Choosing which college to go to is a big deal. Why? Because your choice will set in motion events that will change the course of your life, and affect not only what you learn, but in which career(s) you will apply that knowledge. This got me thinking...
There was an interesting analysis published on student loans entitled “Drowning in Debt: The Emerging Student Loan Crisis” and written by Education Sector, a think tank that focuses on education issues. The July 9 piece brought to light the huge...
Are you looking for a fast growing career in the medical field? Then you should consider medical assisting. The Department of Labor listed this as one of the fastest growing careers actually, and the best part is that it does not require a lot of training. ...
Several years ago I went to an orthopedic surgeon to have him check out pain in my knee. I got to the office at 9 a.m. (half an hour early), sat in the waiting room for 45 minutes reading two year old magazines and was finally escorted to a treatment...
As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to higher education, the Treasury and Education Departments are working together to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form. In fact, according to a press release posted last month...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs began paying benefits for the new Post-9/11 GI Bill on August 1. This is great news for service-members because in many cases the 9/11 GI Bill offers increased benefits over its predecessor – the Montgomery GI...
Congratulations. You’ve decided that a distance learning experience will help prepare you for a satisfying and successful career. But with so many options to choose from, how do you determine which one will be best for you? While many institutions can...
Unless you have been on a remote island in the Pacific for the last few years, you probably know that we are in the middle of a recession. In many states the unemployment rate has risen above ten percent, which means that more than one in every ten people...
Every adult, with few exceptions, thinking about going back to school to get a degree faces a variety of fears. These fears come in all shapes and sizes and are often the obstacles that prevent people from making the commitment to return to school. Let’s...