Scholarship Saturday – March 30, 2019

The deadlines for the scholarships that were on this list have passed. To see scholarships that are still accepting applications, visit more recent Scholarship Saturday posts.

Student Loans: Facts and Consolidation

Education is important. It definitely is. What better way to ensure your future than to equip yourself with quality higher education? You might have dreamt of becoming a doctor, engineer or lawyer in the future. Unfortunately, this privilege may not be readily available to some. Some may not be able to afford to pay the costs of higher education out of their current income. This is where student loans come in.

A student loan is an unsecured debt primarily available to students who want to secure higher levels of education. This usually includes payments for tuition fees, board, lodging, books, supplies, equipment, such as calculators and laptops, and other miscellaneous expenses. Read More

Ask These Financial Aid Questions Before Committing to a College

When you receive your financial aid award from the college or colleges you want to attend, you may want to send in your enrollment deposit right away. However, do you have the answers to all of your financial questions? Probably not. While some colleges do an amazing job of including answers to most frequently asked questions, many colleges do not include this information with their financial aid award letters. Before committing to any college, make sure you have the answers to the following 18 questions related to financial aid so you can make the best financial decision for you and your family. Read More

Strategies for ADHD Students to Improve Writing Skills

According to The American Psychiatric Association (APA), more than 5% of children in the United States have ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The National Survey of Children’s Health has found that approximately 9.4% of children aged 2-17, that is, around 6.1 million, had been diagnosed with ADHD since 2016. The percent of children receiving medical treatment is considered to be about 5.2% of the total of 9.4%. Read More

7 Helpful Apps All College Students Should Know

It is nearly impossible to imagine how navigating life in the 21st century works without smartphones. Pretty much every student uses this tool out of necessity, but we all know that its utility transcends matters of use – it is an integral part of a modern lifestyle. As such, smartphones and other portable devices are double-edged swords. As tools for contact, organization, scheduling, and information, they are invaluable, and yet they can also present sources of endless distraction. If college students strive to use smartphones to their own advantage, they should become familiar with helpful apps that can improve their academic performance. Read More