The New York State Back to School Guide is written for people who wish to pursue a college education in New York State after their release from incarceration. Its core purpose is to help readers develop a thoughtful and practical academic reentry plan to advance personal and professional goals. Additionally, this resource will be useful to…

Financial aid information for residents of the State of Maine is presented in this booklet. Instructions for completing the College Scholarship Service Financial Aid Form are presented. The Basic Educational Opportunity Grants Program, the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program, Maine State Incentive Scholarship Program, and the New…

A guide for students seeking financial aid is presented. Students are advised to begin by assessing their position: what they like to do, what sort of lifestyle they want, whether their parents agree with the career goals, and whether their goals are realistic. Factors to consider in choosing a college are noted and a list of useful publications…

This guide provides information about the various college student loan programs that exist and are available for use within North Carolina. Listed are specific programs that are available from the Federal, State, and private sectors. When possible, the following information is provided with each program: (1) eligibility requirements; (2) the…

In cooperation with Maryland's public and private postsecondary educational institutions, the Maryland Council for Higher Education provides this publication to disseminate information on admissions requirements, tuition and required fees, program offerings, and student financial assistance available to Maryland residents. It is published annually…

This guide is designed to help the dependent child of a parent officially listed by the Department of Defense as a Prisoner of War (POW) or as Missing in Action (MIA) in Southeast Asia to locate possible sources of financial assistance for postsecondary education. The first two sections cover the three origins of benefits available: the state, the…

These descriptions of colleges and universities in the state of New Jersey are intended to answer questions regarding which institutions and programs might serve particular needs, plus giving the location, entrance requirements, and costs of those schools. Descriptions cover: (1) universities and technical colleges, (2) four-year independent…

This book provides information to prospective graduate students on how to acquire financial assistance for their graduate programs by explaining (1) what the difference is between undergraduate and graduate aid; (2) aid eligibility; (3) where to go for funding and how much is available; (4) how to be "marketable" to targeted funding sources; (5)…