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Upcoming Scholarships for High School Students
Getting a college degree in the United States is an expensive endeavor. Currently, the national student loan debt is at $1.73 trillion with the average public university student borrowing $30,030 to get a bachelor’s degree, according to EducationData.org. So, if you’re in high school and you intend to go to college, you can help yourself… Read More
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Upcoming Scholarships for College Students
Millions of U.S. college students take out student loans to pay for college. The national student loan debt totals $1.73 trillion with the average public university student borrowing $30,030 to get a bachelor’s degree, according to EducationData.org. Before you borrow, though, it is prudent to maximize the free money available to you, such as grants… Read More
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The RIG Future Academy Scholarship Application
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The Complete Guide to Merit Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships help millions of students pay their way through college each year. Designated for high-achieving students, these scholarships are often hard to get and frequently involve intensive application processes. But they also often pay out large awards and sometimes offer non-monetary support as well in the form of mentorship and guidance. If you are… Read More
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Scholarships for Hispanic High School Seniors
There are now over 60 million Hispanic and Latinx residents of the United States, including more than 3 million Hispanic students enrolled in two- or four-year programs. As Hispanic and Latinx college enrollment continues to increase, scholarship opportunities play a crucial role in enabling Hispanic students to complete their degrees. Hispanic students are less likely… Read More
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Who Qualifies for Student Loan Relief Under Biden’s Plan?
Updated April 8, 2021 President Joe Biden has made it clear that he wants to alleviate financial burdens for student loan borrowers. This article provides information on the state of his student loan actions and proposals and explains who would qualify for student loan cancellation and/or forgiveness if his proposals become law. Extending student loan… Read More
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How Do Student Loans Work? — Interview With Holly Morrow, Senior Vice President of Knowledge, uAspire
TUN sits down with Holly Morrow, the senior vice president of knowledge at uAspire, to discuss how student loans work. TUN: Holly, thanks so much for joining us. MORROW: Thank you. Let’s start with the basics. What is a student loan? Great question. There are basically three types of financial aid that a student can… Read More
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Scholarships for Hispanic Students
There are more Hispanic students attending college in the United States today than ever before. Between 2000 and 2015, Hispanic undergraduate enrollment more than doubled to 3 million, according to the Hechinger Report. The rates of Hispanic students going to and graduating from college both increased. However, Hispanic Americans, the largest minority group in the… Read More
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Scholarships for High School Students
There’s no question that the price of college can be overwhelming. A single year costs more than $30,000 on average. That’s why it is so important for students to start searching for scholarships early. The good news is, even if you’re a freshman in high school, there are many amazing scholarships out there. You can… Read More
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How to Write a Financial Aid Appeal Letter — Interview With Megan Walter, Policy Analyst, NASFAA
TUN sits down with Megan Walter, a policy analyst with the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA), for tips on how students should write their financial aid appeal letter. TUN: Megan, thanks for joining us. WALTER: Happy to be here. Thanks for having me. So, when is it fair for students to appeal… Read More
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How to Pay for College — Interview With Cathy Mueller, Executive Director, Mapping Your Future
TUN sits down with Cathy Mueller, the executive director of Mapping Your Future, for advice on how to pay for college. TUN: Cathy, thanks so much for joining us. MUELLER: Thank you. I know that college sticker prices can be overwhelming. To calm some students’ nerves, do you know if students typically end up paying… Read More
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How to Get a Student Loan — Interview With Cathy Mueller, Executive Director, Mapping Your Future
TUN sits down with Cathy Mueller, the executive director of Mapping Your Future, to discuss how you can get a student loan. TUN: Cathy, thanks so much for joining us. MUELLER: Thank you. So, there are two types of student loans, which are federal loans and private loans. Let’s start with federal student loans. Can… Read More
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How to Pay Back Student Loans — Interview With Barry Coleman, VP of Counseling and Education Programs, NFCC
TUN sits down with Barry Coleman, the vice president of counseling and education programs at the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC), to discuss tips on how to pay back your student loans. TUN: Barry, thanks so much for joining us. COLEMAN: Glad to be with you today. To start off, when will students have… Read More
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Scholarships for Graduate Students
For professionals and recent graduates in many fields, a graduate-level education is a necessary step to achieve their professional goals. But the cost of a graduate degree remains prohibitive for many students. Annual tuition toward a master’s degree can cost between $24,000 and $40,000 per year, and a doctoral degree can cost anywhere from $17,000… Read More
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How to Consolidate Student Loans — Interview With Betsy Mayotte, President and Founder, The Institute of Student Loan Advisors
TUN sits down with Betsy Mayotte, the president and founder of The Institute of Student Loan Advisors (TISLA), to discuss what you should know before you consolidate your student loans. TUN: Betsy thanks so much for joining us. MAYOTTE: Hi! What does it mean to consolidate your student loans? As opposed to refinancing, when we… Read More
