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What’s the Big Deal About College Anyway?

Dec 30th, 2008 | By CollegeArea.com News Feed | Category: Featured Articles

There are a lot of teenagers that don’t see the value of higher education. This article will explain to them how an education can greatly improve their quality of life for years to come.



Great Tips For Success in College Or University

Dec 30th, 2008 | By CollegeArea.com News Feed | Category: Featured Articles

We all know that getting decent grades is important for success in college or university. However, there is a lot more to just grades when it comes to doing well in college and university. The following are some great tips regarding lifestyle and personal balance on campus to help you.



Most Popular College Admissions Articles in ‘08

Dec 30th, 2008 | By CollegeArea.com News Feed | Category: Admissions, Featured Articles

As the year comes to a close, I thought I’d highlight the college admissions articles that generated the most reader interest in 2008.

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Just in time for 2009: Tax breaks for students!

Dec 30th, 2008 | By CollegeArea.com News Feed | Category: Featured Articles, Finance

Taxpaying students, for this upcoming tax season you can claim the Hope tax credit or the Lifetime Learning tax credit by completing Parts I and III of IRS Form 8863 and entering the education credit amount on your 1040 or 1040A when completing your ta…



Recession Forces Students to Shop Around

Dec 26th, 2008 | By CollegeArea.com News Feed | Category: Featured Articles, Finance

A survey found that students are applying to less expensive schools and looking for scholarships.



6 Rules That Can Help You Afford a Private College

Dec 24th, 2008 | By CollegeArea.com News Feed | Category: Featured Articles, Finance

A single mom who lost her home to foreclosure found ways for her daughter to attend a private college.



Obama Pledge Stirs Hope in Early Education

Dec 17th, 2008 | By CollegeArea.com News Feed | Category: Featured Articles, Politics

A $10 billion promise would be the largest new initiative for young children since Head Start began in 1965.



Governor to Unveil a Low-Cost Student Loan Program

Dec 16th, 2008 | By CollegeArea.com News Feed | Category: Featured Articles

Gov. David A. Paterson plans to announce a low-cost student loan program to help 45,000 students in New York secure credit and cope with tuition increases at both public and private colleges.



49 States Flunk College Affordability Test

Dec 3rd, 2008 | By CollegeArea.com News Feed | Category: Featured Articles, Finance

California, the only state that passed in the study, scraped by with a C minus.