Student Loan Limits Not Keeping Up With Tuition
As tuition rates at many colleges continues to rise, the limits that students may borrow each year has stayed the same.
Dependent undergraduates may borrow up to $2,625 their freshman year, $3,500 their sophomore year and $5,500 for each remaining year in Stafford Loans.
Keep Reading: Federal Student Loan Limits
$2,000 Scholarship for Washington, D.C. Area Students
Washington, D.C. area high school seniors and undergraduate students: Apply now for The Sallie Mae Fund “Home Runs for College” Scholarships!
The Sallie Mae Fund “Home Runs for College” Scholarships is a partnership between The Sallie Mae Fund and the Washington Nationals major league baseball team. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide funds to students with financial need from the Washington, D.C. area. All scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000.
Deadline extended to December 1, 2005!
College Students Inspired by Rosa Parks
Civil rights leader Rosa Parks influenced many aspects in American culture, including education. The Rosa Parks Scholarship Foundation has been giving out college scholarships to Michgan students for 25 years.
College newspapers across the country reflect on the passing of Civil Rights leader Rosa Parks:
From Texas Tech University Daily Toreador:
On Dec. 1, 1955, Rosa Parks was arrested, tried and convicted for keeping her seat when a white man demanded it on a bus in Montgomery, Ala. The incident is often credited with sparking a national debate on segregation and increased interest in the struggle for civil rights. Parks died Monday in a Detroit nursing home at the age of 92.
From Perdue University Exponent:
Venetria Patton said Rosa Parks’ achievements can be used to teach a lesson that individuals can make a difference in society. Patton, director of the African American studies and research center at Purdue, said that Parks’ death on Monday allows people to reconsider her importance to the civil rights movement during the 1950s and 60s. “When someone of her stature passes away, it’s a moment to stop and reflect,” Patton said.
From the University of Virginia Cavalier Daily:
“The fact is that such a small act of civil disobedience was part of such a great movement and sparked the bus boycott,” Henderson said. “It only takes one person — you don’t have to have a whole group rally behind you to get something done.”
American Dream Scholarship for African Americans
The Sallie Mae Fund recently announced a commitment to renew its popular scholarship program with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) — the “American Dream” scholarship. The Fund will provide a $500,000 grant to UNCF for 2006-2007 academic year scholarships, symbolizing a continuing commitment to help financially needy African-American students realize their college dreams. Since 2003, The Fund has made $2 million in scholarships available for the “American Dream” program.
University of Hawaii Financial Aid
The University of Hawaii is considering a $1.5 million financial aid plan for students. The program, if approved, could provide financial aid to B-average students.
UH considers $1.5M aid plan
Negotiating Your College Financial Aid
Unless your child has applied early decision, you’re probably still sweating through the college application process. And yet, though you can’t even submit the FAFSA (that would be the Free Application for Financial Student Aid) until the beginning of next year, you’d be smart to start thinking about financial aid as well.
Graduate Scholarships for Hispanic Students
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers scholarship programs specifically for current graduate students pursuing a Masters, Doctorate, JD, or other graduate degree.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund Graduate Scholarships
NAACP Sponsors College Workshops This Saturday
NAACP National Day of College Preparation to Offer Free Workshops and Clinics for Students Seeking a Higher Education On October 29 Free SAT Test Clinics, College Admission and Financial Aid Workshops offered in 19 cities.
The NAACP, in partnership with The Princeton Review Foundation, and The Sallie Mae Fund will host 19 free college preparation clinics nationwide on Saturday, October 29, 2005 from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
$40,000 Television Broadcasting Scholarship
A $40,000 college scholarship will be awarded by the Foundation of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. The award will go to a high school student who will persue studies in the area of television broadcasting or a related field.
Applications are due December 12.
BPW Colorado Scholarships for Women
BPW Colorado Foundation offers college scholarships for women persuing higher education. Since its inception in 1976, the Foundation has provided over 350 women with scholarships totaling over $265,000.
Scholarships are offered twice a year, with application deadlines of March 31 and September 30. Women 25 years of age and older who are enrolled in an accredited Colorado college or university are eligible to apply.
BPW Colorado Foundation Information & Application