Harvard University Offers Free Tuition for "Low Income" Honors Students

Harvard University is offering free tuition for families making less than $60,000 a year, visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.

Check College websites and blogs

In the 21st century, colleges and universities are making more and more information available on websites, blogs, social media such as facebook and Twitter. Be sure to look for them. Montgomery College, in Maryland has a wealth of resources for its students and perspective students. Of course it is available for anyone. Even scholarship information can be found through higher ed. blogs. http://mctransferscholarships.blogspot.com/ is an example of one I recently came across that might be useful to you. Be sure to check facebook and other spots for up to date stuff.

Get More Back - Tax Recovery for College

Paying for college is not only about jobs, scholarships and internships, it is also about taxes and savings.  Visit this link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbTWw-7EGGM&feature=channel and contact your tax preparer.  If you do your own taxes check out the IRS site www.irs.gov/recovery  or type"American Opportunity Credit" in the search box after going to irs.gov.  

Washington DC Summer Jobs and Jobs for Graduates

I received an email with the information below.  After checking a couple of the links I thought it would be useful to those of you in the DC metropolitan area or willing to work in the area.  Good luck.

Search for more Federal jobs at: USAJOBS.gov or the links below.  Note some of the titles.  All opportunities appear to be reached through the same link.

Agency Name: Department Of Justice
Job Location: Washington DC , DC
Job Title: Office Clerk (Student Temporary Employment Program)
http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=82692047

Agency Name: Department Of Defense
Job Location: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Job Title: The DIA Cooperative Education Program

http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=82437847

Agency Name: Department Of Justice
Job Location: Washington
Job Title: Clerk (Student Aide)
http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob..aspx?jobid=80482903
Job Location: Washington DC Metro Area

Job Title: 2010 Summer Honors Law Program-1L
http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=85145768

Job Location: Washington DC Metro Area

Job Title: Summer Honors College Program 2010

http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=85187020

Job Location: Washington DC Metro Area

Job Title: 2010 Summer Honors Business Program
http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=85146992

Agency Name: Department Of Commerce
Job Location: Washington DC Metro Area

Job Title: Student Volunteer

http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=78809982

Agency Name: Department Of Agriculture
Job Location: Washington DC Metro Area
Job Title: Agricultural Marketing Assistant, GS-1199-4/7
http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=85300630

Agency Name: Department Of Agriculture
Job Location: Washington DC Metro Area
Job Title: Public Affairs Assistant, GS-1099, 4/7
http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=85300472

Agency Name: Department Of Agriculture

Job Location: Washington DC Metro Area

Job Title: International Trade Assistant, GS-0303-4/7
http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=85300593

Agency Name: Department Of The Navy
Job Location: Washington
Job Title: OFFICE AUTOMATION CLERK
http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=85083411

Agency Name: Department Of The Navy
Job Location: Washington
Job Title: ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=84990291

Agency Name: Department Of Health And Human Services
Job Location: Rockville , Maryland
Job Title: Student Temporary Employment Program (Clerk/Office Automation
Clerk)
http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=79301810

Agency Name: Judicial Branch
Job Location: Washington DC Metro Area
Job Title: Volunteer Student Intern Program
http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=85067146

Job Location: Washington
Job Title: Student Intern
http://jobview.studentjobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=84937286

Agency Name: Department Of Housing And Urban Development
Job Location: Washington DC Metro Area
Job Title: Management Support Clerk (OA)
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/getjob.aspx?jobid=85269357

Maximize your Educational Talent

Last night I had the privilege of addressing he Anne Arundel Community College Educational Talent Search program students, parents and staff last night in Glen Burnie Maryland.  GREAT GROUP of people.  Our future looks good!  Support and connect with your local Trio Program.

Trio Progams help students who are either first generation college graduates, meet financial need levels or meet other special conditions to finish high school, attend and graduate from college and even attend graduate school (Image from greeting card by my daughter Chelsea). Services can include tutoring, career advising, college and graduate school information and application assistance. 

There are specific programs based on your age and needs.  Programs services are provided in communities, in high schools and in colleges.  For a Trio Program in your area or more information leave a comment below or at http://www.motivision.net/page3.html where you can sign up for my enewsletter. 

IT Students Note - If you are in the DC Area and in College

Majoring in Information Technology or a related field?  Well thanks goes out to Sheran Jackson on facebook for this tidbit.  http://www.zippyjobs.com/ may have a job or internship for you.  I hadn't heard of it so hear is another instance where one can see the value of having a network.  Connection.  Relationships that's what it's all about. This is what they say "
Zippyjobs is the only local campus-based job site. Our focus is on helping you find part-time jobs, internships and quick cash opportunities while you’re still in college. It’s fast, free and easy."  Go to your Career Center and ask them to help you put your best foot forward.
Visit zippyjobs.com

College Credits Fast and Cheap

Remember the College Level Examination Program (CLEP)and earn credits just by passing exams.  For a list of courses you can visit http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/clep/about.html or if you go to your college website and type clep in the search box.

If you have college credit and you have spent time in the work world you may be able to obtain Credit for Life Experience.  Contact the institution of interest and inquire. Compare what they tell to what institutions like the University Of Maryland University College have to offer (UMUC).  UMUC has positioned itself with the returning adult learner in mind offering online, evening and weekend courses in abundance if not entirely.  Now it is more convenient to get that degree if you really want it.  So, who wants it?