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Efficion Consulting - Blog http://www.efficionconsulting.com/Articles.aspx A blog from Efficion Consulting on DotNetNuke, asp.net, design, and other things relating to web development. Searching for College Cash in a Topsy Turvy Economy Many parents and students are now considering their options with financial aid letters in hand. Ultimately, after any grants and scholarships, most families still have college costs to cover. 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(other states, take notice!) http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=129 Administrator Account Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT October Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=128 Administrator Account Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT The NEW G. I. Bill http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=126 Administrator Account Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT September Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=125 Administrator Account Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT Coping with the Repayment of Student Loans: the NEW Income-Based Repayment Plan (IBR) http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=124 Administrator Account Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=123 Administrator Account Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT Why Visit A College? It's A MUST! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=121 Administrator Account Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT May Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=122 Administrator Account Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Searching for College Cash in a Topsy Turvy Economy http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=120 Administrator Account Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT April Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=119 Administrator Account Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT Take The Test Now! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=115 Administrator Account Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=117 Administrator Account Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=111 Administrator Account Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT Following the FAFSA Process - What's Next? http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=112 Administrator Account Sun, 01 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT FAFSA Fun: Common FAQs about Families' Favorite Form! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=110 Matt Ruel Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=108 Matt Ruel Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=107 Matt Ruel Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Big News for Independent Students! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=109 Matt Ruel Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT A New Term: The "Gap" Year Thinking about taking a year off between graduation from high school and starting college? http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=18 Justin Kruse Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=66 Justin Kruse Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT The College Application Essay Obstacle or Opportunity http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=25 Justin Kruse Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=70 Justin Kruse Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT The Letter of Recommendation Details on how, who, and what to include in the letter of recommendation that accompany many college applications. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=20 Justin Kruse Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=68 Justin Kruse Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT The On-Campus College Interview Tips about what to expect and how to prepare for your on-campus interviews. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=22 Justin Kruse Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=69 Justin Kruse Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Illinois College Costs Find out the current costs to attend college in Illinois at various institutions. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=105 Justin Kruse Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Indiana College Costs Find out the current costs to attend college in Indiana at various institutions. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=104 Justin Kruse Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT Texas College Costs Find out the current costs to attend college in Texas at various institutions. http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=127 Matt Ruel Sun, 01 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=71 Justin Kruse Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Ohio College Costs http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=130 Matt Ruel Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT NCAA Clearinghouse The NCAA Eligibility Center: Attention Potential Student Athletes! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=35 Justin Kruse Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=72 Justin Kruse Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Colorado College Costs http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=135 Matt Ruel Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Limiting the Loan Burden Understanding the Loan Options (and Limiting the Burden) http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=5 Administrator Account Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=73 Justin Kruse Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Maximizing College Visits Getting the Most Out of Your College Visits http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=36 Justin Kruse Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=74 Justin Kruse Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Following the FAFSA Process ...What's next? http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=37 Justin Kruse Fri, 01 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT Common FAFSA FAQs FAFSA Fun: Common FAQs about Families' Favorite Form! http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=38 Justin Kruse Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=75 Justin Kruse Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=76 Justin Kruse Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Combating Senioritis One Illness That Must Be Overcome http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=39 Justin Kruse Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=77 Justin Kruse Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Independent Student Update Legislative Action Means Change for Independent Student Definition http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=40 Justin Kruse Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=78 Justin Kruse Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Effective Essay Execution The College Application Essay: More Than Just Another Writing Assignment http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=41 Justin Kruse Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=79 Justin Kruse Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT College Fair Tactics How to Attack a College Fair: Questions You MUST Ask http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=42 Justin Kruse Sat, 01 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=80 Justin Kruse Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT First Semester Success How to Help Your Student Survive the First Semester of College http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=43 Justin Kruse Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=81 Justin Kruse Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT College Student Engagement Getting Connected - Engaging in the College Experience http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=44 Justin Kruse Sun, 01 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT Fact of the Month http://www.efficionconsulting.com/articles.aspx?ItemID=82 Justin Kruse Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT Top College Questions Comparing Colleges? 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