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Free non-credit courses from major universities available
The future of education is all about lifelong learning, but too many people don't further their education after they get out of school. Now the beauty of the Internet can come to rescue with continuing education options from major universities for free. Coursera.org offers free non-credit courses online from 16 ...
Tuition discounts available at some private colleges
The cost of a college education may be getting cheaper, not more expensive, at some private colleges. A new study cited in The Wall Street Journal found that 45% of last year's incoming class of freshman received discounts on tuition. The reality is colleges have priced themselves out of the ...
Finding summer jobs for teens
The talking heads say teen hiring for summer jobs isn't looking optimistic this year. But that doesn't mean you have to be locked out of a summer income. With a little advance planning and initiative, it is still possible to make money before school starts up again. Consider the following: ...
Identity theft happens in the dumpster!
College students and young people in general are among the most-targeted groups by identity thieves. The Better Business Bureau reports that a quarter of all identity theft cases are among college kids. Meanwhile, a FOX TV affiliate cited different data from the Federal Trade Commission that said young adults age ...
Is paying more for a degree worth it?
Are you a parent with a teen making a choice about which college to attend this fall? Let go of the guilt about the price tag and help your kid make the best decision from a dollars and cents perspective. The New York Times cited a study that found college ...
Tips to avoid student loan debt
There have been so many recent reports about the burden of college loan debt. For those who have already graduated, there is a high rate of delinquency and default. For those who are in college, the level of debt and the percent of students taking on loan debt are hitting ...
States take on failing public schools
As the nation’s eyes turn to the Atlanta public school cheating scandal, it serves as a reminder about the dangers of monopoly Soviet-style public schools. It’s been such a sad event to see the perp walk of distinguished educators in Georgia. Of course, they’re all innocent until proven guilty of ...
Coverdell accounts offer way to pay for private school
You may have heard of 529 accounts, but Coverdell accounts offer a little known way to save for your child's private school. With a Coverdell, you pop money in that grows tax-free and is spent tax-free on educational expenses for kids in kindergarten through 12th grade. You can contribute up ...
Indiana sets precedent for school voucher programs
Clark is heartened to share some good news -- Indiana is about to become a leader in school voucher programs. The Indiana state court upheld a law allowing students to utilize school money for private school vouchers. This movement sets a new path of hope for our children who are ...
A rising problem for private colleges
Enrolled in an online school? The brouhaha with private for-profit colleges like University of Phoenix points to a great problem in higher education.
Dangers of private for-profit colleges
Are you enrolled in an online school? The brouhaha with for-profit colleges like University of Phoenix points to a great problem in higher education -- the easy availability of student loans. University of Phoenix was once the most innovative leader in the distance learning arena. But today the school is ...
A college helping students avoid loan debt
Finally, we have a market-based solution to our nation's runaway $1 trillion student loan debt! Wait until you hear what one university is offering to do for its students.
Education and occupation used to set insurance premiums
Some auto insurers are now giving level of education and occupation greater weight in setting insurance premiums. That makes shopping multiple insurers at the time of renewal more important than ever. A new study from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) finds many auto insurers are setting rates not based ...
Is law school worth the cost?
Before you take on heavy student loan debt to go to law school, you've got to know what your prospects are when you finish, pass the bar, and go to look for a job. People have been turning their backs on law school in big numbers recently. Enrollment numbers have ...
A market-based solution to runaway student loan debt?
A Michigan-based university is offering loan repayment assistance to graduates in an effort to attract students to its programs. Spring Arbor University is a Christian liberal arts school with enrollment of about 4,000 students. The school is beginning its Loan Repayment Assistance Program this fall for incoming freshmen. They guarantee ...
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