College: Where the money is ...

Wednesday, October 25, 2006

LEARNING HOW to pay for higher education is an education in itself.
   It requires throwing away myths that only straight-A students get scholarships and money for needy students will suddenly appear.
   And it requires much detective work to find out just where the money is.
   The special report offers a survey of this complex realm, and directions on where you can go to find out even more ...

When it comes to paying for college, research is the key Financial aid: Scholarship winners offer advice on securing awards (Expanded online version) College graduates' growing loan burdens can affect job, family and housing choices Online resources can help find your best options Athletes go the extra mile to acquire scholarships Having assorted talents proves to be beneficial Families maximize their eligibility for financial aid A checklist for the countdown to college State agency offers essential aid to enrolled students		ONLINE CHAT TRANSCRIPT Read the transcript of a chat with Duquesne University Director of Financial Aid Richard Esposito. RECENT COVERAGE Pa. sheds top spot in public college pricing (10-25-06) Colleges caught in tuition alms race (10-22-06) MORE MUST-READS More background on issues and info for college-bound students and their families from the Post-Gazette: Home and Away: College-bound kids don't stray far from home. A two-part series on where kids go to college. Who Gets In? The key to college admission remains a mystery. A PG education package provides some clues. Making Choices: Part of the college experience

First published on October 25, 2006 at 12:00 am