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    Dairy Shrine Honors Youth With Awards, Scholarships (2)  Nov 15, 2009
    Students entering their freshmen year of college planning to major in dairy/animal science or agricultural journalism with a dairy emphasis are selected to receive the scholarships. Elizabeth Olson, Hutchinson, Minn. (Agri-View, WI)

    Around the Valley  Nov 13, 2009
    College planning tips will be offered. Free pizza and soda will be served. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Ariz. student impostor facing 14 felony charges  Nov 11, 2009
    College planning needed. Regarding Fresno State President John Welty s commentary Oct. 14: Do 20% of Fresnans-Visalians have a fouryear degree because of economics, brain drain or the high schools failure to focus on post-high-school, or a mix. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Kids Get Lesson In Real-Life Financials  Nov 11, 2009
    Seminars will be held for every interest, from home ownership to college planning. The financial lessons are just for adults. (7 KETV Omaha)

    COLLEGE BEAT: The first test kicks off college planning  Oct 30, 2009
    It serves as a milestone for college bound students as it kicks off a series of events in the college planning process ... Granted, the standardized tests are only one piece of the academic puzzle in college admissions but it can and should break the ice for some important conversations within a family for college planning purposes. (Bolton Common, MA)

    Citi Foundation giving $600K in Phila. through Postsecondary Success Program  Oct 22, 2009
    The program will focus on preparing the students academically for college, developing a culture in their schools in which students are expected to go to college, and involving students and parents in college planning beginning in ninth grade. The charitable arm of New York-based (NYSE:C) is funding the program through a grant to the Academy for Educational Development and Public Education Network. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)

    College planning needed  Oct 22, 2009
    When I was in high school, with the help of my counselor, college planning began in my sophomore year. High school students I speak to these days say they feel alone in preparing for college and lack guidance from their school. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Shop Talk: The latest scoop in business  Oct 14, 2009
    The Maier & Associates Groups offer comprehensive financial and wealth planning services, tax planning, estate planning, college planning, and asset management. Maier also started his own Charitable Foundation, the Maier & Associates Just For Kids Charitable Foundation in 2004. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    New parent-teen group forms at LHS  Oct 13, 2009
    At the Oct. 1 meeting, a representative from the guidance department spoke to the group about the course selection during the high school years and of course touched upon college planning. Loading commenting interface. (Littleton Independent, MA)

    Area Snapshots  Oct 4, 2009
    Educational consultant Steve Michaud from Family Pathways College Counseling for Understanding the College Planning Process will be at the Butte Public Library, 226 W. Broadway, on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. He will discuss how teens and parents can get answers to how the admission process works, how to do a college search, testing, and financial aid. The presentation is free. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Framingham High School to hold college fair  Oct 3, 2009
    According to the school's guidance office, a forum on college planning and admissions will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the high school auditorium. A separate college fair will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for seniors to meet with representatives from up to 40 different colleges and universities. (Framingham TAB, MA)

    Bartlett Yancey to offer PSAT Oct. 14  Sep 23, 2009
    The PSAT prepares students for the SAT and gives them important tools for college planning. They may also enter the National Merit Scholarship Corporation competition for recognition and scholarships by taking this exam. (Yanceyville Caswell Messenger, NC)

    Paying For College  Sep 23, 2009
    Joan Jurek, the director of college planning for Omaha's Education Quest, said she encourages high school juniors to start hunting down money. "Scholarships are limited for juniors, but you'll start to know what's out there and can get a jump on the ones you are eligible for," Jurek said. (KSBW 8, CA)

    PROPHET OF FINANCE: Christian money guru gets rich mixing faith, funds  Sep 11, 2009
    Topics include saving for emergencies, budgeting, relationship and money issues, buying big bargains, getting out of debt, understanding investments, understanding insurance, retirement and college planning, buyer beware, real estate mortgages, and careers and extra jobs. Each class participant needs a kit. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    September College Planning for Seni...  Sep 6, 2009
    September College Planning for Seniors. September College Planning for Seniors ... The copyright of the article September College Planning for Seniors in is owned by. (Suite101.com)

    Student group starts college planning Web site  Sep 2, 2009
    TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. Who do you think will have a better season. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Girls grow tech savvy  Sep 1, 2009
    The Nursing and Allied Health Complex at San Antonio College is being featured in the 10th Annual Showcase of Outstanding Design + Architecture in Education, a supplement to School Planning and Management and College Planning and Management magazines. The building, designed by Chris Lammers, AIA, of O Connell Robertson Architects, was singled out as a project of distinction by the magazines for the Education Design Showcase 2009. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)

    St. John to host Financial Peace University course (48)  Aug 24, 2009
    Retirement and college planning. Buyer beware. (Boerne Star, TX)

    Sick college students advised to avoid others...  Aug 22, 2009
    The new guidelines recognize that college planning will vary greatly according to the size and location of the school, the number of students living on campus and the severity of an outbreak. Amherst College in Massachusetts is keeping two residential halls empty for isolating infected students from Amherst as well as other colleges in the area. (The Drudge Report)

    Construction for turbine begins at Cape Cod Community College  Aug 21, 2009
    We make sustainability a key component of college planning it is embedded in our mission and we are working to infuse it throughout our academic curriculum, said Gross. Among the many other green initiatives at the campus are the installation of a 2-kilowat fuel cell as a demonstration and teaching tool as well as to provide electricity to Wilkens Library, a low mow/no mow policy for landscape design and management, incentives for carpooling and ride sharing and the use of rechargeable electric... (Yarmouth Register, MA)

    Ask the Planner: Life insurance important for young family  Aug 19, 2009
    Many people also plan for future expenses such as college planning via life insurance. Final expenses, such as extra medical bills and funeral costs should be considered and it can be helpful to add extra coverage for other unforeseen contingencies as well. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Top Teenage Stressors  Aug 17, 2009
    Parents and teens may begin to argue intensely about curfew, chores, choice of friends, moving, college planning, church attendance, and more. Even though separation from family is to be expected, this may be delayed due to a family member with an illness, a family member who has died, or parents who are separating or divorcing. (Suite101.com)

    TISD warns parents  Aug 15, 2009
    College planning company not affiliated, endorsed by district. By An-Austin based college planning company, reportedly claiming association with Taylor ISD is in fact, not connected to the district at all, and may be charging for services parents can obtain for free through the school, school officials said Thursday ... The College Authority, a fee-based college planning company has held two college planning seminars at the Taylor Public Library, where they have requested attendees provide... (Taylor Daily Press, TX)

    MCHC graduates 22 from youth institute  Aug 8, 2009
    Other trainings include Character Development, Multiple Intelligence, True Colors, Reality Sexuality, nutrition, media literacy, self esteem, career and college planning, cyber bullying, teen dating violence, eating disorders, Tough Guise, Health Research Methods 101, Curfew Laws, Drug and Gang awareness, diabetes, folic acid and car seat training, and public speaking. Participants are active in team building exercises, 6 weeks of physical activity, excursions to the College of Medicine at the... (Nogales International, AZ)

    McGrath: Tewksbury schools publish year-end report  Jul 31, 2009
    We have also expanded the number of activities to assist parents/guardians with grade 8 transition as well as the college planning process. We have implemented a new quarterly math and reading benchmark assessment systems in kindergarten through grade 4. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)

    College visits just a few clicks away  Jul 24, 2009
    Parents: How do you handle your kids' college planning. Join the conversation at. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Casper briefs  Jul 23, 2009
    The Community College Planning Task Force will meet with the Wyoming Community College Commission, and representatives of the Joint Appropriations Committee, the Joint Education Committee and Gov. Dave Freudenthal. WMC names chief nursing officer. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Working with a School Counselor  Jun 29, 2009
    School counselors are specially trained educators in the realm of college planning ... Since counselors are trained in college planning and development, they have access to multiple resources, including printed and internet, to assist students. (Suite101.com)

    War zones - from Afghanistan to East Oakland  Jun 28, 2009
    Sunday, June 28, 2009. Arash Sediqi, a 24-year-old Afghan refugee who has lived in the United States for all of six months, sits in his big black chair in the back office of the gas station, eyes on the monitor that shows what the security camera sees. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)

    A summer camp education  Jun 26, 2009
    production and career and college planning. The classes are available. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)

    ON THE RISE: 20 young Cleveland professionals whose careers are ascending (1)  Jun 1, 2009
    Scott Weingold, 28co-owner: Strategic College Funding Solutions; College Planning Network ... With partner John Hollis, he created two companies, Strategic College Funding Solutions and College Planning Network ... Strategic College Funding Solutions serves clients in Cleveland, Florida and Texas; the College Planning Network, headquartered in Cleveland, helps thousands of clients through its network of nearly 200 advisers nationwide. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    9 Things You Should Do Instead of Buying Stocks  May 21, 2009
    If any of this confuses you, or you have something special going on (retirement, college planning, tax issues), hire a fee-based financial planner. You're not in Elbonia anymore, DilbertAdams' nine steps look pretty familiar to us Fools; we've always advocated paying off debt, saving for retirement, and having a substantial emergency fund. (MSNBC -- Business)

    Guide to Western Pennsylvania Schools  May 15, 2009
    College is the farthest thing from my mind, and I run a college planning business, Gelman said. I m into thinking about what s going to nurture my kid and build love of learning and working with others, and establishing study habits and diversity. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)

     Students set big goals when college planning  May 6, 2009
    Students set big goals when college planning. Story created May 05, 2009 - 11:38:07 CDT.. (Forest City Summit, IO)

    Commission to hold public meeting on West End project  Apr 17, 2009
    After some debate on Thursday night and about three years of discussion specific to the West End Revitilization Plan, the State College Planning Commission decided to hold a public meeting on June 11 to allow residents to comment. The plan calls for redevelopment of the western part of the State College Borough, which was formerly known as the Urban Village, for mixed commercial and residential uses. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Fraternity property satisfies ordinance  Apr 17, 2009
    " Cantorna's comments were confirmed by Borough Zoning Officer Herman Slaybaugh, who said the fraternity would be granted a fraternity house permit if it is university-recognized. Tau Delta Phi members returned home Thursday, after they were displaced by a fire Feb. 26, said Tau Delta Phi philanthropy chairman Kevin Haslam. Though the fraternity can now exist as a rooming house or a fraternity house, it still sent representatives to Thursday's State College Planning Commission meeting. Sandy... (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Monroe part of a Va. tradition: Top-rate offensive linemen  Apr 16, 2009
    I came to college planning to graduate. My draft status wasn't going to hold me back from that goal. (USA Today -- Sports)

    57 (More) Reasons to Buy a Contract From College Illinois!(SM)  Apr 10, 2009
    Students and families have free access to a wealth of financial aid and college planning information at ISAC's family of websites at. Neither ISAC nor College Illinois. (PR Newswire)

    Should the state do more to help lower tuition and student debt load at Iowa's public universities?  Apr 8, 2009
    Sioux Citizen wrote on Apr 7, 2009 10:14 AM:" Just a few thoughts on what might help to better our Iowa Education. As I look toward my child's college experience in the next year, it seems that a number of very obvious things could help. We need to stress in high school, through career counseling and college planning, that our students must be clearly advised that the base courses should be fulfilled at our great Iowa community colleges. Indeed, we could make the college level base courses... (Sioux City Journal)

    Residents accept ruling  Apr 6, 2009
    The owners still hope to win those decisions, Deveney said, but the borough forced their hand with a new zoning ordinance proposed at Wednesday's State College Planning Commission meeting. Under the new ordinance, rooming houses would be banned on campus, leaving fraternities that lose university recognition with "ridiculous" options for their properties, Cantorna said last week. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Phi Delta Theta attorney to take argument to Planning Commission  Apr 5, 2009
    The attorney for the owners of the former Phi Delta Theta fraternity house said Friday his clients plan to speak their minds on a plan devised at the last State College Planning Commission meeting. In a letter to Borough Council President Elizabeth Goreham and borough zoning officer Herman Slaybaugh, attorney Bernie Cantorna said his clients and other members of the public wish to attend the April 16 Planning Commission meeting and express their thoughts on a plan that would revise the borough's... (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Ordinance may decide frat's fate  Apr 2, 2009
    At a State College Planning Commission meeting Wednesday, staff recommended clarifying two crucial zoning ordinances -- the zoning of fraternity houses on campus and the definition of a fraternity house. These ordinances were proposed while litigation with the former Phi Delta Theta fraternity is underway. (Daily Collegian, PA)

    Could 'Brick Junior' be the best O-lineman yet from Virginia?  Apr 1, 2009
    "I came to college planning to graduate. My draft status wasn't going to hold me back from that goal.". If it were not enough of an advantage to play next to Albert, Monroe also had the pleasure of working in practice against defensive end , who was the second overall choice in last year's draft by the St. Louis Rams. (USA Today -- Sports)

    College planning: Students can benefit from AP Boosters scholarships  Mar 27, 2009
    Star Community Newspapers. In The Community, With The Community, For the Community. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)

    Gillett School Notes  Mar 26, 2009
    The KUDER website was accessed and parents learned how it plays a role in the college planning process. Students MAKE QuiltS. (DeWitt Era-Enterprise, AR)

    Pittsford FCU Offers College Planning Service  Mar 3, 2009
    The Pittsford Federal Credit Union has a new web-based college planning service ... The Pittsford Federal Credit Union has a new web-based college planning service. (R News)

    Economy altering college plans  Feb 21, 2009
    I m hearing from families who are increasingly apprehensive and worried about how they re going to pay for (college), said Mark Kantrowitz, a college planning expert who publishes a financial aid Web site. I m hearing from students who ve had trouble finding loans. (Buffalo Business First, NY)

    Program will help Danvers students plan careers  Feb 14, 2009
    In addition there is a component called the Family Connection Overview, a Web-based resource that supports career and college planning, Emberley said. It s specific to Danvers High students, he said. (Danvers Herald, MA)

    Time to apply for financial aid  Feb 10, 2009
    To receive free guidance on identifying sources of financial aid and with completing the applications, students and families in Massachusetts may call TERI s toll-free information hotline at 877-332-4348 or visit one of TERI s nine College Planning Centers in Boston, Brockton and Chelsea ... TERI College Planning Centers provide free, one-on-one information and advice on applying for financial aid and other concerns related to college planning ... All TERI College Planning Center and Educational... (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Editorial: Free legal services a necessary goal  Feb 8, 2009
    No one comes to college planning on getting into trouble. However, sometime during their four years at Penn State, many students find themselves in an unfortunate legal situation. (Daily Collegian, PA)


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