‘Student’ Archives
Textbooks may be used for tax credit »
Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act signed into law by President Obama on Feb.17, 2009 textbook and other course material expenses incurred in 2009 and 2010 that are not covered by scholarship or grant aid may be counted toward the newly created tax credit called the American Opportunity Tax Credit on that year’s tax return. So, [...]
Local politicians should engage student constituency »
This is in response to City Council candidate Tom Stohlman’s October 6 Opinion Letter, “Why the bad voter turnout?,” he asked: “Why do student residents, even the ones who are registered voters in Cambridge, pass on their chance to have a say in their local government?” I appreciate that Mr. Stohlman has asked this question and hopefully [...]
Tools and Tips in Searching for Scholarships »
Scholarship searches can be quite difficult, but why not get the same tools that other successful individuals have had access to? Do you know that millions of dollars sit on the table simply because individuals do not apply for the scholarship? The BCC Foundation has over forty different scholarships catered for different degree studies, [...]
Education remains path out of poverty »
Job creation is a major concern in the city of New Bedford. There has been constant discussion throughout the city of the need for jobs. What about education? This city has a lot of promise, and many organizations are working on many different educational goals for New Bedford. One idea is shifting the "job creation" method toward education [...]
Student Tips for Saving on Textbooks »
Imagine an $80 book being sold for less than the retail value. Some argue that is completely insane, and others would state that is just how college is. Tips from experienced book-saving students can help keep more money in the bank. Tip 1: Use online resources. “I’ve used half.com with success, but it requires a lot of caution,” [...]
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