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Scholarships for Students with Medical Conditions
How to Leverage Medical Challenges to Fund Higher Education For students with medical conditions, it can be difficult to cope with the demands of managing their illness while also handling the challenges of getting a degree. The good news is, these students may be able to alleviate some of their financial concerns thanks to the …
A Guide for Minorities in Nursing
Breaking Barriers, Expanding Diversity, and Finding Success Despite being a rapidly expanding field, the nursing profession is still working to increase diversity. Learn how minority nurses can overcome barriers and find out what’s being done to improve diversity in both nursing education and the workplace. Cultural, racial, and ethnic demographics in the United States continue …
Thriving in Trade School with a Disability
Support Services, Adaptive Tools & Resources to Succeed on the Vocational Path High school students should survey their options before joining the working world. Some students prefer vocational programs, which lead to independent skilled work. The following guide covers the benefits of vocational education. This page also explores the laws protecting students and employees with …
Veterans Can Use GI Bill to Learn Trade Skills
Turn Your Military Skills and into a Civilian Career The popular GI Bills® like the Post-9/11 GI Bill®, Montgomery GI Bill® and Vocational Rehabilitation are all programs veterans can use to learn a vocational skill. Skilled trades like automotive repair and truck driving or building trades such as carpentry, plumbing and electrical are just some …
College Success for Students with Learning Disorders
Preparation Advice & Resources for Conquering Learning Challenges at School Every student learns differently, and those with learning disorders may find the average classroom environment intimidating, especially in college. But with proper accommodations,support and preparation, students with learning disorders can not only find success,but excel in higher education. In 2017, students with learning disorders were three …
Scholarships & Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities
PAYING FOR SCHOOL, SPECIAL TUITION PROGRAMS & EXPERT ADVICE Students with disabilities deserve an education just like every other student. And like the majority of college students, students with disabilities often have trouble finding ways to pay for school and school related costs. There are many special scholarships and financial aid opportunities intended for particular …
Online Open-Enrollment Colleges: How Do They Work?
So what exactly are online open enrollment colleges? Online open enrollment colleges accept almost all applicants and have few requirements for applying.
MyCAA Program for Military Spouses
Earn Your License, Certificate or Associate Degree with the MyCAA Program for Military Spouses What’s on this page Find MyCAA Schools & ProgramsMyCAA Overview & EligibilityApplying for MyCAABenefits of Online Learning While most educational financial aid for the military is focused on the service member themselves though Tuition Assistance, Tuition Assistance Top-Up and the GI …
Test-Optional Colleges Not Requiring SAT or ACT Scores
Test-optional schools don’t require your SAT or ACT scores. Some colleges don’t consider them in admission decisions at all. Learn more about test-optional colleges.
Supporting and Protecting Undocumented Students
What Schools, Leaders & You Can Do to Help the Undocumented Community Given the political uncertainty around DACA specifically and immigration policy in general, this guide is a reminder of what educators and ordinary citizens can do to help undocumented students. While it should not be taken as legal advice, it does provide readers with …
Support for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Tips for Meeting Autistic Students’ Educational Needs Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that affects how people respond to their environment behaviorally, socially and communicatively. Since there is a wide variety of ways this disorder manifests itself, people on different parts of that spectrum have different strengths and weaknesses. No matter where a …
College Diversity & Inclusion
The Importance of Attending an Inclusive School Empirical studies have shown that socializing and interacting with those of a different race has a positive personal and academic influence on students. Benefits include improve academic development, increased cultural awareness, satisfaction with the college experience and desire to promote racial acceptance. Of course, diversity doesn’t just have …
Higher Education for Low Income Students
Opportunities & Resources Low income students face unique financial challenges in college which can make higher education seem out of reach. However, many programs exist to help these students succeed and budget for their education. Learn how universities are supporting low income students and find out more about the opportunities available on- and off-campus. The …
College Application Guide for Home Schooled Students
Advice, Scholarships & Resources As the number of homeschoolers continues to climb toward 2.5 million and more colleges roll out homeschool-specific guidelines for applicants, higher education has taken on a decidedly favorable attitude towards this population of learners. Most homeschooling families still have questions about the college application process. Learn more about the elements of …
Student Veteran’s Guide to College Success
Overcoming the Challenges of Higher Education and Career Training Veterans going to college for the first time face a wide range of challenges. Before classes begin, there’s pressure to find the right school, navigating the new GI Bill®, and making sure all necessary materials have been organized and submitted. After D-Day, there’s fitting in socially, …
Guide to High School Equivalency Exams
A Guide to the HiSET, TASC, NEDP and GED Not having a high school diploma can hinder an individual’s future potential earnings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, someone with a high school diploma has median weekly earnings of $679, while those without one come in at $494. And because a high school diploma …
Financial Aid for Military Family Members and Dependents
Scholarships, Grants & Tuition Assistance for Service Members to Attend School In 2014, more than 800,000 veterans used their Post 9/11 GI Bill® to further their post-secondary educations, which is a 67 percent increase from 2009. The rapid rise in enrollment is evidence in the value service members place on education. For many, it’s the …
Financial Aid for Latinx Students to Attend School
Scholarships for Latino, First Generation, Migrant & Undocumented Students Although Hispanic and Latino students are expected to comprise nearly half of all K-12 learners by the year 2040, this group still lags disproportionately behind other races and ethnicities when it comes to higher education, according to Pew Research. In a study of college completion by …
How to Write a College Essay
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