Saturday, March 30, 2013

E-Learning and Green Start-Ups

While Global Industry Analytics predicts the global eLearning market to reach $107.3 billion by the year 2015, driven with innovation in learning and teaching. They also highlight the demand of e-learning programs to train the globally dispersed workforce.
This is not only significant when it comes to meeting the demands of learning but also reflects the global reach you can gain with e-learning initiatives. Other than governmental or NGO funding, monetization methods vary from presenting subscription fees, to having an attractive advertising eco-system, etc.
Why is e-learning so important? First off, teachers and instructors could reach millions of students. This means that the need for quantity to cater for the massive demand could be overcome with quality which is much more important. Secondly, philanthropy or otherwise, the industry is booming.

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Info on Scholarship Resources, Financial Aid, and Grants

It is without a doubt that college tuition and other related expenses are continuously on the rise. For many students and parents, it is becoming increasingly difficult for families to afford all of the costs associated with getting a top-notch college education. Nonetheless, there are a variety of options that students and families can use in order to afford school. Whether its scholarships, financial aid or student loans, here is a comprehensive overview of different ways parents and students can get financial assistance.
Scholarships
Getting a scholarship or fellowship is perhaps the most common method that students can use to help pay for school. Usually these financial awards are based on merit such as academics. However, there are many scholarships and fellowships available for those who are ethnic minorities, women, religious minorities and other groups of individuals who generally have had to face mounting barriers to receive an education. There are also a variety of fellowships available to those who plan on entering a in-demand career such as education or engineering. Thankfully now we have plenty of resources to find information on a wide range of opportunities based on your unique set of circumstances. There are many on-line resources that will give students and parents the ability search different education-based financial awards to help pay for college.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

How to Find Money for Your College Education

Going to college can be a costly venture with tuition, room & board, meal plans, books, the list goes on and on. It's enough to stress out anyone about to take this important step. But furthering your education doesn't have to be a stressor on your body or your bank account. Here are a few of the ways you can find money for college:
Scholarships: Scholarships are the most common way to get money for college but you might be surprised at how many of them are out there and how you can qualify. Fastweb.com is an internet database that allows you to search thousands of scholarships offered for everything from making good grades to making a good peanut butter sandwich. You can also search other websites like Scholarships.com or the Federal Student Aid website at Studentaid.ed.gov. You can also inquire about scholarship opportunities with corporations and civic organizations in your hometown or the town where you will be attending college. It will require a lot of time and research, but in the end, the amount of money you could score for college is well worth the investment!