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A detailed but concise guide to finding and obtaining scholarships. Devon Coombs graduated Magna Cum Laude from California State University, Northridge’s Accountancy and Business Honors programs. While at CSUN, he earned the University Scholarship, the Thomas C. Bloch Achievement Scholarship, the Noski Family Scholarship, the Torchbearer Award, and the Outstanding Graduating Senior Award among many other awards and scholarships. In this book, he writes about the process he used to obtain over $40,000 in awards and scholarships. He also includes information directly from University ...

The hugely popular New York Times “Your Money” columnist and author of the bestselling The Opposite of Spoiled offers a deeply reported and emotionally honest approach to the biggest financial decision families will ever make: what to pay for college. Sending a teenager to a flagship state...

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If you are a young person, and you work hard enough, you can get a college degree and set yourself on the path to a good life, right? Not necessarily, says Sara Goldrick-Rab, and with Paying the Price, she shows in damning detail exactly why. Drawing on an unprecedented study of 3,000 young adults who entered public colleges and universities in Wisconsin in 2008 with the support of federal aid and Pell Grants, Goldrick-Rab reveals the devastating effect of these shortfalls.

William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger, and a place where hope and opportunity were hard to find. But William had read about windmills in a book called Using Energy, and he dreamed of...

Would you like to learn how to send your child to the college of their dreams WITHOUT paying full price, and in many cases, even go to college debt-free? Student debt has just reached an all-time high amounting to $2.4 trillion dollars! Kids are getting out of college with tens of thousands of dollars in debt that they can’t pay off while supporting themselves. Many have had to move back in with their parents to make ends meet. It’s an enormous problem that families are struggling with. This book will prevent you from making the costly mistakes that the majority of families make. The ...

In this eBook, we explore the landscape of college education, with a keen focus on tuition-free institutions and affordable alternatives. I will share my story on how I got my free college education and employer assisted graduate studies. There are about 18 colleges in the United States which offer tuition-free education. Drawing on my experiences in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education and teaching in colleges, we will describe a strategy of transferring from community colleges to four-year institutions. We encourage readers to develop educational plans, aligning ...

Financing a college education is a daunting task no matter what your circumstances. Best-selling author and personal finance expert, Eric Tyson offers tried and true strategic advice on how to understand loans, know your options, and how to improve your financial fitness while paying down your student loan debt.

Unlock your academic dreams with "Funding Her Dreams: College Scholarships for Women" This essential resource offers insider tips, detailed application strategies, and inspiring success stories to help you navigate the world of scholarships. Whether you're a high school senior, a college student, or a non-traditional learner, this guide empowers you to secure the financial aid you need to achieve your educational goals. Discover the path to a debt-free education and transform your future today! Brought to you by Scholarship Success Center

The Zondervan Biblical and Theological Lectures series provides a unique audio learning experience. Unlike a traditional audiobook’s direct narration of a book’s text Conformed to His Image: Audio Lectures include high-quality live recordings of college-level lectures that cover the...

“Filled with vivid details, shocking truths, and two sly, strong women who bring panache and humor to every scene. I’m simply in awe of the masterful, magical way Lauren Willig makes history come alive.” — Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Place ""A winning...

MILLION DOLLAR BABY is a how-to guide for students and families to find and win scholarships. This book will help you identify, research, find, apply to, and win millions of dollars in scholarship and grants.

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“Encouraging…Uplifting...Meeting apparently insurmountable goals requires thinking big…this will inspire.” —Publishers Weekly “Raj Shah has written a practical guide to making the world a better place. He knows what he’s talking about, because he’s done it himself. Anyone who...

“A book that both taught me so much and also kept me on the edge of my seat. It is an invaluable text from a supremely talented writer.” —Clint Smith, author of How the Word is Passed The definitive history of the pervasiveness of racial inequality in American higher education America’s...

Earn a perfect ACT score and open the door to your dream college with this structured study blueprint! Are you an overwhelmed student who’s struggling to stay on top of your ACT exam prep? Do you need a guided study resource that equips you with the knowledge you need for a passing score? Or are you looking for up-to-date practice questions and mock exams to build your confidence and eliminate anxiety? Then this book was designed for you. If you dream of landing a spot at a prestigious college or winning an important scholarship, nailing your ACT exam is a crucial step in your academic ...

An inspiring battle cry for sanity in the college application process that looks beyond the rankings to successfully determine what’s truly the best school for you or your child After spending years as an admissions director at Dartmouth, Becky Sabky had seen it all. The perfect grades, the...

One of the most captivating heroes of the last decade and the author of the New York Times bestseller Highest Duty explores the nature of leadership with some of America's best and brightest At a time of political polarization and economic turmoil, we yearn for superior leadership. Few have...

First published as The Years That Matter Most From best-selling author Paul Tough, an indelible and explosive book on the glaring injustices of higher education, including unfair admissions tests, entrenched racial barriers, and crushing student debt. Now updated and expanded for the pandemic...