Posted by: admin at October 10th, 2008
If you are a college student or you are thinking about going to college next year, you know a college tuition can be very expensive. And the costs are still going up every year. Statistics show that three out of four students NEED to get a job to pay for college. They also show that this causes stress and that there is a relationship with the number of hours worked per week and lower grade point averages. Student loans are an option, but after you graduate you still have a huge debt to pay off!
But what if you could pay for college without taking a loan, or if you have already taken one out, to pay it off before you graduate. It is possible and what’s even better, you can do this without spending any money. I bet I got your attention now. You probably think I’m talking about MLM, but I’m not!!
First, let’s take a look at traditional student jobs. You work in a bar, library, … and for every hour you work you get paid a certain amount of money. These jobs aren’t very high paid jobs, so to be able to get around financially, you’ll have to put in a certain amount of time! You are exchanging your time for money! And when you have an important midterm or paper coming up, you still have to go to work, because your employer won’t give you time off or because you really need the money! This can be extremely stressful!
But there is a much easier way to earn money. Wouldn’t it be great if you could make money from the comfort of your dorm or home. All you need is a pc with access to the internet. And the best thing about it is, once you get things going, a lot of it is on autopilot, so when you have an exam coming up, you can afford to skip a week and you’d still be making money. What’s even better, no contracts are involved and as I said before, you can do this without spending any money!
What I’m talking about is ‘affiliate marketing’. Tens and tens of thousands of companies are selling their products online and most of them work with affiliates. These affiliates send customers to the merchants website and get paid a commission (up to 75%) for every purchase they make. Even if the person you send to their website doesn’t buy on his first visit, you still get a commission for every purchase he makes on that website. You can also sell contracts (eg: T-mobile) or memberships, and you’ll receive a commission for every month this person is a member!
It really isn’t that hard to learn, but it is no get rich quick scheme either. You have to put in work and treat it like a real job or business. You can earn anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars every month working from home. You should spend at least ten to twelve hours per week at this. More is better, but twelve is enough!!
Get all the details here: a plan to get started, your potential income, testimonials,… and learn how to pay off student loans without stress!
Posted by: admin at October 5th, 2008
Here is an interesting twist on the scholarship front. Consider looking outside the norm, when applying for college scholarships……..
Finding out that you do not have enough money to go to college can be a real problem – especially if you have already looked at the more common avenues. The good thing is that there may still be a way for you to get money for college with an unusual college scholarship. These scholarships for students can be for just about anything – including things you probably never thought about. Take a look at these ten sample award possibilities.
1. The All-American Apple Pie Recipe Contest
This opportunity for a college scholarship will enable the winner to get a $500 scholarship, plus he or she will receive a $1,000 cash award. In addition, the winner will have the privilege of becoming the spokesperson (Ambassador) for the National Beef Association. Contestants are required to enter a national speaking competition.
5. Tylenol Awards for Students
This college scholarship from the Tylenol Company offers 170 students the opportunity to win either $1,000 or $5,000 scholarships for college. They are based on academic standings, as well as leadership ability, and the student needs to be going into the medical profession.
6. The National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance Scholarship
This college scholarship goes to those who are overweight and in their high school senior year. It awards either $1,000 or $500 at two times. To qualify, you must already be a member of NAAFA and have a grade average of at least 2.5. You also must be in the New England area.
7. The Patrick Kerr Skateboard Scholarship
Skateboards can win this award. You can be going to either a 2-year or a 4-year college, and you will need to have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. There are 4 awards each year, one for $5,000, and three for $1,000. You will need to write an essay about how skateboarding has positively affected your life in order to qualify.
8. National Rifle Association Scholarships
The NRA requires that you be an active association member with at least one rating (ability to shoot – Marksman, Sharpshooter, etc.). It offers a scholarship of $5,000 for the winning essay about why you became involved in shooting as a sport. The NRA also offers other college scholarships, too, including financial aid for the children of a law enforcement officer who was killed in the line of duty.
9. The Helen James Brewer Scholarship
This college scholarship is awarded to those who are descendants of a Confederate soldier. In order to qualify, you will have to be studying Southern history or literature and be from a Southern state, such Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, or South Carolina. The award is $1,000.
10. The Students for Organ Donation Youth Leadership
If you have agreed to be an organ donor when you got your driver’s license, then you qualify for a possible scholarship. Those who win the scholarship will be promoting organ donation. The Scholarship amounts available are $500 and $1,000.
These weird scholarships are just a few that are offered to college students. As you can see, there is a wide variety – but there is almost no limit to what is really out there. There are also scholarships for Start Trek fans, duct tape proms, golf, women, fire safety, horse lovers, herbivores, height-challenged people, and so many more. Students who work hard to find scholarships often succeed.