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Private scholarships more important than ever

Oct 21, 2009

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 t...

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Back to School Again

Sep 28, 2009

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.

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State Chief Justice Lauds Foundation's Namesake

Mar 31, 2006

Thirty years ago, shortly after Jeannette Rankin died, five Athens-area women sat down to decide how to follow her instructions to help adult women. Started with $16,000 in proceeds from the sale of the Oconee County property where America’s...

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