Page 10 THE VILLADOM TIMES IV • September 1, 2010 �������������� (ARA) Even though the economy has the college you plan to attend. Educaslowed down, college applications are up. tional websites are also good sources for Many people are enrolling in undergrad- scholarship information. Remember: The uate programs or going back to school for information should always be free. Do not �����������������������������large amounts, and keep in mind expect an advanced degree. Unfortunately, ������������ some people do not that the competition will be fierce for consider pursuing a degree because they these scholarships. But smaller awards of lack the finances. The costs can ��������������������be steep. $1,000 or less typically have fewer appliDuring the 2009-10 academic year, the cants and are easier to obtain. average annual cost of a public four-year Plan to earn some extra cash. Working degree was $7,020 and for a private four- and going to school at the same time is ������������������ to The very common for today’s students. Some year degree, $26,273, according College Board. are earning money for tuition, others for The good news is there is money out living expenses. You can apply for the there to help cover tuition and room and Federal Work Study program, find a job board -- you just have to find it. Here are on campus, or look for something off some tips: campus. Graduate students can look for Apply for every scholarship or grant teaching assistant or research positions, you can find. It may seem like a full-time which sometimes offer tuition discounts job searching for and applying for schol- in addition to a salary. Apply for federal aid. Student loans arships, but the dollars add up and they are free. Start your search early. Many are some of the most commonly used scholarships have deadlines. If you are financial tools. Use the following steps to a high school student, begin with your apply for financial aid: • If you filed an extension for your high school guidance counselor for a list of local resources, and then move on to 2009 taxes, get them finished immedi- Need money for college? Follow these tips Midland Park residents who are Verizon FiOS TV customers may now view the Midland Park PEG (public, educational, and governmental) TV channel. Verizon customers may see the PEG access programming on Channel 47. The Midland Park High School station, MPTV, has been broadcasting 24/7 on the Cablevision PEG for over 10 years. Verizon welcomes borough to FiOS TV lineup This new partnership with FiOS will allow all of the current, local programming to be seen by customers who have FiOS (instead of Cablevision). Cablevision viewers can watch MPTV on Channel 77. MPTV provides a forum for activities occurring within the school system, and serves as a communication bridge between the school and the community, school officials said. The school’s live morning show, “Good Morning, Midland Park,” airs every day school is in session. Programs are entirely student generated, and air from 7:35 to 8 a.m. each morning. Shows cover news and information for the community. Programs include weather, traffic, national ately. • Fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA form) and submit it as soon as possible. • When you receive the Student Aid Report, double check the information, make corrections if needed, and return the report. • . You will receive an award letter containing all the details about the financial aid you can receive. Consider your options carefully. Look into anticipated tuition costs, living expenses, and the cost of books and supplies. Reply with your acceptance before the deadline. If you have questions, contact your school's financial aid office. Get a private student loan for the rest of your expenses. Private loans are often used in addition to federal student loans when you find you still need more financing to cover the cost of your education. U.S. Bank offers a No Fee Education Loan for students enrolled part-time or more and making satisfactory academic progress in a bachelor's degree or post baccalaureate program at an eligible college or university. Students receive the full approved loan amount. Visit usbank.com/studentloans or call (800) 242-1200 to learn more. and international news, local and state news, gossip and entertainment items, local and national sports, and community happenings. MPTV also features student-created projects and teacher-submitted videos from their classrooms. When video programming is not airing, MPTV scrolls messages about local events and local information. 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