The good news for cash-strapped families of college-bound high school seniors is that scholarships offer “free money.” Unlike loans, scholarships don’t need to be repaid. This means fewer out-of-pocket costs and the potential to graduate with less student debt. In...
On August 3, 1990 President of the United States George H. W. Bush declared the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month, thereafter commonly referred to as Native American Heritage Month. But, the observance has roots that go back far earlier. The...
With Halloween just days away, have you ever stopped to think about the holiday and its very specific methods of celebration? When we think of Halloween today, we may envision fun, colorful costumes, sacks filled to overflowing with delicious treats, and...
Each year, nearly 40,000 high school students from across the country enter to win a share of the $2 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the VFW’s Voice of Democracy audio-essay competition. The VFW established the Voice of Democracy...
The 59th annual New Castle County College Night is slated for Wednesday, Nov. 2. This is the perfect opportunity for Nationwide high school students and their families to meet with representatives from areas colleges and universities, as well as with expert...
In today’s economy, the thought of adding college tuition to an increasingly tight budget is a daunting one. A quick peek at some of the nation’s most venerated colleges reveals that tuition costs have rapidly outpaced earnings. For example, the total Cost of...
