Top Sources of Financial Aid for Women Returning to School

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Women often find themselves in financial situations that they did not expect; for example, a woman who desired only to be a stay-at-home mother finds herself widowed at an early age or must make up for lost income when her spouse gets laid off or has difficulty finding work. At times like this, women, especially those with children, may find themselves on the brink of panic. This is a normal reaction, but women in this predicament may have more options than they think. Some should consider taking this time to train for a vocation that will give them and their families the financial security they need for the future.

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How to Get Free Money for College

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Free College Grant Money

While costs of college tuition continue to skyrocket, state and federal governments have been working to make money available to make a university education a little more affordable. The average tuition at public colleges rose 8.3 percent in 2011 and now exceeds $17,000, including room and board. This is a major reason about a third of students at major universities seeking a bachelor’s degree fail to finish. Due largely to this decrease in college completion rates, the U.S. federal government last year made $50 billion in grants available to college students. Finding these grants is not as easy as finding student loans, but they are available for those who know what to look for and where.

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6 Tips For College Graduates to Find a Job

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College Graduate Jobs NeededSo you’ve done it. The four years of coursework, homework, and finals has finally come to an end. Now its time to put that degree to work, and start a successful career. You may have had extensive training throughout your collegiate career, but a real interview for a real job is something you can only prepare for. In the real world, there are not a list of questions to chose from, you do not get a grade, and you are not guaranteed a job. So now that I have you just a little bit worried, the good news is that you can do some preparation, and set yourself up to succeed.

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5 Great Christmas Gifts for College Students

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Christmas is coming, are you ready? If you have a college student on your gift-giving list, buying an appropriate gift can be tough. If you want to break free from gifts of socks, underwear and towels, why not buy something a little more hip and modern? Here are five gifts that any college student is sure to not only appreciate, but love!

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Roll your Career Wheels via Distance Learning

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Unemployment is one of the toughest phases that an individual can lead through in his or her life. However, sitting and brooding over your fate is certainly not an option, you need to think of something that can roll your career wheels towards success and distance learning stands as the smartest option. Your career planning should start with educational prospects.

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How to Manage Your Student Loans Without Them Managing You

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If you’re about to graduate, or if you’ve recently graduated, chances are that you’ve got some kind of student loans. Learning how to manage these college loans so they don’t negatively affect your life is an important part of your post-graduate future. While paying them off as soon as possible is the ideal way to deal with student loans, that’s not an option for most people.  The next best thing is to learn how to manage your student loans in a financially positive way. Below, a few tips for handling your student loans after you graduate.

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Nursing Job Crisis – To Few Nurses

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Even during tough economic times, the healthcare industry is facing an unprecedented nursing shortage. As demand for qualified nurses grows, the job opportunities for trained registered nurses will grow as well. Even at the height of the economic recession, the nursing industry added more than 428,000 jobs in an 18-month period. The need is only expected to grow with at least 55 percent of registered nurses planning to retire by 2020.

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