http://collegefinancialaidguide.com/blog Tue, 01 Jul 2008 01:48:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today President Bush signed a new bill into law that boosts GI Bill college benefits. The Associated Press lists the benefits outlined in the bill: $63 billion over 10 years for increased college aid for military service members and veterans who served after Sept. 11, 2001. The value of the benefit is ... http://collegefinancialaidguide.com/blog/2008/new-gi-bill-passes-offers-benefits-for-post-911-vets/ It is important to know which  courses of study are more likely to lead to higher salaries after graduation. With all the complications and difficulties of paying for college though, it is just important to choose the degree plan that is right for you. An article in this week's MarketWatch ... http://collegefinancialaidguide.com/blog/2008/needed-advice-on-choosing-a-college-major/ As you get ready to go back to school this fall, or to begin your freshman year, you should already be thinking about all the many ways you can save money. Like most students, you are likely to find that textbooks constitute the biggest expense you have to deal with ... http://collegefinancialaidguide.com/blog/2008/how-to-save-big-money-on-textbooks/ Is "making good money" on the top of your list of after-college goals? Unless you're preparing for a career in social work or the arts, that might sound like a silly question. This week, Forbes.com features some of the latest info on the earning potential of various college majors. Along ... http://collegefinancialaidguide.com/blog/2008/recent-news-on-graduate-earning-potential/ Becky McCray from Small Biz Survival recently interviewed Chris Penn of the Financial Aid Podcast. This audio interview is available to listen to online or download as an MP3. He offered lots of great advice for college students and parents: Tips for students from rural, or small towns Importance of ... http://collegefinancialaidguide.com/blog/2008/advice-for-college-students/ Saving money is always a priority for college students. One of the best ways to do that is by using the best transportation options available. To help get you thinking about how to save on transportation before the fall semester begins, here is a short list of the most common ... http://collegefinancialaidguide.com/blog/2008/saving-money-on-transport/ If you are a high school or college student, you may be feeling the pressure right now to spend your summer break working. It's a great idea if you know it will pay off for you. If your priority is paying for college is though, you may find better ways ... http://collegefinancialaidguide.com/blog/2008/earn-money-for-college-while-youre-not-working/ Avoiding additional debt, including student loans, may be a growing concern for all of us right now, but it is important not to forget that the free financial aid money you want is still out there. The Federal Government, along with State Governments and institiuions, gives out billions of ... http://collegefinancialaidguide.com/blog/2008/a-quick-reminder-about-federal-grants/ An article in today's on-line Wall Street Journal highlights the surprising effect financial aid can have on the affordability of private schools. To echo the author's opening statements, I am one of those many students who started out in an affordable (community) college, even though I knew I could take ... http://collegefinancialaidguide.com/blog/2008/funds-for-college-low-dont-sell-yourself-short/ This past week, my Memorial Day post, How to Support Our Veterans' Education Benefits, was entered in to the "How To.." group writing contest at Pureblogging. There were a total of 15 other entries, which covered a wide range of topics. Here are my personal picks for top five. How to Play ... http://collegefinancialaidguide.com/blog/2008/pureblogging-writing-contest/