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by Carrie Sommer The maximum Pell Grant was increased with the economic stimulus plan that was just passed. This grant helps the lowest-income students attend college, and will be increased from $4,731 to $5,350 starting July 1, 2009 and up to $5,550 in 2010-2011. This will help pay about 75% of the average cost of a four-year college. And, 800,000 more students, or about 7 million, will now be eligible for Pell funding. The stimulus package also enlarges the college tuition tax credit to

SALT LAKE CITY, July 7 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Today, Western Governors University (WGU) www.wgu.edu, one of the nation’s leading online colleges, announced a $1.2 million investment from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to examine how its flexible, competency-based degree programs can help improve the nation’s low graduation rates among low-income and minority students ages 18-26. In today’s economy, a college degree is a prerequisite for economic success. Yet where the United States

Private colleges and Universities are known for their high standards and excellent academic programs. Their online programs are no different. If you are ready to get your Bachelor’s degree, or if you are ready to continue your post-secondary education, consider an online private college or University degree program. Getting an education through an online private college or university degree program can be an experience that is every bit as enriching, interpersonal, and dynamic as attending

Computers are great - the internets even better! Now you can get your Bachelor degree online from the convenience of your own home. No need to move away or live on a costly campus to get a college degree. No need to even socialize too much with students if you prefer your education in the [...]