LSE broadly estimates that students should allow £1,100-£1,300 per month for all living expenses, including accommodation, travel, food, laundry, study costs, and other personal expenses. This will vary depending on your lifestyle and requirements, so it’s important you do your own research. Is London affordable for students? Despite the cost […]
Living in Canada is a more expensive affair than living in the United Kingdom, which ranks at 33 on the cost of living index. This shows that while there is a disparity between the two countries, there isn’t a huge gap. Is Canada more expensive than UK? Canada is 5.9% […]
A 2017 report from Harvard professor Raj Chetty said that just 3 percent of students at Harvard came from the bottom fifth of the income ladder, while 70 percent came from families of the top fifth of income earners in the country. How many poor people are in Harvard? The […]
5 Ways to Make Attending a State School Affordable as an Out-of-State Student Attend a state school in an “academic common market” Become a resident of the state. Seek waivers. Military members and their dependents can attend state schools at the in-state tuition cost. Talk to the financial aid office. […]
With a four year graduation rate of 59.0% , first-time students in the High Point class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were among the most likely in the nation to graduate on time. After six years, the graduation rate was 63.2% and by 2019 ,63.3% of this class had […]
Scholars’ intellectual vigor is complemented by a strong work ethic and commitment to excellence, as demonstrated by outstanding academic achievement. Scholars understand the importance of relationships in leadership, and they know how to make use of language to forge connections with others. What is an outstanding scholar? The Outstanding Scholar […]
The PSC Scholarship is the premier government scholarship. It is awarded on the basis of merit to outstanding young men and women who have chosen a career in the Public Service. Recipients may choose from a diverse range of courses and universities for sponsored study. What is PSC looking for? […]
In this guide Research state reciprocity and exchange agreements. Apply for a tuition waiver. Establish residency. Apply to a school where you have legacy. Apply for merit- and need-based scholarships. Visit the college fairs and open houses. Consider the on-campus social life. Spend extra time on the application. Is it […]
Regent Richard Leib. On March 1, University of California Regent Richard Leib assumed the duties and responsibilities of the Chair of the Board. He succeeds Cecilia V. Estolano. “As we emerge from the pandemic, this is a particularly critical time for the University and for the state itself,” Leib said. […]
The cost of attending an out-of-state college can be considerably higher than attending an in-state college. This is because most states subsidize the higher education of students who are residents of the state, which means you will pay lower tuition fees when attending an in-state college. Is it worth going […]
The Regents Scholarship is the most prestigious scholarship awarded to incoming UCR freshmen. Students are selected based on a review of the academic record by the faculty Committee on Scholarships and Honors. New Regents Scholars are notified of the award at the time of admission. How do you get a […]
An independent governing body that oversees a state’s public Colleges and Universities. All 50 states have governing bodies that oversee the administration of public education. A number of states call the body that administers the state college and university system the board of regents. Who are the Regents at the […]
The Regents are organized into standing committees, subcommittees and work groups whose members and chairs are appointed by the Chancellor. The Board comprises 17 members elected by the State Legislature for 5 year terms: 1 from each of the State’s 13 judicial districts and 4 members who serve at large. […]
A regent (from the Latin regens: ruling, governing) is a person appointed to govern a state pro tempore (Latin: ‘for the time being’) because the monarch is a minor, absent, incapacitated or unable to discharge the powers and duties of the monarchy, or the throne is vacant and the new […]
Honestly I’m so surprised I am able to go to my dream school this fall. What makes it even better is that I got the Regents’ scholarship that gives me priority perks as well as a 5k scholarship. This really helped my financial aid so I could be able to […]