Cal Grants: Keys to Qualification

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If you are looking into ways to finance your student’s college education, Cal Grants are a great option for those who qualify. They offer up to $12,192 per year for college expenses at any qualifying California college, university, career or technical school. Best of all, unlike student loans, Cal Grants don’t need to be repaid. To be eligible … [Read more...]

AP Courses: How Much is Too Much?

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As colleges get increasingly competitive, students find themselves taking more and more AP (Advanced Placement) classes to gain an edge. Schools can offer up to 34 courses from Art History to Statistics for students to choose from. And why not? The rigorous classes (and a high score on the year-end exams) can boost grade point averages and … [Read more...]

February 2012: Mind The Gap, Your Financial Aid Package & More

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Greetings! Happy February! Now is the time to be researching private scholarships to fill the gap. Not sure what that means? Keep reading to find out and to learn 7 tips to get the best financial aid package possible. Last night's College Funding Workshop at North Tahoe High School was great! It was a pleasure to meet more parents of college … [Read more...]

Will Your College Degree Pay Off?

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With the job market in turmoil and college tuition skyrocketing, it’s understandable that many people are concerned about the marketability of their college degree, not to mention their earning potential. Payscale.com recently released a study that ranks college degrees by salary, including starting pay and mid-career pay. Not surprisingly, the … [Read more...]

5 Steps to a Finance-Savvy Student

Westface.Blog.5TipstoPrepareforCollege.01.18.2012

Heading off to college means gaining independence in several ways, and financial independence is one of the most important. Take some time to teach your student to navigate financial waters before they are on their own to avoid trouble with credit cards, overdraft fees and other tricky financial woes. Here are a few steps to take now, so you … [Read more...]