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Boomerang Nationby Elina Furman
Simon & Schuster 2005; US$ 13.99You can go home again! Boomerangers are on the rise. Named for the nearly eighteen million 18- to 35-year-old Americans currently living at home, this rapidly growing phenomenom is becoming a way of life for many college graduates and adults looking for a rent- and hassle-free way to get out of debt and plan a course of action for their futures. Written by Elina Furman, who happily survived living at home the second time around, this timely, information-packed guide offers Boomerangers -- both practicing and aspiring -- wisdom on how to cope with the practical, economic, emotional, and psychological realities of moving back in with Mom and Dad. Furman debunks popular myths, such as that college graduation marks the beginning of domestic... more...
Tuition Assistance Usage and First-term Military Retentionby Richard J. Buddin; Kanika Kapur
RAND Corporation 2002; US$ 9.95Tuition assistance is a military-sponsored programme that reimburses active-duty military members in America for the cost of college classes. This is an exploration of the effect of tuition assistance on the retention of first-time members of the US Navy and Marine Corps. more...
Athletic Scholarships For Dummiesby Pat Britz; Alexandra Powe Allred
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2006; US$ 19.99Get insider tips on navigating the recruitment process Find the right school, the right program, the right coach, and the most money You're prepared for challenges on the athletic field. But are you prepared for the challenges of winning an athletic scholarship? Let this friendly guide be your coach. It explains what kind of scholarships are out there, how to promote yourself and deal with recruiters, and how to survive possible snags after you've won your scholarship. Discover how to * Get yourself noticed and recruited * Make the most of college visits * Negotiate a contract and make a commitment * Understand redshirting * Know when and how to transfer schools more...
The Lucky Few and the Worthy Manyby Warren F. Ilchman; Alice S. Ilchman; Mary H. Tolar
Indiana University Press 2004; US$ 27.95Although winning a major competitive scholarship, such as the Rhodes or Marshall, is a strong marker for later success, there has been little serious research on how these scholarships are given and how the process could be improved. This book, the fruits of a discussion on "strengthening nationally and internationally competitive scholarships," presents studies that address issues of identifying leadership and creativity in the young, analyze alternative methods of selection, make suggestions for the proper evaluation of scholarship programs, and look at the backgrounds of American Rhodes Scholars. An introduction by the ... more...
The New Rules of College Admissionsby Stephen Kramer; Michael London
Simon & Schuster 2006; US$ 11.99This all-in-one guide shows parents and students how to select, apply to, get accepted by, and pay for college, from the experts at America's #1 educational consulting firm. The rules of college admissions have changed, and the competition today is tougher than ever. It's no longer enough to fill out a few applications and wish for the best. Students not only need to excel, they also need to make their applications stand out from the crowd. Parents often wish they had a personal coach to help their children navigate the process. The New Rules of College Admissions is like having your own team of expert advisers guiding you every step of the way. Each chapter is written by a former admissions officer from top universities -- including... more...
Getting the Grantby Rebecca Gajda; Richard Tulikangas
ASCD 2005; US$ 25.95The authors, expert grant writers themselves, explain what educators need to do to successfully secure grant funding and to sustain their grant-funded projects. more...
The Canadian Student Financial Survival Guideby Graham McWaters
Insomniac Press 2007; US$ 16.95Students today are faced with ever-rising costs of tuition, and the decisions made as to how to pay for school can be some of the most important a young person makes. The costs for college or university are prohibitive to some and very intimidating to others. It is critical for students to have a handle on their finances, have a plan to eliminate these fears and embark on a life of financial freedom. The Canadian Student Financial Survival Guide will show them how to do this. The Canadian Student Financial Survival Guide covers topics such as student loan applications, financing their education, credit-card issues, car leasing vs. car buying, accommodation and many other issues for students faced with their first major financial decisions. more...
How to Find a Scholarship Onlineby Shannon R. Turlington
McGraw-Hill 2000; US$ 22.95Tuition costs across the country are rising at an alarming rate—and financial aid is harder to get than ever. Parents and students alike are worrying about how to pay for education without skimping on quality. Now, thanks to the Internet, more and more students are applying for scholarships online with just the click of their mouse. However, finding just the right sites can take hours of Web research. And too much time spent on research can result in lost opportunities, missed deadlines, a more...
From Idea to Funded Projectby Julia M. Jacobsen; Jan Fay Kress
Greenwood Publishing Group 2007; US$ 35.00Ideas are products of individual human minds. Some of the ideas that emerge in educational, cultural, health-related, community, service, and faith-based organizations are potentially as important to the institutions as their endowments. These ideas are the concern of this guidebook: how to encourage their articulation, how to muster the cooperation necessary to turn them into formal blueprints, and how to secure whatever support is needed to see them materialize as projects serving the interests of the originators and their institutions. Designed for grant seekers in the digital age, this book helps readers make sense of the various printed and Web-based resources that are available to improve the quality of proposals and find successful... more...
Guide to Effective Grant Writingby Otto O. Yang
Springer 2005; US$ 49.95Designed to help post-graduate students and professionals, this work includes specimen proposals to help shed light on the important issues surrounding the writing of proposals for grants. Covering the proposal process, from the most basic questions about form and style to the task of seeking funding, it offers advice backed up with examples. more...