, a version of the 529 plan, are known as a Prepaid Educational Arrangement or PEA. There are two basic versions of the PEA. In one version, you buy units of future college tuition at today’s prices. These units are generally split up in percentages or credit hours. The other version allows you to buy contracts for a specific number of years of college. (Between 1 and 5) Simply put, a PEA allows a person to buy a future college education at current college prices.
You can pay for the PEA either in a lump sum, or in installations, but don’t expect a windfall from this type of college savings. The states who administer the plans, guarantee that your investment will, at the very least, match college tuition increases, which in some cases, can be a lot of money if you start investing early. These plans are also very low-risk and are much more conservative than other types of college savings. They aren’t recommended for late-starters though.
The PEA a handy tool for aunts, uncles, and grandparents who want to help a relative with their educational costs and one major advantage is that anyone can purchase a PEA for anyone else. No relation is even necessary.
One of the other drawbacks of the PEA is that it usually requires your child to choose a school in the state. But if your child is willing to abandon hopes of moving far-away from mom and dad, for a free education, it shouldn’t be a problem. One advantage though is that most PEAs are transferable to other members of your family in case one of your children decides not to attend college. Also, the distributions from the PEAs cannot be taxed by the federal government, as long as they’re used for tuition and fees.
One of the best examples of a PEA success story was found in USA Today, (11/6/01), Jeffery Smith, a lawyer in Florida invested in that state’s PEA program in 1982 after his daughter was born.
At the time, the state-tuition level in Florida was at a slim $17.50 per credit hour! Smith’s daughter recently graduated from the University of Florida, and when she did, tuition was $120 an hour! But, Smith locked in early, at a low rate, and was able to reap the rewards of the PEA.
Not all stories end this way, and PEAs might not be right for you. But saving for college has never been easier or more convenient and it’s never too late to start planning. PEAs are just one of the extensive opportunities for securing your child’s future and typically contain less risk. By meeting with a trusted financial professional and finding out your options, you move one step closer to helping your child take part in the most important investment of their lives: their education.
Robert Valentine
http://www.articlesbase.com/finance-articles/college-planning-a-prepaid-education-58960.html
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