Grant Writing | On The Horizon ” May 18, 2012

May 19, 2012 – 9:58 am

Sports Hall of Fame Banquet Tickets are on sale now for the Sports Hall of Fame annual banquet and induction ceremony, presented for the Colorado Springs Sports Corp. The banquet is Oct. 30 at the Colorado Springs World Arena. A sold-out crowd of 700 was on hand last year. Reservations for tables or seats can be made by calling Lincoln Floyd at the Sports Corp 719-634-7333, ext. 1000 or by e-mail    .. more …

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Guaranteed Student Loans | Is Higher Education A Giant Pyramid Scheme?

May 19, 2012 – 9:30 am

Well, if you listen to Bill Hazelton, founder of CreditCardAssist.com, the answer is yes.”Higher education in this country has turned into a giant pyramid scheme. With tuition prices exploding, students are graduating with $50,000, $100,000 and $200,000+ in student loan debt and can’t find jobs that could possibly support their loan payments, let alone their living expenses. The math simply    .. more …

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Energy Efficiency | Increase Energy Efficiency With Vinyl Siding And Updating Roofing …

May 19, 2012 – 9:22 am

Of course, purchasing and installing energy efficient windows and appliances is the first step towards reducing those energy bills. Air conditioners and heaters actively use up electricity, and if they are not functioning well or up to modern standards, they could be costing you a fortune. Windows, of course, allow heat both in and out in the exact direction you don’t want, so look into insulating    .. more …

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Graduate Student Loans | Graduate Student Loan Rates

May 19, 2012 – 9:15 am

Grants, scholarships, work-study, and other forms of gift aid just do not cover the full cost of a college education. Many students find that they must supplement their savings with government and private loans. The Federal education loan programs offer lower graduate student loan interest rates and more flexible repayment plans than most consumer loans, making them an attractive way to finance    .. more …

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College Scholarships And Grants | ‘Job Well Done’

May 19, 2012 – 8:42 am

Brittany Rivard has a dream of one day opening her own restaurant, bakery and hotel.She will pursue that dream this fall when she attends Ozark Technical College in Springfield, where she will major in culinary arts.Rivard was one of 215 graduating seniors to say goodbye to McDonald County High School on Sunday, following commencement. The 2012 class motto was: “As long as we have memories,    .. more …

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Private Student Loans | RBS Citizens Financial Group Expands Education Finance Business To Offer Private Student Loans Across Continental U.S.

May 19, 2012 – 8:35 am

PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– RBS Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (RBSCFG) today announced the expansion of its student lending business and now is offering private student loans to college students across the 48 contiguous states. Eligible students must be enrolled at least half-time in a four-year undergraduate or graduate program. RBSCFG operates as Citizens Bank in New England and the    .. more …

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Federal Loans | Youth Radio — Youth Media International: Best-Kept Secrets Of Student Loan Borrowing

May 19, 2012 – 7:23 am

By: Robyn Gee Story after story about college students graduating with mountains of debt permeate the news every day. Headlines like, ” A Generation Hobbled by the Soaring Cost of College ,” suggest that today’s 18 – 34 year olds can’t pursue their dreams without shouldering years of debt repayment. President Obama has urged Congress to prevent the interest rate on Federal Subsidized    .. more …

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Government Grants | USGrants.org Launches An Exclusive Membership Portal To Help New York Citizens Apply For Government Grants

May 19, 2012 – 4:48 am

USGrants.org opens an exclusive membership portal for New York citizens to help eligible applicants apply for grants. The membership includes an 8-step DIY Guide and a Daily Grant Watcher . In addition, members will have the opportunity to connect with professional grant writers to prepare and submit applications on their behalf.New York, New York (PRWEB) May 16, 2012 “Although applying for    .. more …

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Scholarships | CHS Foundation Awards $75,000 In Scholarships

May 19, 2012 – 3:04 am

ST. PAUL, Minn., May 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ –The CHS Foundation has awarded 75 $1,000 scholarships to college students studying agriculture. This year’s recipients include 50 high school seniors and 25 two-year college students from 27 states. The CHS Foundation is the major giving entity of CHS Inc., ( CHSCP ) the nation’s leading cooperative, owned by farmers, ranchers and co-ops across the    .. more …

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Pell Grant | UMD Students Travel To D.C.

May 19, 2012 – 12:36 am

Posted at: 05/14/2012 11:04 AMBy: Samantha Mehrotra A group of UMD students will spend the next 4 days in Washington D.C., meeting with lawmakers. Students from UMD’s Legislative Action Coalition are    .. more …

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