(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 02, 2010 ) Fort Lauderdale, FL

With students wanting to attend graduate school desperate for money, Sheila Danzig, director of Degree.com (http://www.degree.com/ the Premier Internet Portal for Online) has steered the website towards helping students find an alternative to the turmoil of traditional education –online study as well as finding hidden sources for funding by offering a FREE review copy of The BIG BOOK.

With her expertise in the way of financial aid, Professor Danzig has accumulated a book that will help students find the proper funding they need in order to further their education and, inevitably, advance their careers. The Big Book of Scholarships and Financial Aid was designed to include a list of scholarships and different outlets of financial aid for students on their way to graduate school. The book isn’t an exhaustive list, by any means, but it does offer a great deal of insight into what’s out there for students. You’d be surprised the amount of work students put into finding aid without actually acquiring the financial stability they need to even apply to graduate school, let alone finance their education.

Professor Danzig has pooled a great number of resources from all over the nation in order to prepare students for the work they’ll have to do as they begin their search for financial aid. She’s found aid particular to states and to professional concentrations, all relevant to the fiscal needs of each student who decides to take a gander at the book. There are scholarships available for those who are veterans, for those nontraditional students (mothers returning, the elderly, etc.), and, of course, those scholarships that are directed towards those students with exceptional academic merit –GPAs upwards of 3.0.

Professor Danzig makes it clear that every state offers its students a way to acquire the funding they need in order to get the degrees they seek. For those students whose professional focus is engineering, for instance, there is money available in most states. Many graduate schools offer concentration specific fellowships that pay for a student’s entire education –a fact that isn’t explicitly pointed out in the Professor Danzig’s book; however, is a point that is important to make. If you’re unable to find a scholarship that fits your needs in The Big Book of Scholarships and Financial Aid, you’re sure to be able to find a Degree program that will offer you the financial aid you need.

Professor Danzig’s book was designed to help those students who need it most get the funding they need to get the education they deserve. And with the special offer running right now at Degree.com, you’re able to download this wonderful book of options for free at http://degree.com/free-downloads.htm. Don’t get trapped without enough money to further your education. The Big Book of Scholarships and Financial Aid is a wonderful guide to the kind of money available to you.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 29, 2010 ) Miami, FL
With a declining economy, the only way to get ahead and remain safely buckled is by earning a graduate degree or undergraduate degree in Business Management which will keep you and your business afloat amidst the recession.

Today’s economy has a great affinity for students with business management degrees from accredited colleges or universities. Business colleges, in a bid to send in qualified graduates into the job market now provide more than just the traditional business administration. More specialized options have been availed to the students such as: human resources, supply chain logistics and information technology to enable them to handle demands of large and complex organizations.

Starting salaries for undergraduate business majors with a bachelors degree can range anywhere from $35,000 to $50,000. The starting salary is primarily dependent on the chosen specialty and location (geographic) of the job. The most common majors that people graduate in are generally: administration, finance, marketing, accounting and economics. However, since most colleges require students to take core courses, there are certain jobs that all majors can perfectly fit in and perform at an optimum level. For instance, a finance major can adequately handle tasks that would be ideal for an accounting major. The three specializations which offer the most lucrative salaries and job opportunities are in financial services, health care and information technology. Accounting majors with CPA accreditation have the most stable jobs since their [certified] demand is always less than their supply – any time, good times or bad.

Founder of Degree.com, http://www.degree.com, the premier internet portal for online study, Sheila Danzig, in an a press conference said that, “Students patient enough to pursue their graduate business management degree and finally earn their Masters in Business Administration especially from top tier colleges, increase their chances of getting employed and of course their earning power.” She went on to disclose that qualified MBAs generally earn anything ranging from $60,000 going higher into the six-figure category. MBA specialties e.g. IT and finance graduate majors, bag an average of $80,000. Executive MBA holders (experienced professionals) rake in $100,000.

Danzig was keen to caution students that money, although important, shouldn’t be the only motivating factor to get a business management degree. She insisted on passion, personal drives among other points to consider.

With this degree, and particularly a major in one of the high demand specialties, their graduates will face no difficulty in securing employment and will be highly sought after.

Graduate and undergraduate Business Management programs offer online courses in many many accredited distance learning institutions. A good place for you to start the brief journey which will secure your future is by comparing different online colleges at www.degree.com before zeroing in on one.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 29, 2010 ) Fort Lauderdale, FL

The team of negotiating panelists representing colleges, administrators and students rejected the newly proposed regulations released by the U.S. Department of Education on 15th January. What kind of intervention is needed to resolve this stalemate?
Recently, the draft proposal by the U.S. Department of Education was greatly disregarded by a team of negotiators representing all sectors of higher education. The proposal suggested that a maximum ratio between vocational degree program graduates’ debt repayment burdens and their annual salaries be put into place in order to determine whether such programs prepare their students for what would be termed as ‘gainful’ employment. The two parties involved are still trying to iron out some issues in order to find common ground.

According to Inside Higher Ed the Department apparently ‘stepped back from its suggestion to link programs’ tuitions with the salaries of their graduates’ attempting to develop the new rule based on debt and salary. Although the original suggestion was arguably in sync with the desired ends, major concerns arose. The proposed new rule advocates for a maximum of 8 percent of a recent graduate’s annual income towards debt repayment load for graduates of vocational programs and most for-profit offerings.

The Department’s proposal was somewhat in line with the Obama administration’s plan to restrict borrowers’ maximum annual student loan repayment to 10 percent of a graduate’s discretionary income, considering the team met on the same day that these plans were made public.
Critics however questioned the U.S Department of Education’s authority in dictating price control mechanisms; claiming that such responsibilities should be left to Congress and Mr. President. “President Obama has the good sense to maybe send a message to the department that it’s a legislative issue,” remarked a disappointed and very vocal representative, “not a regulatory issue, and that he proposes a law to do this, not a regulation.”
Sheila Danzig, founder of Degree.com, http://www.degree.com, the premier internet portal for online study, revealed that other panelists did not only question the department’s authority on such a matter but also had a long list of other unintended consequences which would advocate for the scrapping off of the proposal.
As reported, supporters of the proposition argued that, “Although loopholes and consequences might arise, neither should deter us from forging ahead, in regulating a definition of gainful employment for vocational programs… We need to leave this table with something to help students…. Right now the burden is on students and we need to alleviate that.”
Financial Aid seems so hard to attain nowadays, especially considering such stand-offs which leave many Americans uncertain of the next step or course of action to take in order to earn a college degree, on line or traditionally. The good news is that a FREE copy of THE BIG BOOK OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID is available for a limited time for download at http://degree.com/free-downloads.htm. The offer maybe withdrawn at any time so download it today so your dream degree can become affordable.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 29, 2010 ) Fort Lauderdale, FL – During mid November 2009, graduate school officials convened on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to fund the promotion and development of more professional science masters degrees. What is the buzz about the fairly new graduate degree?

Just over a decade old, the fairly new PSM graduate degree, which is tailored to provide students with advanced training in the sciences without a PhD and vital business skills without an MBA, continues to grow in popularity. Owing to complaints from employers regarding the deficient verbal and writing skills from the traditional science degree holders, the PSM emphasizes cultivation of those very skills.

Some fields where the program has began bearing fruits include: computational chemistry, industrial mathematics, environmental science and bioinformatics.

According to Sheila Danzig, founder of Degree.com, http://www.degree.com, the premier internet portal for online study, there are 171 professional science masters programs at 71 institutions in the US. She said that, “This young degree program is going to be the key to beating the present economic recession in the country as it appears to be a call to action. If marketed as an alternative to a PhD, it will be easier for more students to qualify for the high demand science, technology, engineering and mathematics jobs.”

Danzig is offering free review copies THE BIG BOOK OF COLLEGE scholarship AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION which sells on Amazon for $19.95. Copies can be downloaded FREE at http://degree.com/free-downloads.htm Pass it on to other students as we do not know how long this offer will last.

As part of the America COMPETES Act, in 2007, Congress authorized the National Science Foundation to provide grants to 4-year colleges or universities to develop or establish PSM degree programs. It was not until February 2009 that the NSF received funding of $15 million for the grant program as a result of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. These funds are scheduled to be spent in this fiscal year. At the moment, the NSF is looking for program proposals for willing 4-year universities and colleges.

Statistics reveal that, the current $15 million held by the NSF will only be enough for 21 awards. Considering that the growth of the program is occurring exponentially, that money will not go a long way.
The Department of Energy represented at the biennial meeting by their director [Valdez] in the department of Office for Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists, expressed interest in hiring PSM graduates with a bias on those who study green technologies. “The PSM might bridge the translational divide between the traditional disciplines we support and the emerging green jobs we need,” said Valdez, hinting potential funding from the department in the near future.

Advocates of PSM programs declare that it has never been this easy to earn a graduate degree and being placed in the high demand fields. Even amidst a recession the success rates of the program should persuade state and local leaders to embrace them greatly.

The development of this unique program which increases the productivity of Americans might be the one sure way to beat the recession.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 29, 2010 ) Miami, FL – The current economic crunch and recent congressional action have caused lending institutions to shrivel up and meet their demise. Which viable options remain for students to get funding for college?

Tuition, room and board costs for the most expensive school in the US averages at $50,000 annually. When it comes to private colleges the same annual bill amounts to an average of $34,000 while for public universities the figure stands at $14,000 – these are no small sums for parents to come up with in a deep rooted recession. Accredited distance learning assumes the same tuition costs for the “brick and mortar” colleges but is a lot cheaper since students leave at home while undertaking on line studies disregarding cost for room and board. And that is just undergraduate studies.

Graduate school presents an even more difficult problem. A graduate degree is more and more important in this economy and it is harder and harder to get financial aid for those programs.

In the recent past, parents defrayed their children’s higher education by securing loans against their assets, for instance, home equity was the most common one but they have greatly been devalued. Reports by various college funding consultancy firms, especially those working with high income families claim that, “Even parents who thought they were fully funded for college are now trying to determine how to fill these gaps.”

Students are left with no other option but to borrow. The congressional action together with the credit crisis has led to the great imbalance in the lending industry over the past two years. Perhaps the biggest blow that hit the lending industry is when Congress froze subsidies to private lenders that issue government-supported loans through the Federal Family Education Loan Program.

The hard blow has seen to it that 45 creditors have stopped issuing private loans and over 160 creditors suspended (temporarily or otherwise indefinitely) their federal loan programs, according to Sheila Danzig, founder of Degree.com, http://www.degree.com, the premier internet portal for online study. She goes on to add that the key provision in the new budget by the Obama administration is bent on ensuring that students borrow from the government directly through their colleges hence eliminating the private organizations which also provide the service.

Borrowers will need to apply wits in securing finance for funding various degree programs. Firstly, they should fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) which opens a doorway to scholarships and grants. Many families complain that the form is too long, complicated and requires providence of sensitive (financial) information. Even if you don’t require the aid now, it is good insurance for the future in an uncertain economy such as this.
Secondly, consider the government-backed Stafford loan even if you don’t qualify for the subsidized version as this one is available to all, irrespective of family income or credit score. It also has a reasonable fixed interest rate of 6.8%.
The third option would be taking the Federal PLUS loan which allows students to borrow up to the full amount of tuition and board. It has minimal credit requirements and payment may be deferred until graduation, however interest would accrue.
The last resorts would be home-equity (even with the devaluation of real-estate) and private loans – as hard as they may be to find and secure.

For a FREE book on Scholarships and Financial Aid go to http://degree.com/free-downloads.htm

This book sells at Amazon for $19.95 so download it now. We do not know how long the free offer will last.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 28, 2010 ) Fort Lauderdale, FL
Over the years, women have been bridging the divide between them and their male counterparts in the business world. Now more than ever, thanks to Forte Foundation, which helps women in getting MBAs and top positions in organizations, there is hope for surpassing and not only bridging the gap.
Many years back, it was believed that women were cut out to fill just but a few positions in society – non including those in the corporate world. Their roles included being: homemakers, mothers, daughters, wives and much later in life, ‘graduate’ becoming grandmothers. With the progression of days, women started breaking out of the cocoon and started competing with their male counterparts: at an equal footing almost. Women are getting empowered with not only bachelor’s college degrees but also MBAs. Although the divide is still small between men and women, it has been bridged noticeably with more and more women taking charge of executive boards.
In business school, the dust doesn’t seem like it will settle anytime soon, as the fight for an equal footing is greatly underway. Ellisa Ellis-Sangster, executive director of the Forte Foundation which strives at educating young women and network them to land business leadership positions, commented that the number of women MBAs has significantly increased as 30 – 40% of students currently working on their MBAs are women.
A part time junior at a New York based business school said that, even at the undergraduate level, students aren’t really encouraged to pursue their MBAs. Asked whether she would pursue an advanced degree, she admitted she was unsure but she knew it would give her monetary gain and leverage compared to her counterparts. “My boss has told me that most companies will just throw more money at you if you have a master’s. And as unfortunate as it is, women still do make less money overall than men do in today’s economy. So anything they can do to make extra bucks, such as getting an MBA, is probably a very smart idea,” she said.

According to Sheila Danzig, founder of Degree.com, http://www.degree.com, the premier internet portal for online study, women do have concerns (or fears) when it comes to doing an MBA. “Women find it difficult to balance between studying, raising their families and at the same time, handling their office position and responsibilities. It is challenging, but with the wonders of online MBA courses, there is hope at the end of the tunnel,” she encouraged.

Ellisa Ellis-Sangster, in a bid to win the woman’s right to MBAs believes that getting the information pertaining to the importance of getting MBAs at an early stage to women, is paramount. We aim to bring companies and schools together that are interested in having more women in MBA programs,” she says. “We want to educate young women about opportunities because the younger you can get the message out, the faster you can get them out into the world. If they find out they are interested later in life, they may not get in as successfully.”

By women getting to know of female role models who have made it in life by pursuing their MBAs, they can get inspired to do the same. Take Shelly Lazarus for instance – one of the four women who graduated with an MBA from Columbia in 1970. She is currently the CEO of Ogilvy and Mather, which is one of the largest advertisement agencies in the world which serves clients such as IBM and American Express.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 28, 2010 ) Fort Lauderdale, FL
More and more pressure is being put on Americans to advance their degrees in order to have job security (for those already employed) and to be marketable (for potential job seekers). How can they fund their graduate education?
Deciding to study for a graduate course – whether it is a taught or research program – is a big decision to make and foresight should be employed. The most important thing to consider is funding. It comes as no surprise that the cost of attending graduate school is on the higher side and lack of proper planning can impair your chances of completing your graduate degree program successfully.
There are three ways of funding a masters or doctorate education. The first and most obvious one is self funding. Tuition costs vary greatly from institution to institution and price comparisons should be made to get the best education cost-effectively. On the other hand, employers may cover all your college costs if the course is related to your area of expertise allowing you to advance your position and performance in your company.
The second option which happens to be the most sought after is – applying for funding. Several colleges do offer partial financial assistance to graduate students. Prior to seeking enrollment, prospective students are urged to make inquiries relating to financial assistance available and the registration process. Should the college you wish to attend not be in a position to offer financial aid, you should apply for external funding. These include: awards, scholarships and grants.

Sheila Danzig, founder of Degree.com, http://www.degree.com, the premier internet portal for online study, commented on the available external funding, saying, “Competition for [external] funding is fierce so you need to do your research and apply before the deadline. Many awards have strict eligibility rules so you need to ensure you comply with them.” She added that, many grant programs offer funding to minorities for schooling through a graduate program. The American Indian Graduate Center, the National Consortium for Graduate Degrees for Minorities in Engineering and Science, and the Black Collegian Organization are just but a few. Danzig has written THE BIG BOOK OF COLLEGE scholarship AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION which sells on Amazon for $19.95. She is currently offering review copies FREE at http://degree.com/free-downloads.htm Download it today and pass it onto other students now, because we do not know how long this offer will last.

The third funding option would be taking out a loan. A lot of thought should be put in before deciding to secure a loan which should be greatly influenced by an individual’s ability to pay it off with ease. These loans can be from banks or money lending institutions. Through the federal government, there are several loans available for graduate studies, as well. In terms of funding, prospective students can look for non-traditional sources, such as funding for online studies. Obtaining a master’s degree online will make working your educational schedule around your life a simpler than attendance at a traditional college or university.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 28, 2010 ) Fort Lauderdale, FL
Anyone that has been forced into the capitalist machine knows that in order to become a viable part of the economy and stand out from the crowd, one must receive a graduate degree from an accredited university.

However, the weight of that task can cause many students to fail before they start. The truth is without a graduate education, there’s no actual hope of finding financial success in the business world, so where does that leave those students who can’t monetarily or mentally afford to give up their jobs and head back to study.

The retention rate of most accredited graduate universities is falling. It’s a state of being that many students can’t manage to pay for graduate degrees, especially since they will be losing income at the same time. But, how can one ensure their future without it? More and more online universities are graduate degrees that are fully accepted by employers. This gives giving traditional and non-traditional students alike the opportunities they deserve.

While the Internet isn’t exactly the picture of legitimacy in many cases, it is easy to determine the merit of an online graduate degree.

Degree.com (http://www.degree.com) – The Premier Internet Portal for Online Study, has sifted through the madness to bring students from every walk of life the perfect options for them. Whether they’re returning after 20 years of academic absence or seeking alternative means to get their Graduate degree, Degree.com has found the top accredited online graduate programs that will get you on your way to the success you deserve.

Online universities ensure that your academic life works in conjunction with your personal life, so that you’re more than capable of studying for mid-terms and trudging to and from your 9 to 5 without being overwhelmed and preoccupied with either. Professor Sheila Danzig, Director of Degree.com, has helped many students through Degree.com, enabling them to get the education they deserve and still maintain a personal life that is as fruitful as it is healthy.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 28, 2010 ) Washington, DC
Let’s be honest; a woman, no matter how advanced society proclaims to be, is still behind a man in Corporate America. We’ve had the ability to climb from destitution to the top of the ladder in some aspects; however, if it’s hard for anyone to get a strong foothold in the world market, it’s even more so for women, who always have the hardest time reaching the highest heights. As it is, there’s no way that one can differentiate herself from the established hierarchy unless she has an advanced degree in a particular specification.

Advancing your career is already an incredible task. When you have no advanced credentials with which to establish yourself to an employer, it’s hard to give yourself the chance you need to make your mark. As it is, more women are finding themselves placed at the top of the corporate hierarchy. How are they establishing themselves as such forces –with advanced degrees. There’s nothing more impressive than a degree from a university that’s both accredited and has some semblance of a recognizable name. Because the dynamics of the home structure has begun to change more and more, it’s important for women to feel as if their lives at home are perfect balance with their careers.

It is not just the prospect of earning recognition in the business world that has women marking their territory with great ferocity. It’s the idea of carving a more positive identity for themselves while still being able to keep their dominance in their own homes. It’s the positive reinforcement that they are their own women and have absolute control over their destinies, their own lives. Earning a college degree online may be one of the best ways that any woman (any person than that matter) to make sure that they’re ahead of the curve, at the top of the applicant’s pile. It is a fair assessment that any woman with a degree will make herself even more of a force to be reckoned with. The secret to getting ahead has always been the difference between those who have higher level credentials and those who have the basic credentials to perhaps eek by with an entry level position. An online graduate degree can be the answer for most women. On line studies allows women to earn that degree while taking care of a home and working. Online study gives flexibility that simply does not exist in the brick and mortar world. A masters degree gives women a step up on the competition.

When it comes to gathering the right information to make sure that you’re giving yourself the most opportunities, there’s nothing wrong with getting a little help from the professionals. Degree.com, http://www.degree.com/ the Premier Internet Portal for Online Study, has helped steer many people in the right direction as regards their careers and the scope of their future. As the Director of Degree.com, Professor Sheila Danzig has been a crucial part in making it easier for women (and men) to further their careers and give themselves the chance to make a stamp in the professional world.

(EMAILWIRE.COM, January 27, 2010 ) New York, NY
With an every deteriorating economy, it seems like the last thing that anyone would want to do is invest more into a government that doesn’t quite know what to do with itself. There’s especially a fear for single mothers out there who haven’t been able to finish their degrees. However, there’s no possible way that anyone, can find themselves in a financially secure situation without at least a basic level of credentials. For single mothers, there’s nothing more difficult than balancing home, job, and the daily turmoil of life. So, the question becomes why would she any single mother want to burden herself with classes and papers, let alone applying for universities.

Single mothers of the world, there is hope for you. You mustn’t allow yourself to fall prey to the rigour of the world without the proper tools to defend yourself and your family. There has been a national push to get single mothers back in school, getting the accreditation they need to become successful women. The trouble comes when attempting to maintain a healthy family life –caring for and rearing your children– and still getting the credentials you need to become a vital part of the socio-economic structure that has been indoctrinated into our systems since birth. A choice that many people have landed upon is that of online study. Though it may seem a bit of a silly idea –taking classes online and being taken seriously once you’ve done so– there’s nothing more important in this economy than earning your college degree.

For any mother, but most certainly a single mother, this could be the impetus they need to get themselves ahead in the world market. With the new administration, there has come a cry for mothers to continue their education. There are a great deal of accredited distance learning programs out there for people who are looking to make an important decision in their lives as pertains their ability to get ahead, to be more than someone who takes care of her children –while she secretly yearns for something for herself and her family.

Everyone needs a bit of help, no matter who they are or their situation. For single mothers, it could be absolutely crucial that they get the guidance that could take them from being without credentials to making an income that will allow them to become more than a sum of their parts. degree, http://www.degree.com/ the Premier Internet Portal for Online Study, has pioneered the search for degree programs for those who need options. Professor Sheila Danzig, taking the helm as the Director of Degree.com, has steered the website to help those who want the chance to better themselves with an upper level degree.

No single mother should have to suffer the slings and arrows of not having the credentials they need to give their family the chance it deserves to move into a more secure future. Begin the New Year with a new lease o n life starting with an accredited online degree.