Category: College

The province of Nova Scotia is home to many great post secondary institutions including; Dalhousie University, St Mary’s, and King’s college. For a such a small province they are far above the national average when it comes to educational rankings. But as with any province, it is not always easy to get the money you need for school. You may encounter many obstacles in your search to get the right amount funds for all of your expenses. There can be many unexpected costs that you will have to budget for. These include rent, food, entertainment, and transportation. These things can be a major part of your budget, but most students are not aware of this.

Luckily in the province of Nova Scotia there are great programs for potential students. They have really gone out of their way to make sure that every student can attend school comfortably. Their student loan program was established in the 1960s and has helped thousands receive the money they need for school. A Nova Scotia student loan can cover a large portion of your educational expenses. These loans are not available for everyone, but if you can secure one you will not have to worry much about money during the course of your education. This is really important if you want to focus on your grades. It is a great way to pay for tuition without having to spend a lot of money on interest payments.

Applying for Nova Scotia student loans can be done almost entirely online. The application does not take more than several minutes to complete. The application will ask you a few personal questions, and may even ask for your consent to run a credit check. In any case it is fairly straightforward to do and everyone should apply. You should do this even if you believe that you have enough money to cover all of your expenses. You never know what could come up and you may end up needing some financial assistance.

The reviewers for Nova Scotia student loans will try to determine if you are eligible for financial assistance. There are several factors that they consider when reviewing your submission. Not everyone who applies for these loans will get them. You should make sure you fill out your application thoroughly and do not forget to include any information that could help you get accepted. The biggest one is your current income, and the income of your parents. They will also consider if you have any dependents or if you are a mature student. The exact details of their selection process are unknown, so it is best not to worry about it too much. If you get rejected for a loan you can always file an appeal. You may be able to obtain the money if you can provide good reasons for why you should qualify for financial need.

Applying for one of these loans is fairly straightforward and will also give you access to other provincial and federal …

“You can always go back.” It’s a pretty common reasoning for leaving, or in some cases not attending college. Sometimes the decision stems to chase other opportunities, and other times it’s to raise a family. Going back to college is an opportunity, that financial means considered, will always be available. If you’ve decided to finally take advantage of it, you’re one of many Americans making the move. And like most of them, you’re probably a little nervous. A healthy appreciation for the significance of what you’re doing is normal, but there is no need to get anxious.

In fact, there are a few recent statistics that should really ease your worries. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has been tracking college enrollment, degree attainment, and population growth with regards to employment in the United States for many years. Though the economic outlook has been rather bleak since 2008, the relationships between college degree holders, unemployment, and salary rates has really not changed very much recently and is rather encouraging for those considering a return to college.

Approximately 40% of the U.S. population between the ages of 25-64 hold Bachelor’s degrees or higher. That means 60% don’t. In times where jobs are not always plentiful, it can help to have a college degree distinction on your resume. In fact, jobs, degrees and unemployment have a lot more to do with each other than you might think.

The United States unemployment rate had always been a hot topic on news wires and political talk, but became even more of a broad-based issue when the U.S. housing economy collapsed. According to evidence supported by data from the BLS, the current unemployment rate increases substantially by descending degree attainment.

The BLS estimates an approximate 14% unemployment rate among those without high school diplomas; approximately 10% among those without college degrees; approximately 8% among those with Associate’s degrees, or some college; and just 4.1% among those with Bachelor’s degrees or higher.
If that’s not enough to ease your worries, consider this: the average weekly earnings of a Bachelor degree holder are nearly double that of a non-degree holder. Salaries tend to escalate with degree attainment, but simply attaining one can make a difference, even at the two-year level.

A high school graduate for example, makes on average $626 each week compared to $726 at the Associate’s degree level. $100 might sound negligible, but that is over $5000 after just one year. If you make the jump to a Bachelor’s program, you’re looking even better, with a median weekly salary of $1137.…