The University of the People is an accredited online university whose costs are approximately $4,000 for a degree. They offer degrees in Computer Science and Business Administration. They are supported by several large non-profits including "Microsoft4Afrika" and the "Clinton Global Initiative."
At the online University of the People, anyone with a high school diploma can take classes toward a degree in buidiness administration or computer science - without standard tuition fees (though exams cost money). Founder Shai Reshef hopes that higher education is changing "from being a privilege for the few to a basic right, affordable and accessible for all."
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Saturday, December 20, 2014
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
A guide to paying off your student loans
It’s that dreaded time of year for recent graduates: the end of the six-month grace period on student loans.
Whether you owe $5,000 or $50,000, having a handle on your education debt will help you avoid fees, keep your payments affordable and safeguard your credit rating. Don’t panic. Take a deep breath and check out these expert tips.
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Whether you owe $5,000 or $50,000, having a handle on your education debt will help you avoid fees, keep your payments affordable and safeguard your credit rating. Don’t panic. Take a deep breath and check out these expert tips.
Friday, December 12, 2014
529 plans are best way to save for college. Hardly anyone uses them
529 College Plans are widely hailed as the best options for all families to save for their children's education. Unfortunately hardly anyone ever uses them. TuitionCoin recommends looking at http://www.savingforcollege.com/ to see how your states 529 plan can help you. TuitionCoin does not recommend using the prepaid tuition plans which only a few states still offer.
Reposted By Danielle Douglas-Gabriel
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