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More Students Are Pursuing Two-Year Degrees To Save the Rising Price of Higher Tuition
Cityview - Central Iowa’s Independent Weekly

Cityview examines a cost effective alternative to a four-year degree and talks with some DMACC graduates. [READ MORE]

Nutrition Tips for College Freshmen
   Yahoo Education & Peterson's

What is the purpose of eating nutritious food? Indeed, you'll look good. But while vanity as a motivator is perfectly acceptable, making your insides beautifully healthy is even more important, especially for college students. [READ MORE]

Associate Degrees: A Beginner's Guide
   Yahoo Education & Peterson's

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median weekly earnings of associate degree holders in 2007 were $740, compared to $604 for those with only a high school diploma. That's a difference of over $7,000 each year! [READ MORE]

Consider a Career in Law
   Yahoo Education & Peterson's

Have you always known that you wanted to be a lawyer? Or is becoming a lawyer in the back of your mind, something you might eventually consider? [READ MORE]

Nursing; one of America’s Fastest Growing Professions
   Yahoo Education & Peterson's

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are more than 2 million jobs for nurses in the country, and the profession is one of the 10 occupations projected to have the largest numbers of new jobs in the coming years. [READ MORE]

Why Start at a 2-Year College?
   Yahoo Education & Peterson's

Among the students attending two-year colleges are a large number who began their higher education knowing they would eventually transfer to a four-year school to obtain their bachelor's degree. [READ MORE]

Your First Year of College: 25 Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive Your Freshman Year and Beyond
   By Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D., QuintCareers.com

The transition to college means starting with a clean academic slate. Learn the skills that will help you not only succeed in college, but also in your future career. [READ MORE]

College Tips for Nontraditional Students
   By Kathleen Carmichael, Ph.D., FastWeb

Being a college student can be stressful enough, let alone being a nontraditional student who may have to commute and need a flexible schedule. Learn about scheduling courses that work for you and preparing yourself for continuing your formal education. [READ MORE]

Scholarship and Grant Tips for Nontraditional Students
   By Jose Vasquez, FastWeb

Each life experience–positive or negative–is a lesson learned. Those lessons should be the theme in your scholarship essays and applications. Put your best foot forward and make your strengths shine through. You will be surprised at the effect it has on your applications... and your wallet! [READ MORE]

Getting the Most Out of a Seminar or Class: Five Tips
   By Barbara J. Winter, About.com

From your expectations to the seat you choose, you determine what you get out of a class. These simple tips help you get the most out of your classes and your money. [READ MORE]

Study Time! How to Make the Most of It
   By Kimeiko Hotta Dover, About.com

Time is of the essence as a college student. Know how to manage time effectively by knowing when your best study time of the day is, understanding your concentration limits, dealing with distractions, and creating a designated study location. [READ MORE]

Going to College
   By Mary L. Gavin, MD, KidsHealth (June 2005)

Being college bound means lots of changes happening in your life. The stress of being away from home, meeting roommates, and making new friends can really add up on top of stressing about classes and homework. It is important to keep yourself healthy by getting adequate sleep, eating healthy, and working out. These tips will help you stay healthy and keep your sanity. [READ MORE]

Myths About Attending Community College
   The High School Graduate

Nationally, 40 percent of all traditional-age college students start out at community college, according to the U.S. Department of Education. So let's bust five of the most common myths about community colleges and let the truth speak for itself. [READ MORE]

Community Colleges Are Key to Shoring Up the U.S. Economy, Report Says
   Reprinted with permission from: The Chronicle of Higher Education

Community-college students need more financial aid, the colleges themselves need more money, and both need to achieve higher standards of success. Meeting those demands is key to improving the competitiveness of the American work force in today's global economy, says a report scheduled to be released by the College Board today. [READ MORE]

Study Shows Students Who Complete Associate’s Degree Earn More Money
   Reprinted with permission from: Iowa Department of Education (07.23.2007)

Iowa Department of Education and ISU research shows community college students who complete their two-year degree have higher earnings than students who do not. If Iowa State University (ISU) researcher Dr. Frankie Santos Laanan were to offer community college students advice based on his recent study, it would be simple: Stay in school. [READ MORE]

Who's afraid of paying for college?
   By Jean Chatzky, Money Magazine (05.22.2006)

What scares parents most when it comes to the safety of their family? Terrorism? No. Crime? Negative. Violent video games? The environment? Not even close. [READ MORE]

3 steps to the new you
   By Jean Chatzky, Money Magazine (04.30.2007)

Pursuing the career of your dreams can involve more money issues than you might imagine. [READ MORE]