Texas' financial aid for college students could dwindle even more

The TEXAS grant program, the state's largest financial aid fund, already has tens of thousands more applicants than it can serve, and with state budget cuts looming next year, about 24,000 more could be left behind.

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College planning workshop Stroia Securities Services Inc. will host a college-planning workshop for high school students and their parents.

College Loans 101: New Rules for Borrowers (Smart Consumer)

Here are some tips for navigating the latest changes to student loans.

Chemical association grants scholarships to students

The Houston Chemical Association (HCA) recently awarded scholarships to four San Jacinto College (SJC) students who are majoring in chemistry — Roy Williams, Bruce Livingston, Sergio Ortuno, and Eliazar Nava. Each student received a $500 scholarship.

Six Florida Students Awarded Verizon Foundation Scholarships

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Paying for college just got easier for six Florida students. They are among 675 students nationwide who received scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year through Verizon's scholarship program for the children and dependents of company employees. The students will each receive $5,000 annually toward their college expenses. The scholarship program selects ...