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2022 College Scholarship Scams

College Aid Consulting Services

For students who are struggling to pay tuition and other college expenses, an unexpected offer of a scholarship can seem like a wish come true. I have always preached to students and their families over the years that they should be wary of websites, seminars, or other schemes that promise to find scholarships for a fee.

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Smart Summer Money Moves: Financial Strategies for High School and College Students

CFAA College Financial Aid Advisors

You can also learn more about personal finances from local seminars, webinars, or experts. More about Jodi and College Financial Aid Advisors Jodi is a FAFSA financial advisor who helps with the financial aid process to help families of college students maximize their financial aid.

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How to Cover the Cost of Policy Seminar

COE

How to Cover the Cost of Policy Seminar. Members of the Minnesota TRIO delegation meet with Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) in her office on Capital Hill during Policy Seminar 2022. That’s when COE holds its annual Policy Seminar, which this year will take place from Sunday, March 19, through Wednesday, March 22. .

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Find Scholarships for College With These 10 Search Tools

Student Loan Hero

Even a small award can reduce the amount you might need to borrow in student loans. And remember, even small scholarships can help reduce the amount you take out in student loans. In addition, many various online seminars help college students find scholarships. CareerOneStop. Attend a scholarship workshop.

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The Council for Opportunity in Education Hosts U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A. Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill

COE

Cardona During Its 43rd Annual Policy Seminar on Capitol Hill March 14, 2024 — by Terrance L. Cardon a for remarks during its annual Policy Seminar on Monday, March 18. Secretary Cardona will speak to the TRIO community during the event’s one-day Seminar on Relations with the U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel A.

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Guard Against Student Aid Scams

College Planners of America

The following scams are common and criminals are continuously creating new ones: Fake listings: These scams for apartments, used books, movers, and other services, start with an ad, usually at the beginning of a semester, that offers things that students need quickly — at an attractively low price. Students shouldn’t yield to pressure.

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Kvaal Discusses ED Response to SCOTUS Decisions

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Undersecretary of Education James Kvaal made an appearance at the Education Writers Association’s 2023 Higher Education Seminar for a moderated discussion and to answer questions from the assembled writers. The department announced last week that over four million student borrowers had enrolled in SAVE plans.