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The U.S. Department of Education estimates approximately 1.5 million students that qualify for Pell Grants fail to receive their financial aid due the length and complication of the FAFSA. The FAFSA is considered so daunting by applicants, in fact, that many hire a professional to fill them out, just like their tax forms!

Graduates for the past couple of years have been stiffed on entry-level earnings. A bachelor’s degree used to be the guaranteed ticket to a well-paying job, but now it has transformed into a much-needed resume perk, and the master’s degree has taken the spotlight of “I grant thy student a job” status.

Did you know that the majority of large corporations offer reimbursement for their employees to attend college? This is a golden opportunity employees can take advantage of from participating employers to aid them in today’s economy. The only stipulation is that your degree must benefit your current position at the company. Getting your employer to pay for college could bolster your current income, as well as provide a more educated employee for your company.

USA Today reported how applications for the fall 2009 were more affected this year by the economy that previous annual studies. Students were not only worried about the cost of tuition, but the cost of going to a college out-of-state. Stress levels among students have increased from 61% to 68%. On the other side of [...]