november 2006 Contents

tcnj student speaks out

In a move designed to highlight the importance of student imput on public policy regarding higher education, Tamaria Green, a junior at The College of New Jersey has been selected as a member of the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority's Student Advisory Committee.

are you an archaeology student with red hair?

There may be a private scholarship especially designed just for you!  With such a large variety of scholarship engines out there, we've taken some of the guess work out by researching some of the most popular sites.  In many cases just a few minutes of your time can yield hundreds or even thousands of dollars in scholarship money for your education!

spring 2007 semester to-do's

Each semester various tasks need to be completed by each student to ensure their schedule and room assignment stay intact.  Check out this article to get a list of key activities.

applying for financial aid in 2007-08

It's not too early to start thinking about the 2007-08 academic year.  Each year finding ways to pay for your education can be a difficult task.  Take some of the stress out of the process by preparing for the upcoming year now.  Mark your calendars!

new grants for tcnj students

Have you heard of the Academic Competitiveness Grant and the SMART grant?  Check out this article to see if you may qualify.

Special program reminders for spring 2007

If your tuition is being paid by your employer or another tuition reimbursement/waiver program there is important information that you need to know.

NJ STARS ii scholarship program

Federal laws governing loan consolidation are changing.  Check out this article for the most up-to-date information on how and when you can consolidate your loans.

paying tOo much...or not enough?

Have you signed up for the TuitionPay (AMS) payment plan?  Did you end up paying money directly to TCNJ anyway?  Or, have you noticed a credit balance on your student's account?  Now is the time to make changes.

what does nslds mean, and why should i care?

Have you needed to provide enrollment confirmation to a lender or insurance company?  Do you need to know how much money you have borrowed so far for college?  If the answer is yes to either of these questions, then NSLDS is important to you.