Obama’s Pell Grant May Increase to $5,550

President Obama recently made it a priority to increase the value of the prized Pell Grant to an impressive $5,350 for the 2009-2010 year. However he is considering raising it again to $5,550 for the 2010-2011 academic year. This is an increase of $200 over the previous year and there is no doubt this money [...]

About College Scholarships and Grants

Some of the best ways to pay for a college education is by focusing on either scholarships or grants. With college scholarships and grants, none of the money has to be repaid, in contrast to Federal student loans as well as private loans. Access to these types of funding usually has to do with the [...]

How To Apply for Student Grants and Loans

With national tuition costs on the rise, student loans are an extremely important resource for students wishing to finance their education. However, many students are intimidated when it comes to the actual application process. With the advent of the World Wide Web and the help of federal organizations such as FAFSA, the application process has [...]