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No-Loan Colleges Overview and A Complete List

Find your path to a debt-free college education with our comprehensive list and overview of no-loan colleges. Learn about benefits and how t

Do you dream of going to college but worry about how you'll afford it?

The good news is that there are colleges and universities out there that offer financial aid packages without student loans.

These are called "no-loan colleges," and we've compiled a complete list and overview for you. Read on!

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#WednesdayMotivation #WednesdayWisdom Reposted from @watwbroward (@get_regrann) - October 1st is known as #FAFSAday but for college-bound students in my home state of Florida, it’s also the first day you can submit your Florida Financial Aid Application for Bright Futures Scholarship eligibility. The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship program is an incredible gift in #collegeaffordability You can qualify for either 75% tuition or 100% tuition paid for in-state public colleges. Little known fact - you can also apply the equivalent amount toward the tuition at any in-state private college as well . First, you have to meet the eligibility requirements. Then you have to file your application. When you get your financial aid award letter from your college of choice, these funds should be applied against your tuition costs. Don’t miss out, as these scholarships are also first-come first-serve. Check out @admissionisms blog for more information . . . . #floridabrightfutures #fafsa #brightfutures #brightfuturescholarship #collegescholarship #collegescholarships #floridacolleges #scholarships #scholarshipopportunities #scholarshipsearch #moneyforcollege #debtfreefamily #debtfreecommunityfl #LBoogiePopWorld #PopCultureMedia #Miami #MiamiDade BrowardCounty #SouthFlorida #ConcertReviews #AlbumReviews #Freelance #BloggerForHire #MovieScreenings #FilmFestivals #ABFF #JazzGardens https://www.instagram.com/p/B3IVnEYhmXc/?igshid=z4495dyphprk

[paulcurleybc]

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Saving The Work-Study Program:  What The PA Promise Has In Store For Work-Study Programs

Working through college is a reality for a large sum of students. Most seek jobs in restaurants, gas stations, or some other retail job. While living away from home or no longer collecting a weekly allowance from mom and dad, the extra money helps out with college expenses, groceries, gas, and for some, bills and rent. Then, there are the students who depend on a federal work-study program.

Federal work-study is a program that allows for undergrad and graduate students to work part time jobs that help assist with college funds. These are financial need based programs. The program lets students work on or off campus in a job that’s either related to their path of study or with a nonprofit organization. Work-study not only provides funds needed to help pay for education, but it also offers job experience for the real world.

In the light of the Trump presidency, Federal Work-Study programs are in danger of being cut out of the FY budget or completely eliminated. There would be no compensation in place for students to help pay off their expenses.

The budget proposes a $1 billion cut to Federal Work-Study programs. According to the Department of Education’s FY outline, “the money from cutting work-study programs will be given to the students who need it most”. The statement leaves a lot of questions unanswered as to how that money will be given to students with additional financial needs.

Pennsylvania has its own work-study program aside from the federal work-study. PA work-study, according to the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), students can currently work up to 40 hours a week with a pay rate that must be at least minimum wage. Minimum wage in Pennsylvania is currently $7.25 an hour.

Recently, PA Governor Tom Wolf has signed a bill that will raise minimum wage to $12 an hour for state workers and contractors and will raise to $15 an hour by 2024.Something similar will occur under the PA Promise with PA Work-Study students.

The PA Promise aims to expand the state Work-Study program, especially in the absence of federal funding. Part of the plan would propose that federal work-study for 15 hours be given. However, PA is prepared for any lack of funding federally. In that case, they would use state funds to expand the program. This will allow students to work 500 hours during the semester and give them a salary of up to $15 an hour by 2024.

Thousands of students depend on work-study in private and state schools to help them pay for expenses. With the threat of cuts looming over our heads, PA Promise is needed to help strengthen Pennsylvania’s already existing state funded work-study program. Those that are qualifying and willing to work should not have exasperating stress pertaining to their financial standing in the next coming semesters. Working your way through college, balancing homework, and having a social life are hard enough.

By Xiana Fontno, APSCUF-KU Intern

https://www.pennbpc.org/sites/default/files/KRC_PBPC_PAPromise_Final.pdf

https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2017/03/17/trumps-work-study-proposal-causes-stir

https://billypenn.com/2018/07/10/pennsylvanias-minimum-wage-is-7-25-an-hour-does-it-need-to-change/

https://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/whitehouse.gov/files/omb/budget/fy2018/2018_blueprint.pdf

https://www2.ed.gov/about/overview/budget/budget18/summary/18summary.pdf

https://www.pheaa.org/funding-opportunities/work-study-employment/index.shtml

[paulcurleybc]

#collegeaffordability in today's #Barrons issue.

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[majoringindebt]

"I hope my bill will be the beginning of a revolution to the very pressing issue of the costs of college that students face these days," Logue said in a statement. "We cannot expect today's students to have a higher standard of living than their parents if they continue to leave college saddled with so much debt."

Even on a topic as politically sympathetic as making college more affordable, it remains to be seen if the Republican's bill can make any headway in California's Democratic-controlled Legislature.

Read more here: http://www.sacbee.com/2013/01/03/5089069/california-lawmakers-bill-pushes.html#storylink=cpy