Need a Student Loan? Why don't you try...
Great Lakes Higher Education Corporation is a nonprofit Wisconsin corporation which was established in 1967 for the purposes of guaranteeing student loans. Since then, Great Lakes has administered the federal Guaranteed Student Loan program in accordance with several contracts with the U.S. Department of Education.
In addition to being a guaranty agency, Great Lakes has been servicing student loans for lenders since 1977. Great Lakes provides services which essentially replace lending institutions' student loan departments, eliminating their in-house costs related to the accounting and collection of student loans.
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Looking for A scholarship? Come see us...
Northern Communities Credit Union is offering three $500 scholarships to our credit union members and the children, grandchildren or dependents of our members. Applicants must be planning to attend a university, college, community or technical college in the fall of 2004.
Stop by any convenient Northern Communities Credit Union location and pick up an application packet for the scholarship. Read the information about the program, complete the application, write a 500 word essay, topic chosen by us, sign your name where indicated, and return the application and essay to Northern Communities Credit Union.
It's that easy!
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Paying for college: Tips to put you ahead of the game
If you're planning to attend college after high school, waiting until your senior year to think about paying for it can be a costly mistake. To help you find the money you need, here's a handy timeline to make your search for college dollars a lot easier.
Freshman and sophomore year: Begin to look at college savings and forecast college costs. Begin searching for scholarships. (Talk to your academic adviser for help.) Get a summer job.
Junior year: Continue checking into scholarship options. The Internet, your local library, local service groups and businesses are great places to start your search. Get a summer job.
Senior year: December- Take advantage of your high school's financial aid night. If your school doesn't offer this type of program, check with other local schools. Fill out financial aid forms.
January through March - Register with your college or university of choice. Mail in completed financial aid forms.
April through July - College acceptance letters are sent to students. Your parents should receive information detailing the amount of financial aid, scholarships, and student loans you may receive.
June through September - Save money for school. Take on a summer job.
September - Start school
What colleges really look for
- A challenging high school curriculum
- An upward trend in grades
- Solid scores on standardized tests (SAT, ACT)
- Involvement in activities
- Community service
- Work or out-of-school experiences
- Well-written essays
- Letters of recommendation
- Standouts (special honors, unusual talents, and activities).
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