The Associated Pennsylvania Constructors’ (APC) Highway Education Foundation is sponsoring a $10,000 scholarship designed for full-time undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an accredited college, university, or technical school. Students meeting the eligibility requirements must write a detailed report, including photographs, identifying highway safety and enhancement solutions for the Commonwealth. “We lack a vision for its future and funding to expand the capacity of our system to modernize and better integrate what is already in place”, stated the Foundation. Therefore, this is a great shot for students to express their visions for future transportation infrastructure solutions in PA, and earn money for their education at the same time. Check out more information on this scholarship, along with the application, at www.paconstructors.org and www.cawp.org. The deadline for entries will be September 17, 2010.
Warning About “College Financial Advisory”
Posted: April 15, 2010
A company called College Financial Advisory in San Diego is sending email notifications to students and parents requesting a $59 check in order to process financial aid for the 2010-11 academic year. This is NOT a request from the Department of Education or from Allegheny College. The company is using a logo that looks very much like the U.S. Department of Education logo, emails a “report” that looks very much like the FAFSA Student Aid Report, is using a telephone number very similar to FSA’s toll free number, and is using terminology (such as the “Student Aid Profile Form”) that is very misleading. Students and parents are NOT required to pay a fee for financial aid processing and should disregard any correspondence they receive from this company.
Loan Repayment, Consolidation and Debt Management Info for Seniors
Posted: April 15, 2010
The Office of Financial Aid & Enrollment Support wants to ensure graduating seniors are successful in life after Allegheny. Below is the information that was recently posted in the “Countdown to Commencement: Final Five” electronic newsletter. It contains valuable financial information regarding loan repayment, consolidation and debt management.
May 2010 Expected Graduates with Federal Student Loans
Posted: March 17, 2010
If you have utilized federal student loans while attending Allegheny College, an Exit Loan packet has been sent to your campus box. The deadline for completing the Federal Exit Counseling session is April 17, 2010.
Scholarship opportunity for senior females planning to attend a Pennsylvania medical school
Posted: February 18, 2010
Apply for Pittsburgh Foundation Scholarships
Posted: February 18, 2010
The Pittsburgh Foundation invites students to apply for any of the four scholarships listed below:
New United Methodist Higher Education Foundation (UMHEF) Scholarship Application Deadlines for 2010
Posted: February 10, 2010
United Methodist Higher Education Foundation invites students to apply to two scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year.
United Methodist Dollars for Scholars (UMDFS) Program
For 2010, UMDFS applications must be postmarked no later than March 1st. 475 scholarships will be available to eligible applicants through the UMDFS program in 2010. The UMDFS 2010 application may be downloaded from: http://www.umhef.org/pdf_library/2010_UMDFS_Application.pdf
Named Endowed Scholarships Program
For 2010, all applications for UMHEF’s Named Endowed Scholarships must be postmarked no later than April 1st. Students applying for an UMHEF named endowed scholarship must use the UMHEF General Application, which may be downloaded from: http://www.umhef.org/pdf_library/GeneralScholarshipApp2010.pdf
Please contact Michelle Dodrill Bell, Scholarships Administrator, UMHEF, at 1-800-811-8110 or 615-340-7421 should you have any questions regarding these scholarship programs. Or visit the Foundation’s website at http://www.umhef.org/
Are you aware of the current Tax Benefits for Education?
Posted: February 9, 2010
Often overlooked by taxpayers, tax deductions and tax credits are another way to save money for college. Deductions reduce taxable income and credits directly reduce tax obligation dollar for dollar, allowing taxpayers to keep more of their money to pay for college. For an overview of current education tax benefits, check out the comparison chart at http://www.finaid.org. For detailed tax filing information regarding tax benefits for education, see IRS publication 970: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p970.pdf.
FAFSA Deadlines for 2010-2011
Posted: February 2, 2010
It’s time for applicants and current students to file for financial aid for the 2010-11 academic year. The preferred deadline for applicants is February 15th and for current students it is March 15th. You can complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or renewal FAFSA with the U.S. Department of Education electronically at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA serves as the official financial aid application for all federal, state and institutional need-based programs. Students and parents must have their own Federal Student Aid PIN (www.pin.ed.gov) to sign the FAFSA electronically. If you have any questions about filing the FAFSA, please contact the Office of Financial Aid & Enrollment Support at 800-835-7780. If selected for verification, students and parents will be notified of addtional required documents and their due dates.
Allegheny College’s Cash Course
Posted: January 25, 2010
Allegheny College, with help from the National Endowment for Financial Education, is taking a proactive approach to financial education. Allegheny’s Cash Course web site (http://cashcourse.org/alleghenycollege/Default.aspx) provides unbiased and noncommercial financial resources for students and alumni who want to develop smart money management skills. Topics include: protecting your credit, preventing identity theft, sources of financial aid and understanding insurance and taxes. Be sure to take advantage of this terrific money management resource!