College Positive

Student Debt

Fri, 03 Aug 2012 16:13:02 -0400

News media sometimes run stories about students who graduated with
six-figure student loan debt. Such articles have appeared in
Businessweek, the Chronicle of Higher Education, CNN, the Huffington
Post, the Miami New Times, Money Magazine, the New York Times, NPR, the
San Francisco Chronicle and the Wall Street Journal. These stories have
shock value and sensationalize the student debt problem, but the
borrowers depicted in these stories are not representative of typical
college graduates. Most undergraduate students graduate with an
affordable amount of debt, with less that 10% of college graduates
having total student loan debt exceeding their annual income. The
average debt at graduation for Bachelor’s degree recipients in 2011 was
about $27,000, about the cost of a new car.

Nevertheless, much can be learned by examining extreme examples. Extrema
can help identify the strengths and weaknesses of the student loan
system. I have written a student aid policy analysis paper that analyzes
the characteristics of students who graduate with an extreme amount of
debt, in excess of $100,000.

The full paper can be found at
www.finaid.org/educators/20120801sixfiguredebt.pdf

Michigan Campus Compact’s College Positive Volunteerism...

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:34:33 -0400

Michigan Campus Compact’s College Positive Volunteerism training has been provided for University of Michigan students with the College Corps program. These college students lead “college knowledge” lessons with high school students in Oak Park, Michigan! This program has been adopted in several other schools as well such as Mott Community College, Alma College, Ferris State (Grand Rapids), Finlandia University, and Western Michigan University.

College Students please volunteer and help high school students understand what college life is all about.

For more information about College Positive Volunteerism, visit: www.compactaccess2success.com

Financial Awareness Counseling

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:55:00 -0400

Financial Awareness Counseling :

This is a useful tool for individuals to manage their student loans.

College Degrees That Hiring Managers Love

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:12:44 -0400

College Degrees That Hiring Managers Love:

If you’ve been keeping up with the unemployment figures lately, you might be wondering if going to college is worth it. The answer is a resounding yes, according to “Hard Times, Not all College Degrees are Created Equal,” a 2012 report from Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce.

thehopescholarship: The non-profit organization College Board...

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:45:56 -0400

thehopescholarship:

The non-profit organization College Board placed 857 empty school desks on the National Mall to represent the number of students who drop out of school every hour of the school day.

Degrees That Are Great For Adult Students

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:42:00 -0400

Degrees That Are Great For Adult Students:

It’s never too late to learn something new. And for older adults looking for a change, going back to school may be a smart decision.

Cleveland State University plans to raise tuition but eliminate charge for taking more credit hours

Thu, 07 Jun 2012 13:26:34 -0400

Cleveland State University plans to raise tuition but eliminate charge for taking more credit hours:

Cleveland State University, like its counterparts across the state, plans to increase tuition this fall. But it wants to buck convention by eliminating the additional charge if a student takes more than 16 credit hours a semester.

The proposed move will cost the university about $500,000 a year, but officials say it is worth it if it helps students stay on track to graduate.

hiredmyway: Neil Gaiman - Inspirational Commencement Speech at...

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 15:01:10 -0400

hiredmyway:

Neil Gaiman - Inspirational Commencement Speech at the University of the Arts 2012

Sho Yano, University Of Chicago Student, To Become Youngest M.D....

Wed, 06 Jun 2012 14:06:50 -0400

Sho Yano, University Of Chicago Student, To Become Youngest M.D. In School’s History

Top Five Degrees for Shy People

Sun, 03 Jun 2012 11:59:27 -0400

Top Five Degrees for Shy People:

If you hate the idea of taking the podium or networking, check out five degrees you’ll love.

Preparing your student for college? College Board expert gives tips

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:38:49 -0400

Preparing your student for college? College Board expert gives tips:

Montoya discussed the need for a holistic approach to college preparation that goes beyond standardized tests.

Michigan falls behind other states in college graduation

Thu, 03 May 2012 13:22:00 -0400

Michigan falls behind other states in college graduation:

Michigan is falling behind other states in preparing its teenagers for college, a trend that could hobble the state’s efforts to revitalize its economy.

world-shaker: Rep. Hansen Clarke introduces The Student Loan...

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:09:30 -0400

world-shaker:

Rep. Hansen Clarke introduces The Student Loan Forgiveness Act of 2012 (H.R. 4170) (by RepHansenClarke)

The Best Graduate Schools: US News And World Report List

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 15:01:35 -0400

The Best Graduate Schools: US News And World Report List :

2012 TYLENOL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:08:12 -0400

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By Prefessional U

Since 1991, the makers of TYLENOL® have awarded over $8.7 million to students pursuing careers in healthcare. This year a total of $250,000 in scholarships will be awarded to forty future healthcare professionals. 10 of those applicants will receive $10,000 and the remaining 30 applicants will receive $5,000 through the 22nd annual TYLENOL® Future Care Scholarship program.

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Ranking the mascots for the 2012 NCAA tournament

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:33:42 -0400

Ranking the mascots for the 2012 NCAA tournament:

Sorry, guys, but not all mascots are created equal. If you’re looking for the real important analysis on this year’s NCAA tournament, you’re in the right place. We rank all the mascots from 68 to No. 1. Check it out.

msn.foxsports.com

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:27:54 -0400

The 19 Most Fun-Loving Colleges

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:04:55 -0500

The 19 Most Fun-Loving Colleges:

Everyone loves to have fun, but some colleges are just more fun-loving than others.

Learn all about FAFSA in this music video.

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 15:43:00 -0500

Learn all about FAFSA in this music video.

Allen tells his story about how he was able to go to college.

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:25:00 -0500

Allen tells his story about how he was able to go to college.