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Community College Teams Up with For-Profit for Medical Assistant Program

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

They do everything from handling patient records and insurance forms to obtaining vital signs, drawing blood, and administering electrocardiograms. Using traditional sources of financial aid and TFJSA funds, Alamo sent a special cohort of 10 students to CHCP’s program at no cost for tuition, laptop, books, and course materials.

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Top 8 Questions to Ask When Considering Studying Abroad

Study and Go Abroad

consider the proximity to campus, grocery stores, and methods of transportation. Does the school offer or know of any transportation assistance or discounts? Are there various forms of transportation around campus (ex. Will you need to buy private insurance ? Financial aid. Cost of living. Entertainment.

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Overcoming Barriers in Higher Ed: Strategies for Student Success and Employability: Changing Higher Education Podcast 157 with Host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and Guests Kathryn Campbell and Dr. Zack Mabel

The Change Leader, Inc.

Providing more financial aid and more information about financial aid can help prospective students make a true risk assessment. Providing more generous financial aid targeted based on need and simple to apply for has a strong positive impact on increasing enrollment and persistence.

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Why Pay for an Unpaid Internship?

AIFS Abroad

If you’re receiving academic credit for your internship abroad, you may be able to use your existing financial aid package through your home university. Speak with your school’s financial aid office to find out if this is an option for you. You could also be eligible for a scholarship or grant through AIFS. Yikes, right?

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Benefits of an AmeriCorps service gap year

College Forward

Time with students is spent helping them navigate key college admissions milestones: college selection, test prep, applications, and financial aid. Unlike other gap year experiences , College Possible AmeriCorps coaches receive free, full-coverage medical, vision and dental insurance during their term of service. “We

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20+ Questions to Ask When Choosing an Internship Program Provider

AIFS Abroad

This can be a huge benefit — not only because it can help you work toward your degree, but because it may give you access to utilizing financial aid toward your program fees. You should also ask questions about location, whether it’s close to public transportation (hello, commute!), A huge win!

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State Efforts to Advance Credentialing & Career Pathways

Parchment

Mercedes, there was a big delta between that and the Model T to where it became something that at scale society would decide to change the mode of transportation. It’s kind of like when the first Nick Moore (04:52.564) internal combustion engine automobile was created. We need informed customer choice.