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Many high school graduates may have a plan on what college to attend and what career they want to pursue, but do those student actually prepare themselves for the harsh reality such as who is going to be in charge of the immense amount of debt and expenses that comes along. Should it be the parent's job or the student? “Should Parents Pay for Their Children's College Education?” informs us on what exactly needs to be done to figure this dilemma out. Students such as myself are always stuck on who’s

school are impossible for them. So they even don’t consider those elite school for them. In the article MOTIVATING FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS TO ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND COLLEGE COMPLETION by TANJULA PETTY, Ed. D: Alabama State University tells us that many student tells us that needs to be social and belong .They want to feel that they belong to this society and help them in their needs. Which will give a positive message to these student that they are part of this society. And even family should

Michael Sandel, an esteemed professor of government at Harvard, says, “We live in a time when almost anything can be bought and sold” (42). This quote explains his thinking on an American societal problem; he believes that the society has become intertwined with its market. In “Markets and Morals,” Sandel explains that lower- and middle-class Americans are faced with inequality because they are unable to afford the prices set for higher-end necessities like political influence and safe neighborhoods;

There are quite a few things I'm proud of that I've accomplished these past few years at Monrovia High School. During Freshman year, I went to Wild Rose Elementary school to help set up for a "camp out at school" kind of event. I spent three hours there setting up tents, helping with games, and putting everything back. I also became the secretary for the Art and Philosophy Club for Freshman and Sophmore year. During Junior year, I helped tutor Freshmen who needed helped with English or Science. I

leaving college with high amounts of debt. However, some students can’t even afford college.There are many ways that can reduce the simple cost of college education such as which college was attended, applying for scholarships or grants, and their FAFSA. Students who want to go to college should be able to attend college with a simple economic number.     With students attending college or thinking about attending, students should look into lower interest student loans. Students may get accepted

After graduating from high school, students must choose between going to a public college or a private one. Different colleges prepare students in a variety of ways. Some colleges concentrate on specific fields, while others broaden their selections. There are multiple colleges to choose from. However, different colleges attract different kinds of students. Some students prefer larger class sizes, some prefer a more direct lecture from their professors. Tuition rates might sway a student’s decision

Sabra Cope here, Talent Search Advisor for Scott County. Did you know one of the biggest reasons for not going to college is money? Anyone will agree that college is expensive, very expensive. But, with a little research, planning and a good support system you can go to college without the worries of how you will pay for it. Thus, freeing your mind to focus on what’s important…your studies! So let’s take a look at all the financial aid possibilities and options out there. When it’s broken down

expenses like housing and textbooks. Contrary to Bernie’s opinion, the “hundreds of thousands of bright young people who cannot afford to go to college” can indeed afford it by applying for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). To qualify for FAFSA, students must have family incomes of less than $110,000 and be literate in English to fill out the online application. In

more with paying for tuition. While the federal government does have grants, it isn’t really useful enough to make a large difference. In order to get financial aid through FAFSA, your parents have to be incredibly poor. I heard a joke, “If your parents can afford two toppings on their pizza, then they make too much money for FAFSA.” It is sad, but actually

The US doesn’t necessarily have free tuition for college students, but in the state of Tennessee some students get help with paying their tuition with an organization/scholarship called Tennessee Promise. “Tennessee Promise offers two years of tuition-free community or technical college to Tennessee high school graduates beginning with the class of 2015” (“High School”). This program/scholarship organization, is trying to reach over 60,000 high school seniors to take advantage of the two free years