In 2012 Pell Grants were awarded to about 9 million students, at a cost of over $36 billion. Did you know that you don't have to compete for a Pell Grant? The U.S. Dept. of Education receives enough federal funds for all eligible students. To qualify, you simply apply ... and if you can show that your financial need is great enough, you will receive a Pell Grant. That grant may be as much as $5500 in a given academic year. So now is the time to act: check out our article on Pell Grants and get your application in now!

Happy Monday! Yes, you heard right -- this particular Monday is a great day. We are officially launching WhatIsAScholarship.com. We are confident that it will help change many people's lives for the better. The site is full of free, easy to understand, clearly organized information about scholarships and more. If you need money to help pay for college or career school, this is the place to discover how and where to get it. We're also excited about our monthly scholarship giveaway in the amount of $500. It's easy and free to enter: simply register for the scholarship drawing each month for a chance to win. Prizes are awarded in the form of an Amazon gift card which you can use for anything you wish: books, tablets and computer accessories, dorm room furnishings, whatever! Read more here and get started!

Taxes may not be the first thing you think of during Thanksgiving week, but you might think twice if you are paying for a college education for yourself or your child. The American Opportunity Tax Credit is provided to help cover specific college costs, which now include materials required for courses as well as tuition and other expenses paid directly to the school. Many people may qualify for the maximum amount of the credit, which is $2500. Better yet, $1000 of that is refundable, so if your other deductions bring your taxes down to zero, you can receive up to $1000 as a refund. This aspect makes the credit preferable over withdrawing. The income limit to qualify for the credit is a maximum net income of $180,000 for a married couple or $90,000 for an individual. Check out this tax credit as well as other less-known sources of financial aid at Stealth Student Aid.

Did you know that November is National Scholarship Month? It is, nationwide, so Happy Scholarship Month! We're marking the occasion by working on the finishing touches for our new website dedicated to the subject of Scholarships. We are passionate about the value of higher education. As a result we want to help as many people as possible have a chance to go to college or career school. Our aim is to provide clear, honest, factual and free information that will help you find money to continue your education. In addition, we will be offering our own monthly Scholarship Giveaway in the amount of $500! So stay tuned and stop by often to get the latest info on scholarships and to sign up to Win!