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Every point you earn gives you one more chance at winning free scholarships. We are giving away $100,000 in scholarships this year alone. Start earning; the more points you earn, the more chances to win!

Education Survey for 50 Scholarship Points featured!

Online education promotes collaboration, critical thinking, and individual responsibility. If you are interested in earning your degree online (in part or in whole) or have wanted to learn more about online education is transforming the learning experience take this survey.

Cappex $1,000 GPA Isn't Everything Scholarship featured!

Just like ScholarshipPoints, Cappex's $1,000 GPA Isn't Everything scholarship takes into account that everyone can't always get straight A's, but everyone certainly deserves a fair chance at money for school. Read how to enter this $1,000 scholarship contest and look for the point code.

Compare Private Student Loan Lenders featured!

Private Student Loans help cover the difference between your total cost of education and other financial aid you have received. But finding the right loan isn't always easy. That’s why we created a simple and informative way to compare private student loan lenders.

Follow Us on Twitter featured!

Follow us on Twitter and we'll give you 25 scholarship points. Continue to follow us, tweet us, and retweet us to all your friends for new scholarship alerts and bonus codes we're sending out to Twitter followers only!

Read, "What would you do with a $50,000 scholarship?" featured!

We know that finding the money for college can be difficult. Winning Surveys would like to make life easier by bringing you our $50,000 scholarship sweepstakes!

Student Profile Survey featured!

Complete this short Student Profile Survey and 25 scholarship points will automatically be credited to your account. It's that easy!

Win $74,500 in College Scholarships featured!

Check out these sponsors who will be awarding individual scholarships that add up to $74,500. Whether you enter to win them or not is your choice, we'll give you 25 scholarship points anyway.

Win a Free Trip to Ireland from EF College Break featured!

EF College Break is the cheapest way to travel! Enter to win a free spot on their From Galway to Dublin tour and receive more info on their trips.

2010 Universum Survey

Take the 2010 Universum Survey and receive point code worth 50 scholarship points! You can use these points to  enter any of the ScholarshipPoints.com monthy scholarship drawings. You will also automatically be entered into a $1,000 Universum scholarship drawing to be held in March.

Keep your profile up to date!

Update your Scholarship Points profile and make sure all the information is current! To better figure out what topics, subjects, and interests you have, we just added college major to your profile, so go in, check & adjust your profile, and get 25 more points!

Read the February 2010 Financial Aid Newsletter

Read the February 2010 Financial Aid Newsletter and look for the code worth 25 scholarship points.

Read the February 2010 ScholarshipPoints Newsletter

Read the February 2010 ScholarshipPoints newsletter and receive 25 scholarship points!

Rent and Sell Textbooks with Chegg!

Chegg helps you save thousands of dollars on expensive textbooks throughout your college career. Rent textbooks from Chegg and have them delivered to your door quickly and efficiently. When you are done with them you can return them to Chegg for free of shipping charges! Additionally, Chegg plants a atree every time you rent, sell or buy a book. Over one million trees have been planted so far!

School Survey, earn points and cash

Complete a short survey with general questions about your high school or college. When completed, you'll receive 25 Scholarship Points and they will pay you $5 cash. If you choose, you can earn additional cash completing other surveys.

Take a PrivateStudentLoans.com web site survey for 25 points!

This short survey is to help us improve www.PrivateStudentLoans.com as a more effective web site for you to learn about your private lending options. Before completing this survey, please visit www.PrivateStudentLoans.com and explore the site, paying attention to the process for getting more information about private student loans. For Scholarship Points members, you will receive 25 points for completing this survey.

Take a student loan survey!

Has your school changed to the Direct Loan program? Take this survey for 25 points and tell us about your experiences!

Take The Student Advantage Challenge

Get the Student Advantage Card with a 30-day money-back guarentee and start saving hundreds! The card provides students with exclusive discounts of up to 50 off with national brands and thousands of local merchant locations. Plus, get $10 back on your first purchase with a national partner by signing up today!

Private Student Loan Comparison Survey

Review our new Private Student Loan comparison tool, and let us know what you think by taking our short survey to earn 20 scholarship points.

Accredited Distance Learning

Distance learning is a wonderful new way of earning your degree without the hassle and added expense of traditional schools. You can earn all kinds of degrees and certifications through the different accredited distance learning programs that are out there.

Ask Admissions Girl: How many colleges should I apply to?

No matter how many college you plan on applying to it is important that you have reach schools, target schools and safety schools on your list.

Ask Admissions Girl: Is it true that you could be accepted to a school because of your gender?

Some colleges and universities attract more women than men, or more men than women. This is something to think about when applying to college.

Distance Learning for all Degree Types

Many people still think of online education as a way to take an extra class to supplement their brick-and-mortar education. However, online education, or distance learning, is becoming an increasingly popular way to complete an entire degree. More people are turning to distance learning to complete associates, bachelors and masters degrees.

Do I need a credit card for college?

With all of this talk about credit it is hard for high school and college students to weed out the good information and advice from the bad information and advice. Some people preach that credit cards are evil and that there is no need for a student to have one. Other people say that every person over the age of 18 needs to have a credit card.

Federal Work Study, in Plain English

How the Federal Work Study program works, and why it probably is a great way for you to make some pocket money without getting in the way of your studies or classes.

Get Foxed and Get 15

Do you use Firefox for your browser? If you do you'll see a special code on the page this activity links to. If you don't have Firefox, go to the page anyway and use the link there to get your free Firefox.  After you install it you'll be able to see your code! 

 

How are private student loan interest rates determined?

Unlike federal student loans, private student loans do not have a universal fixed interest rate.Private student loan interest rated are calculated based on a published index, such as the Prime Rate or LIBOR, and a margin based on your credit score and credit history. Private student loan interest rates fluctuate over time and interest begins accruing as soon as the loan is disbursed.

Learn about Student Banking

There are a number of things students should think about before selecting a bank. The most important question you should ask yourself is if it is convenient for you. You will want a bank that is easy to make deposits and withdrawls between classes, especially in the case of an emergency.

Online Certificate Programs

One way to better oneself professionally is to enroll in an online certificate program. Online certificate programs are usually used to hone in on a particular skill.

Private Student Loan Benefits

Private student loans are a great way to help cover the cost of higher education, and it's easy to see why when you look at some of the benefits they offer their borrowers.

Private Student Loan Overview

Ever wonder what makes a private student loan different from a federal student loan?  Educate yourself with a quick private student loan overview.

Read "Checklist for using a cosigner on your private student loan"

More than likely you will need a cosigner to assist you in getting a private student loan. Here are some questions to ask and what to look out for when seeking out a cosigner.

Read "Life After Undergrad: Law school edition"

To make sure that you can obtain your law degree and still be able to pay your loans once you pass the bar, it is imperative to have all of the necessary information.

Read "Three Private Student Loan problems - and how to solve them."

We get a boatload of questions daily in our Financial Aid forums concerning private student loans. Here are a sampling of some typical questions - and how to answer them.

Read "What happens to my Stafford loan if I leave school?"

There are many reasons why you may decide to leave your college or university, financial or otherwise. So what happens to your federal Stafford loan then?

Read "When should you NOT consolidate your student loans?"

Nine times out of ten, you should consolidate your student loans. But for that potential tenth time, you should consider other avenues. Here are three instances where you should NOT consolidate your student loans.

Read this Blog: A Short Credit Card Glossary for Everyone

Often times, you see words or phrases on credit card offers that may not make a lot of sense or seem misleading. Check out the terms I've outlined and discover what some of the more common snippets actually mean.

Read this Blog: Demystifying Federal Student Loans

If you’re like me, you probably were at least somewhat confused the first time you looked at your financial award letter. “Stafford Loans”, “Perkins Loans”, “PLUS Loans”, what does it all mean?! Well friend, I’m glad you asked!

Read this Blog: Federal Parent PLUS Loans, in Plain English

Information about federal Parent PLUS loans, getting them, and what the different types are. Blog designed to help students and parents understand the program.

Read this Blog: Graduate School - What's in a Name?

Debunking the big name graduate school = instant job myth, and practical considerations for planning your advanced degree(s).

Read this Blog: Paper or Plastic? What to consider about paying for the little things.

Let's start at the beginning. You're entering school, and find out that maybe financial aid doesn't fully cover all your expenses, like books, supplies, maybe a meal or two a week that goes under the radar. You think to yourself… "well ok, maybe I'll get a credit card -- I mean I have to start building my credit history up anyway, right?"

Read this Blog: Stafford Loans, in Plain English

In Plain English, Part Two: The federal Stafford loan -- history, what it is, what it costs, and how it helps you afford college.

Read this Blog: The FAFSA and You

Important deadlines and information to know about how the FAFSA works for federal financial aid and student loans.

Read this Blog: The Point of a Private Student Loan

Reinforcing why private student loans exist in the first place and why they are extremely helpful if you read the fine print and plan accordingly.

Read this Blog: The Pros and Cons of College in the City

Being a recent graduate of Suffolk University in Boston, I have found that there is a very clear difference in lifestyle between city schools and more rural or suburban ones. If you are considering which is better for you, I hope these insights will help you make a better informed decision about locale.

Read this Blog: Tips and Tricks for Off Campus Living (and Saving Money too!)

Resources, tips, and things to consider about living in an apartment or off campus. Personal insight into the usefulness of a student credit card.

Read " Home ยป Online Degrees Studying for a Nursing School Degree Online"

Starting college is not a decision to be taken lightly. When a student elects to take an online course of study, they come up against a lot of hurdles that do not typically confront the average traditional college student. In terms of application, it is probably fair to say that those people studying for an online degree will be required to have more discipline than the average student.

Read "How to save a small fortune in college"

Let's face it, college life can get pricey. Every day, students from coast to coast throw their money away without realizing that some of the biggest costs in college can be easily avoided if you're willing to be a bit resourceful.

Read, Free Debt Consultation

Stressed over debt? Don't know where to turn? Read about how you can reduce your monthly payment and get back on track.

Read, "Your Career Starts Here!"

So graduation is just around the corner and you still can't decide what you want to do with your life? We can help. JobDiagnosis.com offers a free career test designed to place you into the right industry and job position based on your skills and preferences.

Read: Popular Trends in Graduate Education

Examining what grad schools are doing in today's market to bring in new students and make it easier for people to earn advanced degrees.

Take the Private Student Loan Challenge

How much do you know about Private Student Loans? Take a 3 question quiz and put your knowledge to the test. Go 3 for 3 and earn some points!

The Cost of an Online Degree

Online colleges offer an opportunity for people to earn a degree without having to leave the comfort of their home.  Online degree students can work full time while continuing their education and preparing for a brighter future.

Help Haiti earthquake victims

Your generous gift to the American Red Cross in response to the earthquakes that devastated Haiti on January 12, 2010, will make it possible for the Red Cross to provide comfort and hope to disaster victims across the affected region, helping to meet critical needs such as for shelter, food, relief supplies, and other emergency assistance.

If you want to help the cause you can text "Haiti" to 90999 to send a $10 donation to the Red Cross. There's also this collection of organizations that are accepting donations online.

Redeem the code REDCROSS for 10 scholarship points.

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Learn About Prepaid Credit Cards

In a credit based society it is very important to build a positive credit score in order to take out loans for college, a new car, and your own home.  The best time to build credit is in college, and the best way to build credit is with a credit card.  Unfortunately, a lot of students are denied credit cards due to lack of credit, or poor credit scores from a few early mistakes.  For these students, and others afraid of accumulating debt with a traditional card, prepaid is the way to go.

GameFly - Online Video Game Rentals

GameFly is the leading online video game rental service in the United States. They deliver the widest selection and availability of games for all the major consoles (Xbox 360, PS3, etc). View this offer for 5 Scholarship Points.