The federal government offers four basic types of student loans; direct subsidized, direct unsubsidized, perkins loan and direct PLUS.
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The First Step to Getting Student Loans
The first place to get student loans is the federal government. If you still need money to fill the gaps, consider private student loans.
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5 Concerns for Nontraditional College Students
Concern #5: I haven’t studied for years. Shake off the cobwebs and start slowly if needed. Consider taking only one or two classes and choose subjects with which you are familiar. Nearly every college has study centers to assist you or tutors to provide more individualized attention. There are plenty of people around for support, […]
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Skip College Classes but Still Receive the College Credits with CLEP/DSST Exams
What if you could skip college classes because you already learned the material in high school? You may be able to do just that after your senior year of high school by taking CLEP or DSST exams.
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North Dakota TRiO Programs Help Students Succeed in College
If you are a first-generation college student, have a documented disability and/or come from a low-income household, you may be eligible to participate in a North Dakota college or university TRiO program.
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Surviving College as a Nontraditional Student
It’s almost easier to define a traditional student, and if you don’t qualify for that, then you likely possess some characteristics of a nontraditional student! A traditional student is one who enters college within a year of high school graduation and whose primary focus is earning a college degree. Why does it make a difference? […]
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Why Choosing a College Major is Important
If you hope to finish college in two years with an associate degree or in four years with a bachelor’s degree, it is good to have a solid idea for your major before you start.
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9 Questions to Ask While Job Shadowing
Job shadowing allows students to gain real world experience observing and working in a career field. It typically involves the student spending time with a career professional working in their every day job.
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