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The Financial Aid Secret Worth Big Bucks

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The yearly phenomenon known within the financial aid community as the “summer melt” is working in students’ favor — this year more than ever — offering the opportunity for extra financial aid that previously didn’t exist. And if you’re one of the few students who know the secret, you can get more cash than ever before.

Ask the Expert: Why Not Borrow from My 401(k) for My Daughter's College Tuition?

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By Mark Kantrowitz, Publisher, FinAid.org

Maximizing Winter Break

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For many students winter break is a welcome time for rest and relaxation; however it can also be a useful time to plan ahead or even make some much needed extra money. Winter break is a great time for a short internship, travel opportunity, networking meeting, or shadowing experience.

Billings and Receivables, Student Finanacial Assistance

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WKU Regents Approve $349.4 Million Budget & 2009 -2010 Budget Highlights

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Bowling Green, Ky. - The Western Kentucky University Board of Regents approved a $349.4 million budget for 2009-10. Ann Mead, vice president for Finance and Administration, said the budget is based on Kentucky's 2008-10 state budget and a 4 percent increase in tuition. It also includes an internal reallocation of $1.6 million to fund lump-sum bonus of $500 to $1,000 for employees. The one-time payments will be made at the end of July.