-by Thomas Hauck
Years ago, a liberal arts education was designed to prepare a young person to be a productive and informed member of society. With the scramble for entry-level jobs getting tougher, many college students are focusing their studies with an eye toward their employability after graduation. Students are increasingly asking themselves which college majors are the most sought-after…
-by Thomas Hauck
With the cost of college soaring, more and more families are depending upon student loans to pay the cost of higher education. That can be a good thing, if the funds come from low-interest federal loans. If they are of the higher-interest private variety, they can be expensive. Most families will turn to private student loans only…
-by Thomas Hauck
College families don’t need anyone to tell them that college costs are soaring. According to The College Board, the average cost of a private four-year college is now $25,143 per year. In response, more and more families are taking out student loans to pay for college education. But due to the current recession, as demand increases the…
-by Thomas Hauck
You’ve seen the news reports and the discussions on the talk shows about a growing phenomenon: so-called “helicopter parents.” These are moms and dads who can’t seem to cut the apron strings when their son or daughter goes off to college. They hover over their child and get involved in every aspect of their child’s life. Helicoptering…
-by Thomas Hauck
Social networking websites have become a part of daily life for many high school students. They use sites such as Myspace and Facebook to post photos, communicate with their friends, and express themselves freely. It’s easy for teens to think that they live in their own bubble, but kids who are applying to college should know that…
-by Thomas Hauck
For many parents, paying for college can seem like a daunting proposition. At an average cost of $25,000 per year and rising, a student entering a four-year private institution can expect to pay a total of $115,000 by the time he or she graduates. If a child is eight years old right now and will enter college…
-by Thomas Hauck
Many colleges and universities take great pride in having a “need-blind” admissions policy. With the goal of making higher education accessible to qualified students without regard to financial status, many colleges encourage low-income students to apply with the assurance that the college will be able to offer the student a combination of grants and loans that will…
A recent survey suggests that not having a college degree can hamper your career.
-By Brett Wallach
How The Teach Grant Program Can Help Prospective Educators
We all hear about how schools, especially those in low-income areas, are failing their students. The reasons for these failures are many and subject to debate. No matter what side of the political spectrum that you may be on, I think that we can all agree that good,…
- By Brett Wallach
A Way For Middle Class Students To Maximize College Funding
At a time when the economy is suffering and parents (like me) are wondering how to afford to send our prodigies off to school during these difficult times, the Hope Credit has been increased from $1,650 to $1,800 for parents with a modified adjusted gross income…
