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 [...]

College Scholarships vs Student Loans

There is no way you can compare the value of college scholarships against student loans. Who wouldn’t want a college scholarship that would provide grant money that did not have to be repaid versus paying back money borrowed plus interest. Simply put, a scholarship is your money to spend on college. A student loan is [...]

Finding the Best Student Grants For College

Finding the best student grants for college can seem like a daunting task but it’s easier than you might think. Money is everywhere for those wanting to improve their education and further their career.First, lets talk about some of the different grant programs that are available. Once you become educated on the programs available, you [...]