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College expenses have increased 121 percent in past 30 years
Posted on Dec 30, 2009 by JRF |
According to the Washington Post, since 1980, “the average cost of tuition and room and board has grown by a staggering 121 percent while median household income has risen a mere 18 percent.” Read the article, As college costs rise, loans become harder to get to find out how this is ...
Collection of JRF scholar stories has been published
Posted on Nov 16, 2009 by JRF |
Daring to Dream, inspiring success stories of thirty JRF scholars, has been published just in time for holiday gift giving. This collection reminds us that living a meaningful life is a process of discovery; one that can be started, and restarted, at any age. Copies are just $14.95, and the proc...
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Private scholarships more important than ever
Posted on Oct 21, 2009 by JRF |
A recent article from CNN reports that college tuition rates are steadily increasing while financial aid is dwindling, making it incredibly difficult for low-income students to earn a college degree. Students are relying on loans to not only pay their tuition, but to afford their room and board a...
Tagged: scholarships, jrf scholars, college expenses, education
Back to School Again
Posted on Sep 28, 2009 by JRF Staff |
NBC’s Today Show aired a special segment last week called Back to School Again, which focused on adult learners. They noted that 40% of current undergrads are age 25 or older. Check out this video clip to see their tips for adults in college.
Tagged: education
Raffle Raises over $2000
Posted on Sep 21, 2009 by JRF Staff |
Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets, JRF raised over $2000 on the diamond bracelet raffle. Proceeds will fund one of this year’s JRF scholarships. The winning ticket was drawn at the Annual Dinner last Thursday, and the lucky winner was Laura Jolly, Dean of UGA’s College of Fam...
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