Once You Qualified, Now You Don’t

July 3, 2010

Just another sign or our recessionary times: More individuals who qualified for state grants based on financial need are now being denied those grants as funds become limited. The strains on the economy are now being felt in the state run financial aid programs for students. In Washington, for instance, the state’s Need Grant is their largest [...]

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Work Study May be Harder to Find Next Year

July 1, 2010

Important Program Being Reduced As Stimulus Funds Dry Up For many students, one of the best ways to reduce the cost of attending college is to enroll in a work-study program. However, due to cuts in many education programs, many universities are being forced to reduce federal work-study programs. Universities being hit the hardest include [...]

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529 College Saving Plans and How They Can be Taxed

June 16, 2010

Many families are saving for college in 529 college savings plans. These are great for some people but there is a downside many families don’t realize. This white paper explains how the earnings of a 529 college savings plan can be taxable.

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Beware of Credit Card Companies Bearing Gifts

March 5, 2010

Smartest credit cards, checking accounts and more.

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College requires international study (The Daily Aztec)

March 2, 2010

By: Janel Bruan, Staff Writer More undergraduate students will need to study abroad soon The College of Health & Human Services can be added to the growing list of programs San Diego State offers that require international experience. Next fall, CHHS will be requiring its undergraduate students to have international academic experience to…

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