The Problem - many excellent students spend hundreds of hours filling out college and university scholarship application forms on paper or on the Web, only to discover that they qualify for just a small fraction of the money that they need for college. In comparison with the full cost of a college education, the merit scholarship dollars that you can expect to win will be relatively few. Consider this in the context of having to finance a college education that can easily exceed $30,000 per year (with tuition, books, and living expenses) and the problem becomes very real. The Solution - for the patriotic American, and students in countries that have an alliance partnership with the United States, the solution lies in having a strong desire to attend one of the five U.S. Service Academies. These top schools offer successful candidates the opportunity to accept a full ride merit scholarship that has been conservatively valued at more than $400,000.00 US dollars (over four years). To do this you will need the assistance of a knowledgeable guide. This roadmap provides the way ahead. A Complete Solution - there is little doubt about the value of an opportunity to attend a world class college that offers: A superior undergraduate education with a broad choice of academic majors, A small monthly paycheck that covers minor expenses (and some major ones, too), A program that will help you build your leadership skills and professional character, An exceptional intercollegiate and intramural athletic program (for undergraduates), Spiritual and moral development for students of every faith group, An opportunity for the patriotic young woman or man to serve their Country, and A full ride scholarship that is valued at more than $400,000.00 The Full Picture - this opportunity is available at more than one school There are five such service academies that represent three different departments of the U.S. Federal Government: The United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, The United States Military Academy at West Point, New York, and The United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. All three are sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and are chartered to educated and train the officers who will become the front-line leadership of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and the armed forces of U.S. allies. The two sister academies are: The United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut and The United States Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, New York. These two service academies are sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and are chartered to develop the next generation of leadership for the Coast Guard and Merchant Fleet.

The decision of whether to go to college, or where, is hampered by poor information and inadequate understanding of the financial risk involved.Adding to the confusion, the same degree can cost dramatically different amounts for different people. A barrage of advertising offers new degrees designed to lead to specific jobs, but we see no information on whether graduates ever get those jobs. Mix in a frenzied applications process, and pressure from politicians for relevant" programs, and there is an urgent need to separate myth from reality.Peter Cappelli, an acclaimed expert in employment trends, the workforce, and education, provides hard evidence that counters conventional wisdom and helps us make cost-effective choices. Among the issues Cappelli analyzes are:What is the real link between a college degree and a job that enables you to pay off the cost of college, especially in a market that is in constant change?Why it may be a mistake to pursue degrees that will land you the hottest jobs because what is hot today is unlikely to be so by the time you graduate.Why the most expensive colleges may actually be the cheapest because of their ability to graduate students on time.How parents and students can find out what different colleges actually deliver to students and whether it is something that employers really want.College is the biggest expense for many families, larger even than the cost of the family home, and one that can bankrupt students and their parents if it works out poorly. Peter Cappelli offers vital insight for parents and students to make decisions that both make sense financially and provide the foundation that will help students make their way in the world.

On a graph, when expenditures exceed revenue, it often looks like an alligator just about to bite... A school district caught in the jaws of an alligator is NOT GOOD. This publication contains a list of essential reports for school leaders. Armed with the right facts and careful analyses of accurate data, school leaders can make decisions that will meet the best interests of the school district, its students, and the community it serves. What are the most important school district reports that school leaders must review each year? Who creates these important reports? When must these reports be developed? This book answers these questions and more, and can help school leaders make informed decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Have you ever stopped to think about your financial plan? Like most Americans you probably have, but you always end up saying, "Oh, it's just too complicated," or "I'm just too busy right now, I'll get to it someday," or "I'm too young, what do I need to worry about all that for already?" There are tons of excuses, but there is something inside of you that knows you need to do something about the future of your finances so you can be assured you can retire happily one day; otherwise you probably wouldn't have even picked up this book. With this book, you will be able to create a realistic plan called your I-Plan that will help you achieve financial freedom and make financial worries a thing of the past. The ideas and principles found within the pages of this book are outlined clearly and in a way people of all ages can understand. The lessons learned from the "Frumpy Family" will help you realize the importance of developing and implementing your I-Plan and can open up the dialog about financial responsibility between parents and their children as well as between grandparents and their grandchildren. "TODAY is the day I take ACTION with my I-PLAN"- MGM

The Economics of Education is written to provide a vade mecum, or diploma program, for both undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking formal courses in economics of Education. The coverage of the subject matter is extensive, covering major titles such as the concept of economics of education, education and jobs, investment theory in education, the human capital concept, costs of education, cost- benefit analysis, efficiency in education, educational finance, and program evaluation and review technique, also known as PERT. About the Author: Samuel Akinyemi, PhD, lives in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a prolific writer and a researcher in educational management and especially in economics of education. He is a university lecturer at Lagos State University. As a university don, he has written four books and several research publications in both national and international journals. Publisher's website: http://sbpra.com/SamuelAkinyemi

This book is a blueprint to achieving financial freedom and independence on a minimum wage salary. It contains a detailed breakdown of how one can achieve their financial goals using the tools at their disposal.