STUDENT LOAN & PRIVATE SCHOOL

2011-05-28T08:02:00.000-07:00

India's Top Good Boarding Schools

Many parents want their children to be taught in boarding schools. They believe boarding schools will make them more disciplined, better rounded individuals. Boarding schools usually have highly qualified faculty, low teacher-to-student ratio, all around activities, quality of resources, counselling etc.
So if you are looking for agood boarding school in india, we have compiled a list of boarding schools in india for your reference.

Adhunik Public School, Hamachal Pradesh
Ashok Hall Girls School, Uttaranchal
Bharatiya Bidya Bhavan’s Vidyashram, Rajasthan
Bhonsala Military School, Nashik
Birla Vidyamandir, Uttaranchal
Belle Vue Boarding School, Darjeeling, West bengal
Brightlands School, Dehradun, Uttaranchal
Carman School, Dehradun, Uttaranchal
Doon International School, Dehradun, Uttaranchal
Ivy League Academy, Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh
Kodaikanal Public School, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu
Mussoorie Girls School, Mussoorie, Uttaranchal
Oakgrove, Mussoorie, Uttaranchal
Pinegrove School, Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh
Ramakrishna Mission Residential Schools, West Bengal
Sherwood College, Nainital, Uttaranchal
St Joseph’s School, Darjeeling, West Bengal
Woodstock School, Mussoorie, Uttaranchal
Wynberg Allen School, Mussoorie, Uttaranchal

And there are many more residential/boarding schools in india, check with the local newspapers for the admission notices and advertisements.

2011-05-28T07:58:00.000-07:00

List Of Boarding Schools In Pakistan

Abbottabad Public School & College
Aitchison College, Lahore
Army Burn Hall College, Abbottabad
Army Public College, Chinar Campus Murree
Army Public School, Jhelum
Cadet College Hasan Abdal
Cadet College Kohat
Cadet College Larkana
Cadet College Mastung
Cadet College Murree
Cadet College Palandri
Cadet College Petaro
Cadet College Razmak
Cadet College Sanghar
Cadet College Skardu
Chand Bagh School, Muridke
Convent of Jesus and Mary, Murree
Divisional Public Schools
Habib Public School
Lawrence College Ghora Gali, Murree
Murree Christian School, Murree
PAF Public School Sargodha
Pakistan Steel Cadet College
Sadiq Public School, Bahawalpur
Uswa College, Islamabad
Military College Jhelum
Military College Murree
Military College Sui
Cadet College Jhelum
Pakistan Scouts Cadet College Batrasi
Pakistan Cadet School And College Murree
Cadet College Margalla
Pakistan Air Force Public School Lower Topa Murree Hills
Joint Cadet College and School Multan
Pakistan International Public School(PIPS) Abbottabad
Army Public School Bahawalpur

Muree Cristian schools

2011-05-28T07:56:00.000-07:00

Murree Christian School is a small boarding school located at over 7000ft in the foothills of the Himalayan mountains in Pakistan.

Founded in 1956 to educate the children of missionaries who serve in Pakistan and neighbouring countries Murree Christian School currently accepts students in grades 4-12. Staff and students come to Pakistan from around the world – North America, UK and other European countries, Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

The essential philosophy of Murree Christian School is to maintain a school in which a high quality of Christian education may be offered in a Christian atmosphere.

Murree Christian School exists so that students may learn. We believe that students need to learn, enjoy learning so they can learn, and that learning occurs both inside and outside of the classroom.

Murree Christian School believes that the Bible and Christian experience are essential to the fullest well-being of students and acts accordingly.

As a Christian boarding school Murree Christian School has a unique role to play in the lives of its students encouraging independence and responsibility and of being a home away-from-home.

PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

In accordance with the Bible, Murree Christian School holds that:

1. God is the source of all truth. Christian education is about the quest for truth. God reveals the nature of truth in the person of his Son, Jesus Christ. He gives the Holy Spirit to lead us into all truth.
2. God is the source of all knowledge. Christian education is about the quest for knowledge. God has made himself known in history in the person of his Son, Jesus Christ. He gives the Holy Spirit to make himself known personally in the present.
3. God is the source of all wisdom. Christian education is about the quest for wisdom, the ability to use knowledge to the honour of God. The humility of God\'s wisdom is demonstrated in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
4. People do not exist in a spiritual, moral or social vacuum. They are created by God to live in right relationship with Him, with others and with the world.
5. A person cannot be educated into a right relationship with God. It is the sovereign work of God to change the human heart. Christian education is about seeking truth, excellence in the pursuit of knowledge, and growing in wisdom through discipleship.
6. The school\'s most vital role is to provide a caring, learning environment in which young people are able to find and develop an authentic, Christ-centred relationship with God.
Murree Christian School seeks to recognize:

1. The unique value, gifts and abilities of each individual student and staff member.
2. The value of the families it serves.
3. Differences in the learning styles and abilities; physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual development; and cultural orientations of its students.
Murree Christian School strives to:

1. Serve and support the Christian mission community by providing relevant, quality educational services for the children of missionaries, primarily in a Christian boarding school setting. As it is able, the school will offer services to those pursuing alternative approaches to the education of their children, and to support the mission community in the wider region.
2. Build on the unique sense of family within the whole missionary community in Pakistan and of extended family across the world.
3. Maintain a sense of unity, identity and purpose as a multi-cultural, multi-denominational community located in an Islamic country.
4. Relate positively to those who hold world-views different from its own.
5. Encourage students and staff to appreciate the physical beauty and cultural diversity of Pakistan.
6. Reach out and serve those in need.

Indian boarding school

2011-05-28T07:52:00.001-07:00

Wrapping Up Foundations of American Education

Good day!

We are quickly approaching the last week of class and I want to make sure that everyone is aware of upcoming assignment deadlines.

1.) School Board meeting report and agenda are due at the end of the month - April 30th.

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2.) The Educational Innovator presentations dates are as follows:

Wednesday, April 28th
Loreli - Horace Mann
Memoree - John Dewey
Kara - Booker T. Washington

Friday, April 30th
Ro - Catherine Beecher
Yvonne - Linda Brown Thompson
Shyanne - Jose Angel Gutierrez
Nevada - Deborah Meier

3.) Extra Credit: School Board Member Interview - Due May 5th, 5:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18, 2010

5th Posting: Tribal Dissolution: Oklahoma & Catholic Outposts: The Ojibwa and Sioux

As Native tribes began to disband in the late 1800s John Benedict, a Muskogee leader, was appointed as the first U.S. superintendent of schools in Indian Territory. His leadership was not as well received as one would have assumed. He pointed out the short comings of the boarding, day and neighborhood schools, including the education offered in orphanages. He highlighted the defects in supervision, financial management, poor attendance, and the lack of English in the curriculum. He pointed blame to the tribal leaders stating that the schools hired unqualified teachers. After five years and guided reinforcements Benedict reported that improvements had been made. A general understanding and trust surfaced between Benedict and the tribal leaders as schools for teachers were developed (Normal Schools) and school attendance increased.

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Although education improved and teacher requirements increased not all schools had the financial viability to stay open. Orphanages in Indian Territory became stricter in taking in orphans and become diverse within them. There were four types of orphanages in existence – African-Indian and black home (Taft), state orphan home (Whitaker), denominational (Murrow, Goodland) and federally supported (Sequoyah, Wheelock).

The first recorded Native American child to enter a denomination orphanage was Navajo child named Mary Carleton. The child was given her christened name by the Sisters of Mercy in Sante Fe with her last name given for General Carleton who found the infant on a battlefield in New Mexico in 1865. The focus of this orphanage was not to take in Native orphans but that of Anglo and Mexican heritage. Catholic orphanages in the Northern Plains focused upon tribal orphans particularly in the Dakotas and Minnesota.
Unlike the Five Civilized Tribes’ state run orphanages who received federal and state monies, the initial denominational orphanages of the Plains were supported through whatever meager donations could be scoured up through charity. Many missionaries learned the languages of the Plains Indians in order to preach and teach. The patience practice of language learning built trust between the people and the missionaries and small numbers began to convert to the religion brought by the missionaries. Once converted, they were expected to convert others. The orphanages’ curriculum stressed religious practices, English, and vocational training (agricultural - males, domestic operations- females).

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The experience to learn more about the creation of orphanages in the United States to house children from all aspects of ethnic lives leaves me in a somber mood. Although the orphanages had their place in history; to care for children by providing food, shelter, and an education I am saddened to learn of the circumstances of child placement, misuse, and abandonment. Yet, there were positive aspects of the institution as well – they were located on reservations which allowed the children to maintain contact with their tribal group, education was offered, and basic needs were provided. As in all circumstances, consequences are balanced through both positive and negative outcomes for those who make the decisions and for those who live out the decisions that have been made for them.

MONDAY, APRIL 12, 2010

#4: Chickasaw, Choctaw & Creek

The call for orphanages for the Chickasaw, Choctaw, and Creek paralleled the stories of the Seneca and Cherokee – Civil War, forced removal, and disease. Each nation, considered members of the Five Civilized Tribes, found that they were not immune to the government’s compulsory removal from their native lands. Determined as a nation, each tribe made it their business to tend to their own orphaned children. If a family member could not care for the orphaned, half-orphaned, or destitute child the institutional orphanages would.

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The nature of the orphanages were the same as most others in the nation during that time. The curriculum focused on an English speaking emphasis that supported reading, writing, arithmetic, sciences and vocational trades. Most children, if not adopted or taken in by a family member “graduated” from the orphanages. Girls left at the age of 16 and boys left at the age of 18.

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Through the Dawes Act individuals who were eligible for the allocation of property were awarded land, this included orphaned children. Allotment rolls were made public, and for the shysters, they turned their attention to find the orphaned children and then become their court-appointed guardian. Most of these children did get the opportunity to be equal owners of their estates, in most events; the children were seen as a link to a valuable commodity leading to financial gain rather than be cared for by a loving adult.

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It would be hard pressed to not admit the sadness that I felt as I read the accounts of orphaned children being used by adults for monetary gain. The children, relying so heavily upon those around them – to care and to love them, but instead finding themselves being neglected and in some cases treated as indentured servants upon their own property.

FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2010

Foundations: Announcements

There are several announcements to be shared:

1.) There we be NO CLASS on April 12th since we watch the 3rd School video in its entirety on Friday. If you did not attend class the video can be accessed from either Jenn DeCoteau or Rhonda Breuer. The note sheet and video are on my desk. Please do not remove the movie from the Education Building - it may be watched in the Teacher Education lab. Please have this made up by Wednesday (April 14th).

2.) School Board meeting report and agenda are due at the end of the month - April 30th.

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3.) The Educational Innovator presentations dates are as follows:

Wednesday, April 28th
Loreli - Horace Mann
Memoree - John Dewey
Kara - Booker T. Washington

Friday, April 30th
Ro - Catherine Beecher
Yvonne - Linda Brown Thompson
Shyanne - Jose Angel Gutierrez
Nevada - Deborah Meier

Lastly, everyone should be working on their fourth personal posting of their Native American boarding school blog. When we get back together as a class next week Wednesday we will again share through our book talk conversations. Please check in with the UTTC librarian regarding your library book, some of you may need to renew.

Have a great weekend and see you all on Wednesday!

MONDAY, APRIL 5, 2010

Third Posting - Orphans Among Us: Cherokee

In 1871 the Cherokee Orphan Asylum was funded with $4,000 appropriated by the National Council of the Cherokee. A building was provided but the materials and necessities of its inhabitants were few and of poor quality. The educational system was undeveloped and learning a second language (English) determined if you “graduated” from the institution – although it was not a boarding school.
The institution was headed by William Ross, principal chief, who pushed for the education of the orphanage’s children. The institution was overseen by the Cherokee Board of Education. The board handled established schools within the nation; day or neighborhood schools, boarding schools, and the orphan asylum. The board, in its duties, hired and fired teachers and administrators, organized the school districts, and evaluated the schools.

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The orphanage was the first of its kind in the Cherokee Nation. As one of the Five Civilized Tribes, the Cherokee realized that through their years of contact with whites, the removal from tribal homelands, rebuilding in a new geographical region, illnesses, and the American Civil War that orphanages were the best solution to ensure that their children were to be cared for by their people. Therefore, they adopted and implemented the educational, political, and religious ways of the white culture and brought these practices forth into the orphanage system.

Unique to other institutions of its kind during that time the children of Cherokee Orphan Asylum were able to retain their cultural identity. Only Cherokee children were permitted to reside within its walls and youngsters were not placed in white homes to work and live. In addition, the children were not indentured to white adults as laborers or apprentices. Their teachers and administrators for the most part where Cherokee. In fact, it may have been rare for a child to see a “white face” during a days’ time.
In the early 1900s tribal disbanding and the General Allotment Act (Dawes Act) meant that educational systems that were ran by the Five Civilized Tribes were being slowly taking apart. The federal government held the fate of how monies were to be spent to educate Native children. Doors began to permanently close. However; the Cherokee orphanage held strong and placed the institution under the jurisdiction of the Indian Bureau.

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MONDAY, MARCH 29, 2010

The First Solution: Seneca

The Thomas Asylum for Orphan and Destitute Indian Children was the first of its kind in the nation as it housed Indian-only orphans. Construction of the first building began in 1855 and its walls became filled with children and personnel within the year. The 100 acres that would house the facility was located on the Cattaraugus Reservation in the far western side of the state of New York.

The need for the orphanage sprang from the death of one man – a man who in his passing left a large family with a great deal of extreme need. Supported by missionaries, philanthropists, the state of New York and Senecas the institution adopted the common school agenda. The agenda, itself, meant that there would be education for all with the goal in mind of creating a national identify. With this in mind, the notion set forth that through these diverse backgrounds had to develop a shared set of attitudes and values – to be Americanized!

A myth sprung to the forefront – immigrants wanted to be Americanized. This, as the book explains, is far from the truth. In the 1830s and 1840 immigrants held tightly to their traditional ways especially in the areas of language and religion. They lived in neighbors both in urban and rural settings to maintain the ethnic customs. It was only in the late 1800s when immigrant parents decided that they had to relinquish aspects of their cultural identity in order for their children to be successful in American schools.

With this said, the book goes on to explain that Native American experiences paralleled the immigrants but in reverse chronology. The author states that in the early 1800s most Indian groups accepted, or at least accommodated to education that aimed to assimilate and acculturate. As time went on, the attitude changed. Why? Due to the disruptiveness of cultural cohesiveness of the late 1800s. Children and families were faced with the trauma of removal. Children were being taking away from their homes to be forced to become Americans – it no longer was a choice it was a demand.

The orphanage was highly cared for by hired personnel.  Unlike the boarding schools of that time that were in the practice of having the children assist in maintaining the campus grounds and cleanliness of the indoor environment.  In fact, the ratio of adult-to-child in 1855 was 1:7 compared to other orphanages whose rations could sometimes exceed to 1:100.

Nonetheless the discipline of the orphanage was harsh as it followed a military style of routine and consequences.  All facilities that housed children, immigrants and Native Americans, used military policies. Haircuts were the very first event that took place to those who arrived.  The reason, health and hygiene would be the expected response.  The overall fear of head lice spreading throughout a facility was ended when haircuts were performed.  This was not the only thing that was terminated – so was the identity and individuality of the child.

Records show that children who attended the orphanage had both positive and negative recollections.  For the most part, in the earlier years the institution was quite enjoyable.  As time passed a few negative memoirs surfaced.  Events and special occasions were the most often mentioned when it came to the good times.  Discipline and illness were noted as the negative.

The doors of the orphanage were closed in 1955 with great fight.  The Senecas had hopes that it could be turned into a vocational high school or an Indian college along the same lines of Haskell but their attempts failed.  However, it is noted that many of the orphans who attended Thomas went on to go to off-reservation boarding schools such as Haskell, Carlisle, and the Hampton Institute in Virginia.

TUESDAY, MARCH 23, 2010

Lunch Anyone?

Please note that we will be meeting at the Fortune Cookie for class this Wednesday, March 24th at 12:30 pm. We will have a "book talk" class meeting, so be prepared to talk about your first reading section of boarding school book.

In addition, please make sure that you are getting into your blogs and posting both your personal and peer responses. We are just getting started on our second blog so I encourage you to stay with the deadlines for each week, we all know how stressful it can get when we fall behind.

2011-05-28T02:37:00.001-07:00

Responsibility

{Haha I look a little overexcited...which is mostly a permanent facial expression when you teach kindergarten}

I've been wanting to write a post for a while now about what has been happening in the world of teaching lately...pink slips and bad reputations. But every time I start, I get so overwhelmed and upset. I feel helpless.

So I have this to say instead,

I want to shout from the roof tops that our job as teachers is to open the minds of our students, to inspire them, to show them that they hold the world in their hands. Our job is not to sit behind our desk overseeing the learning, but to be involved with our students, learn alongside with them. We need to believe in our children. We cannot give up on them, but we need to show them who they are capable of becoming. We need to give our students an education that will open doors of possibility.

Teachers cannot do this alone. Parents and communities need to bind together, work together without blame. We need to accept only an education that is of the highest quality. That is our responsibility.

And that is my responsibility, it is my job...my livelihood. I cannot fail my students or I have failed.

{okay I'll get off my soap box now}

2011-05-27T23:17:00.000-07:00

Why Enroll Your Child in Pre-K?

High school, Junior High, Middle School, Elementary School, Kindergarten and now Pre-kindergarten - many parents might wonder the need for so many divisions and even more so that of pre-k. Some parents are of the opinion that children between the ages of 3-5 are simply too young to go to school. They believe that they can get the same, if not better education at home.

While every parent is justified in determining what is best for their child, their approach towards such institutions clearly indicates that they are not fully aware of their importance and the positive impact they can have on their children. Here, we will go over some of the reasons why your child should be enrolled at a pre-k school. This article will also help other parents who are split on this subject.

• Early Focus on Learning

The main reason these institutions exist is to help children get motivated to learn at an early age. Getting them involved in good learning activities such as drawing, basic speech and constructing small sentences essentially paves the way in the long run for them to advance to higher classes with immense confidence and comfort.

• Active Recreational Activities

Despite being hyper active at such a young age, children generally have a very sedentary lifestyle at home with the majority of their time being spent watching cartoons. Kindergarten schools understand the importance of an overall healthy body for a child. This is why their school programs and curriculum consists of a fair amount of team sports and recreational activities that motivate children to excel and do better.

• Excellent Opportunity to Interact

Pre-k schools provide an excellent place for children to interact with other kids and their teachers. This interaction promotes teamwork, improves their confidence and communication and gives them the opportunity to speak their mind. Working as a team is arguably one of the best skill they can learn.

• Identifying any Potential Problems

As teachers interact with their students, they get a chance to analyze their activities and behavior very closely. This helps them identify any problems the child may be experiencing whether communicating or during learning while giving them sufficient time to implement a strategy to work it out.

• Great Option for Working Parents

Kindergarten schools are an excellent choice for working parents. Many find the school hours very convenient to accommodate around their work schedule. Aside from that, pre-k schools provide them with the sense of security that their child is learning new things and is being properly taken care of.

These are just some very compelling reasons that parents should consider when debating whether to enroll their child at a pre-k school. The benefits of doing so are outstanding and the sooner a child can get started early on the path of education and prosperity, the better.

2011-05-27T23:16:00.001-07:00

The Importance of Preschool

1. What's the difference between childcare and preschool?

Childcare centers are generally an option for working parents who need their children to be taken care of during the day; centers accept babies as well as toddlers and are full-time, full-year programs. Preschool refers to an early-childhood educational class for 3- and 4-year-olds. Many offer a part-time schedule (for example, a few hours a day, two to five times a week) as well as full-day care, but only from September to May. Yet the terms are often used interchangeably. A childcare center with experienced, well-trained teachers and stimulating activities offers kids similar advantages to a preschool. "In fact, many preschools are part of childcare programs," says Linda Smith, executive director of the National Association of Child Care Resource & Referral Agencies.

2. How important is preschool?

"There's increasing evidence that children gain a lot from going to preschool,"says Parents advisor Kathleen McCartney, PhD, dean of Harvard Graduate School of Education, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. "At preschool, they become exposed to numbers, letters, and shapes. And, more important, they learn how to socialize -- get along with other children, share, contribute to circle time."

Statistics show that a majority of kids attend at least one year of preschool: According to the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER), more than two-thirds of 4-year-olds and more than 40 percent of 3-year-olds were enrolled in a preschool in 2005. "Children who attend high-quality preschool enter kindergarten with better pre-reading skills, richer vocabularies, and stronger basic math skills than those who do not," says NIEER director W. Steven Barnett, PhD.

"Every child should have some sort of group experience before he starts kindergarten," says Amy Flynn, director of New York City's Bank Street Family Center. Music and gymnastics classes are great, but what preschools do that less formal classes don't is teach kids how to be students. Your child will learn how to raise her hand, take turns, and share the teacher's attention. What's more, she'll learn how to separate from Mommy, who often stays in a music or gym class. All of this makes for an easier transition to kindergarten."Kindergarten teachers will tell you that the students who are ready to learn are those who come into school with good social and behavior-management skills," Smith says.

In fact, educators have so recognized the importance of giving kids some form of quality early education that about 40 states now offer state-funded pre-K programs.

3. What will my child learn?

In addition to strengthening socialization skills -- how to compromise, be respectful of others, and problem-solve -- preschool provides a place where your child can gain a sense of self, explore, play with her peers, and build confidence. "Kids in preschool discover that they are capable and can do things for themselves -- from small tasks like pouring their own juice and helping set snack tables to tackling bigger issues like making decisions about how to spend their free time," says Angela Capone, PhD, senior program manager at Southwest Human Development's Arizona Institute for Childhood Development, in Phoenix. "Plus, 4- and 5-year-olds have begun asking some wonderful questions about the world around them -- what happens to the water after the rain? Do birds play? Quality preschools help children find answers through exploration, experimentation, and conversation."

4. But what about learning his ABCs?

"Young children can certainly learn letters and numbers, but to sit kids down and 'teach' them is the wrong way to do it," says Smith. "They learn best through doing the kinds of activities they find interesting -- storytime, talking to their teachers about stars, playing with blocks." To help kids learn language and strengthen pre-reading skills, for instance, teachers might play rhyming games and let kids tell stories. Keep in mind that for small children, school is all about having fun and acquiring social skills -- not achieving academic milestones. "Kids need to be imaginative and to socialize -- that's what fosters creative, well-rounded people. It's not whether they can read by age 4 or multiply by 5," says Flynn. An ideal curriculum? Parading around in dress-up clothes, building forts, and being read to.

2011-05-27T23:15:00.001-07:00

5 Qualities a Day Care Must Have

Day Care centers are a highly sought after service and a great addition to any local community or neighborhood due to the immense benefits they provide to a household. Families with young children, especially those where both parents actively work on a full-time basis rely on day care centers to provide adequate care for their children.

Now that we have established how important they are, we will highlight five qualities that every day care school should have. Parents should keep these points in mind when looking for such facilities.

1. Qualified Staff

This is an absolute must for a learning facility. It should staff qualified personnel both technical as well as non-technical. Teacher should have strong education background and sufficient teaching experience to supplement it. Experience is particularly important here because the students involved are very young. Visiting parents should ask the administration for information regarding teacher qualifications.

In addition to the teaching staff, day care centers should have good administrative, catering and janitorial staff on hand to handle all day to day operations with ease.

2. Spacious Furnished Facility

A child care facility must be spacious enough to accommodate a large number of children. It should have sufficient rooms all of which should be properly furnished and elegantly decorated to create a pleasant, calm and soothing environment for children to interact and learn. Parents should thoroughly inspect not only the classrooms but also the kitchen and the bathroom facilities. Due attention must also be given to the outdoors especially the playing area as the children will be spending a fair amount of time out there.

3. Convenient Location

Driving out of your way to pick and drop children is counter-productive and a waste of time. Unless there are no other options, parents should carefully factor in the location of the facility. A good institution should provide parents with the convenience of location. It should be located at a suitable distance from either work or home.

4. A Solid Curriculum

A very important feature that separates one educational institution from the other is a strong well planned, well balanced curriculum for its students. This is center of attention for many parents as they want the curriculum to have satisfactory emphasis on learning, sports, recreation and group activities.

5. Dedication and Devotion

These attributes will not be written anywhere but they will be reflected everywhere in a day care center that is committed towards its goals to providing children with quality educational services. As a general rule of thumb, if an institution has the above four qualities, then it its very likely to be devoted to its students and their parents.

The above mentioned qualities should help all parents when they are considering a day care school for their children. The best place to start is in your neighborhood. Visit the local facilities and ask questions. If it has the above mentioned qualities, then it is the right place for your child.

2011-05-27T23:14:00.001-07:00

5 Different Preschool Programs

A carefully planned diverse preschool program is essential for proper child growth both mentally and physically. The very reason why preschools are so eagerly sought after is because they put children on the path to learning, knowledge and prosperity. It is a small step for a child but it has a huge positive impact in the long run.

In today’s article we will highlight five popular teaching programs for parents. Each preschool program offers its own set of advantages. Parents considering sending their children to a preschool will find this information very beneficial.

1. Montessori Preschool Programs

These programs focus on building a child from the ground up. Children are encouraged to learn at their own pace and are provided with a sense of independence. They learn about other cultures and languages and also get introduced to basic mathematical concepts. Montessori programs seek to efficiently utilize the role of a teacher as well. They serve are guides and challenge young students to attempt a task and provide them with sufficient help to complete it. Their curriculum focus are fives areas namely:

• Self awareness
• Practical Life
• Mathematics
• Culture
• Arts and Languages

2. The Waldorf Program – Mind, Body and Soul

Named after its founder, the Waldorf preschool program comprises of three parts namely body, soul and spirit and strives to develop and improve these attributes in young children by taking advantage of their surroundings and through active participation.

The program aims to utilize all five senses that a child possesses early on. Instead of watching TV, children are encouraged to create their own play. Group oriented sessions and activities such as painting, coloring, singing, and reading offer children with the freedom to express themselves and say things how they see it.

3. High Scope Program – Experienced Based Teaching

This approach stems from the theory that all children need to be involved with people and materials and be exposed to different ideas and events. Teachers work actively with children and support their decision making as they make their own choices about materials, events and activities. This concept revolves around experiencing different things which are grouped together in ten broad categories that are mentioned below:

• Time
• Space
• Numbers
• Music
• Movement
• Language
• Classification
• Co-ordination
• Social Relations
• Representation

4. Bank Street Preschool Program – Real Life Subjects

Bank street programs is based on the idea that children can make sense of what they experience provided they have a sound knowledge about the human world and the best way to achieve that is to focus on five realistic subjects namely

• History
• Geography
• Political science
• Economics
• Anthropology

This program is less structured that its counterparts and leaves a lot at the discretion of both parents and teachers.

5. Parent-Run Preschool Programs

Some parents simply do not find a program that they feel would be perfect for their child. Hence they opt for parent-run preschools in which parents volunteer and act as teachers. All members meet in advance and discuss teaching strategies together and then come up with their curriculum.

These are five common programs currently being used at preschools today. Parents considering preschool as an option should visit the local institutions and determine what type of preschool program they offer before making a decision.

2011-05-27T23:13:00.001-07:00

Why Send Your Child to a Preschool?

The question actually should be - Why shouldn't you? The popularity ofpreschools is on the rise and for good reason. Study after study is showing that preschool education can have a profound positive impact on the proper development of a child. This article will highlight some of the reasons why parents should consider preschool education for their children. The benefits are simply too good to pass up and hopefully by the end of this article, parents will see that.

1. Improve Interaction and Socializing

All children are comfortable in their homes with their parents but many are generally shy out in public or in environments not familiar to them. While it is adorable to witness, this shyness can come in the way of proper child growth and development. It must be tackled early on so that it does not interfere with a child's ability to communicate effectively.

Preschool education promotes interaction among children and gives them the perfect opportunity to socialize with each other. Children are most comfortable with people their own age group because they see them as an equal. They are more likely to mingle and socialize in order to learn, interact and have fun.

2. Friendly Environment for Child Growth

In order to get a child to learn, the environment around it must be friendly and he/she must be completely comfortable in it. Preschool education creates the perfect environment for them to feel right at home without them actually being in one. Their teaching staff specializes in dealing with young children. They understand how sensitive they are and how much attention they require. They converse and interact with them constantly to create a home like environment that is both friendly and promotes learning.

3. The Importance of Learning and Teamwork

Now that a child is well settled, it is time for the real task to begin - to create an interest within a child to learn. Preschool education is instrumental in that aspect. Not only does a child develops new learning skills and improves existing ones, he or she also learns the importance of teamwork. Preschool teachers often assign children to work in groups. While it promotes interaction and communication as mentioned above, it also instills in them the importance of a team effort and how everyone must toe the line to succeed. Learning this ability early on makes them better students, better colleagues and better human beings in the long run.

One can go on and on about Preschool education but the above three factors along should be enough to convince many concerned parents. There is a reason why preschools are increasing nationwide. Their ability to mold young minds to be mature, sensible, caring and understanding is now common knowledge. All parents should take advantage of this opportunity.

2011-05-27T23:11:00.001-07:00

Private Schools Vs Public Schools

This debate has been going on forever it seems. Both private and public schools have their benefits. It depends on a person's own perception towards education that ultimately decides what they want for their children.

Despite the somewhat expensive tuition costs, there are many benefits of private schools. However public schools cannot be ignored either. Today's article will pit the two concepts against each other and highlight their positives. This will help parents decide which school to enroll their children in.

Expensive Education vs. Free Education

Nothing can beat public schools when it comes to the cost of learning. It's free - Paid for in full by the US Government all the way up to 12th grade. What is even more encouraging is the fact that the quality of education at public schools has been getting better and better over the years. This makes public schools a no brainer for many parents.

Quality of Education - The Main Difference

The thing that sets private institutions apart from public ones is the quality of education. Private schools have one single vision in mind - to provide the best possible education to their students by using the latest technology and excellent teaching staff. They carefully screen their teachers to ensure they are up-to-date on the latest teaching trends and possess the necessary academic distinctions required for teaching.

Furthermore, their curriculum is carefully designed to incorporate the highest levels of teaching methodologies. They also have a better student teacher ratio compared to public schools which also improve overall teaching and learning. These are traits not found in public institutions.

Access to Better Facilities, Tools and Equipment

Students at private schools take full advantage of all the amenities provided to them. They have access to better facilities both education and recreational. The libraries contain a healthy volume of books for research and the computer labs are better equipped to assist with projects and daily assignments.

Students are also given ample opportunity to indulge themselves in recreational activities in order to keep a healthy mind. Better gymnasiums, fitness classes and different types of recreational sports are just a few things offered at private institutions.

After School Enrichment Programs

Both public and private schools are big on after school programs. The types of programs however vary from school to school and private institutions tend to stay ahead of the pack, with the diverse, fun and highly productive after school programs designed specifically to enhance student growth both mentally and physically.

When it comes to education, parents certainly have good choices on the table. All schools have to uphold minimum standards of education and teaching as mandated by their respective school districts. With that in mind, both private and public schools provide children with the skills they need to succeed in life.Private schools though, do a much better job of it than its counterpart.

2011-05-27T23:10:00.001-07:00

Why Send Your Child to a Private School?

There was a time when the idea of private schools would garner a rather lackluster response from people and it was conveniently discarded to the "if you can afford it then go for it" category. Times have changed since then. Private institutions have revolutionized the schooling system and have taken the art of teaching to new heights. Today's article will focus on some of their benefits that would help parents determine whether they should send their child to one.

1. Private Schools are Affordable

Private schools no longer come with the insanely high price tag they used to. Their tuition cost has either been holding steady in some states or has dropped altogether across the United States. Furthermore, the quality of education and teaching has significantly improved leaving public schools way behind.

Nothing can beat free education from public schools. In order to stay competitive, private institutions offer low tuition and numerous other facilities to attract prospective students.

2. Exceptional Teaching Staff

Private schools are renowned for their superior staff both educational and administrative. They go through painstaking efforts to ensure that they employ the cream of the crop when it comes to teachers. These teachers are carefully selected and checked for specific skills related to teaching.

A good teacher is essentially a treasure trove of knowledge and information that any child can benefit immeasurably from. They are also instrumental is determining any deficiencies or health/learning issues that a child may be going through and provide counseling as to how to eliminate them.

3. Excellent Curricula

A good curriculum is one that focuses on all aspects of human growth and development. It should give sufficient emphasis on both body and mind in order to make the learning process fun for young and teenage students. Private institutions take pride in their curriculum. They design it to appeal to parents and prospective students.

4. Productive Educational Programs

These schools incorporate healthy and productive learning practices and bundle it with adequate recreational and education programs. This in turn has a huge positive effect on students as it keeps them involved in different fun activities and avoids monotonous boring routines.

5. Healthy Teacher Student Ratio

The one problem with public schools is that they have fairly high teacher student ratio compared to private schools. Many parents are concerned about this particular number. They want their child to get sufficient interaction time with teachers in order to properly express themselves.

Private institutions put great emphasis on teacher student ratio because they understand the importance of student teacher interaction.

Sending a child to private schools is a very viable and affordable option nowadays. Granted that they assign more school work than public schools, it only works to make them better students. Parents should nevertheless do their share of research and attend open houses organized by private institutions when debating private schools.

2011-05-27T23:09:00.002-07:00

Benefits of Early Childhood Education

There are so many benefits of early childhood education that many parents are of the opinion that it should be made essential and not just an option. The beneficial abilities children develop and the existing ones they improve, these two attributes alone make the case for Early Childhood Education and its huge positive impact on a child.

In today's article, we will shed some light on the benefits of enrolling children in school early on. Parents considering early education or those unsure if their little ones are ready for school just yet will find this information very useful.

1. The Ability to Learn

Perhaps the single best ability a child develops and embraces in an early childhood education program is the ability to learn. The first small step towards education, prosperity and a overall successful life. All children are curious by nature and whatever they will react to whatever they see, hear and touch. This ability to learn and adapt must be carefully supervised early on in order to mold the child into a better person in the long run and make him a successful human being in society. Preschool Education is instrumental in putting a child on that path.

2. The Importance of Communication

Children will communicate by any means necessary. It is important for their voice to be heard. Preschool education will engage the child head on and improve his or her communication with the world. Children will learn how to express themselves properly and how to understand what is being told to me. This ability to communicate effectively helps them in their daily tasks and provides them with better understanding of the world they inhabit.

3. Emphasis on Teamwork

It is commonly understood that children are most comfortable with peers their age because in their own minds they see them are someone "equal" that they can interact with. The classrooms in preschools have numerous children of the same age group interacting with each other and performing tasks and engaging in learning and recreational activities. Preschool education teaches the child the importance of teamwork and how everyone in the group has to put in the effort to make it to the finish line.

4. Improved Health and Well Being

Children demand time and attention. Parents find it hard to make time for time due to work and other family duties. Early childhood education is essential in this regard as it gives children plenty of room to develop both mentally and physically. Preschool education puts great emphasis on the importance of sports and recreational activities. A healthy body keeps a healthy mind and early education programs strive to keep children in shape for their age and height and keep developing at a steady pace both mentally, physically, socially and emotionally.

Hopefully this will give parents a good idea of how beneficial preschool education and early childhood education can be for their children. They provide the building block for a child to grow in all aspects. All parents should take advantage of this.

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2011-05-27T23:09:00.000-07:00

The question of how to educate a child is one of the most important a parent can ask. A basic choice that many parents struggle with is that of public vs.private school. Parents do not want to take on unnecessary expenses if they will not ultimately benefit their child. After all, many public schools do an excellent job of educating students. But while it is true that public schools do not have tuition costs (and a private school can run, on average from 12,000 to 30,000 dollars a year), the benefits of a private education can still far outweigh the costs depending on the local options parents may face. Students who attend private schools can be more academically challenged, exposed to clearer value systems, given greater access to teachers, and may simply feel safer than local public school options. If you do decide to pursue private schooling for your child, start the research process early. Admission to private schools can be competitive, and finding a school that is a perfect fit for your child where he or she will be also be accepted, may take some time.

A Higher Bar

A major advantage to private education is that your child will likely be challenged to a higher academic standard. Private schools can be more academically rigorous than public schools, and private school students may have to meet more criteria to keep up their grade point averages. According to The Condition of Education 2001, from the National Center for Education Statistics, “Private high schools typically have more demanding graduation requirements than do public high schools. Compared with public schools, private schools required more coursework (in 4-year high school programs).” More can be expected of private school students in terms of quality of work, course workload, and special requirements such as community service or Arts participation. In some schools, what would normally be considered extracurricular activities, are prerequisites for graduation, which ultimately round out students’ high school experience. The push to meet this higher standard often results in a greater level of student performance. In a recent NAEP report it was found that, “Students in private schools scored significantly above the national average in grades four, eight, and twelve. As the report put it, ‘Performance results in 2002 show that, at all three grades, students who attended nonpublic schools had higher average writing scores than students who attended public schools.’” In general, a student given the opportunity to attend a private school will most likely reach a higher level of academic achievement.

Student Teacher Ratio

Private schools also tend to focus on controlling their class sizes. The NCES Schools and Staffing Survey found that, “Private high schools on average are less than half the size of public schools. In central cities, for example, the average size of a private high school is 398, compared to 1,083 for a public school.” Students of private schools may have more opportunities to form relationships with their teachers, which can lead them to greater academic success. In such cases, a student is given help for his or her specific academic problems, which can allow the issue to be resolved quickly and correctly. Once any issues inhibiting a student’s progress have been addressed, the child can go on to achieve at his or her highest level. In The Condition of Education 2002, it was found that, “Placing students in small groups tends to foster close working relationships between teachers and students, thus enhancing learning, particularly among at-risk students and those in the early grades.” Also, small classes allow the teachers to have a better sense of who your child is, and what his or her specific strengths and weaknesses are. Your child will also have more opportunities to speak up and participate in class discussions. In addition, students may be offered office hours during which the teacher will be available. Students who have worked closely with their teachers are less likely to feel intimidated about using such time to actively seek help from their teachers directly.

Exposure to the Arts

Private schools have the ability to create their own curriculum. Although, they must ultimately prepare students with the same basic course as any other school, private schools also have the option to add various elements to their programs. Private school administrators often develop programs that emphasize the Arts, perhaps more so than local public schooling options. Schools may choose to produce elaborate plays and musicals, giving students unique opportunities to explore their talents and express themselves. Government regulations on public schools prevent them from spending more than a certain percentage of school funds on the Arts. Private schools, however, are not subject to the same regulations, and they have more freedom to develop and expand these programs as they wish. Some private schools may even offer filmmaking or video production courses which are opportunities normally reserved for college students.

Potentially More Funds

The tuition that you and the other parents of a private school contribute often will go toward developing and funding special programs that would be restricted in public schools. The school may be able to offer other activities such as special field trips that reinforce the school’s curriculum. Such trips can give your child opportunities to form close friendships and build independence. The school may have more funds available to provide supplies to student-run clubs. The school also may create programs that better tie the arts or sciences into the overall general curriculum.

A Push Towards College

Private high schools can instill their students with the expectation of attending college. Data from the National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988, “Fourth Follow-up” (NELS: 1988/2000) show that, “Students who had attended private school in 8th grade were twice as likely as those who had attended public school to have completed a bachelor’s or higher degree by their mid-20s (52 versus 26 percent) and far less likely to have had no postsecondary education.” With college as a focus, students can be more goal oriented, and often elements of the schools curriculum will be specifically aimed at preparing your child for college. Many private schools are even referred to as “college preparatory”. Private schools often encourage their students to take an active role in their own college admission process. Students may be given more access to information about college options, and they may be made more aware of the requirements they must fulfill to qualify for a specific school.

Community Service and a Sense of Values

Private schools often put a major emphasis on personal values. When choosing a private school for your child, it is possible to find a school that incorporates a great deal of your own values into its everyday curriculum. Private schools often have honor codes and stricter behavioral standards that help students develop into mature adults. According to The Condition of Education 2001 from the National Center for Education Statistics, “At private schools, a greater percentage of children had parents who were very satisfied with order and discipline than with the school or teachers in 1999.” Parents are often given greater say in school policies at private schools.

Many private schools require that their students complete a mandatory number of community service hours. This not only provides the obvious benefit of instilling a sense of respect for the community and the importance of making a contribution to society, but it also happens to be something colleges especially favor. Students may also find possible career options while fulfilling this service requirement such as political involvement to aid the community or counseling for endangered teens. Community service experiences teach students that education goes beyond the walls of the school, and that it sometimes requires action and initiative.

Discipline and Safety

Beyond the fact that smaller classrooms are by their very nature easier to control, most private schools put special emphasis on discipline. Even if your child does not have discipline problems, disruptive peers could take away from your child’s valuable learning time. The Condition of Education 2002 states that, “Private school teachers were more likely than public school teachers to say that they had a lot of influence on setting student performance standards (63 versus 38 percent) and on student discipline policy (48 versus 30 percent).” The push for discipline in private schools teaches children self control, which will ultimately be a requirement in college where the student will be far more responsible for his or her own attendance, and achievement. Also, stricter disciplinary policies mean that any major problems will be handled and eradicated quickly. Typical crimes that plague public schools are less common at private schools. The School Crime and Safety Report found that, “Students in public schools (37.3 percent) were more apt to see hate-related graffiti at school than their counterparts in private schools (16.8 percent).”

A Word About Teachers

Because teachers at private schools are not required to earn the same certifications as public school teachers, some parents worry that the teachers are not as qualified. This is not necessarily true. Private schools must maintain their reputations and create positive word of mouth to survive. Toward this end, private schools are generally very selective about who they place in front of their students, and they choose educators with training specific to the subject they will be teaching.

A Community in Itself

When you decide to enroll your child in a private school, your family becomes part of a network of families with the same goals. Parents at private schools are more involved in the lives of the students and various school events. As a parent, you may have the opportunity to connect with other parents to discuss the lives of your children. Such relationships allow parents to learn from each other and support each other. The students also benefit from the community atmosphere of private schools. The very specific personalities of private schools often lead the students to have a strong sense of pride and loyalty to the school and its community. The student may also benefit from affiliation to the school far beyond graduation day. Many private schools have alumni mentoring programs that connect older alumni with newer ones. Recent graduates may find internship opportunities with alumni who have been working in their field of interest.

Every Family is Different

Despite the numerous benefits of private schooling, it must be said that private school is not for every child. Some children would benefit from the diversity a public school can offer. Some parents would prefer their children to be more focused on the core subjects rather than the arts and extracurricular interests. And, of course, the financial burden that a private school brings is considerable. No student is exactly the same as another, and only a parent can know what the best option is for his or her child. Any child, whether in private or public school, will need the active participation of his or her parents in order to achieve true success.

School Choice

The major advantage of private schooling is choice. Rather than sending your child to a public school that is required based on geography, now you have opened up a selection of several schools that may have very different educational styles and emphases, simply because you are deciding on private education. Every private school has a unique personality, and with a little research, certain schools will emerge from the pool as having more features than that will benefit your child. Perhaps the school is affiliated with your family’s religious faith, and your child can be given a religious education along with his or her core studies. Perhaps the school emphasizes writing, or it pushes self-expression. With the vast variety of private schools available, it is easy to select a school that will help your child to shine and develop the values you find most important.

Conclusion

No choice can guarantee that your child’s formative years will go smoothly. Parents should always remain highly active participants in the education of their children. Still, in the interest of giving a student the most advantages and opportunities, possibly private school can be an attractive option. Private schools can reduce worries about safety, increase a child’s exposure to discipline, offer reduced class sizes, and offer a good environment for high academic achievement. In many cases, a private school can prove to be much more than that, providing a community environment for your family and special opportunities that your child would not have otherwise.

2011-05-27T23:05:00.000-07:00

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2011-05-27T22:59:00.001-07:00

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Graduation courses/ Post graduation courses/ Professional courses
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2011-05-27T08:58:00.001-07:00

Using an 80 20 Mortgage to Avoid Mortgage Insurance

An 80 20 mortgage is also called a zero down loan or no money down loan. It is actually two loans, a regular home mortgage which constitutes 80% of the price of the home and a second mortgage or home equity loan that consists of 20% of the cost of the house. The idea behind this type of loan is avoiding mortgage insurance (PMI) by using the home equity loan as the down payment.

Just about all mortgages require some form of mortgage insurance if you are unable to make a down payment of at least 20 percent. By obtaining a second mortgage or home equity loan for 20 percent of the homes cost you can circumnavigate this requirement by using that second loan as the down payment.

There are variations of this type of mortgage such as an 80-15-5 loan. This means that the borrower got a main mortgage of 80 percent of a home's purchase price, a piggyback loan for 15 percent, and made a 5-percent down payment. This can be a good option if you have some money for a down payment but not enough to cover the entire 20%.

The second mortgage can either be a fixed second mortgage or it can be a line of credit. If it is a fixed second mortgage then the interest rate is normally fixed for the entire length of the mortgage. Most fixed second mortgages are a 30 due in 15 which means that the second mortgage is amortized over 30 years, but is due in 15 years. The benefit of going with the line of credit as the second mortgage is that the interest rate is normally much lower than the fixed second mortgages rate. They can also be an interest only loan which could save you hundreds of dollars in mortgage payments every month.

The 80 percent first mortgage can be a fixed-rate (15-year or 30-year), adjustable-rate (usually 5/1, 7/1 or 10/1fixed period ARM) or interest-only loan. Typically, the interest rate on the second mortgage loan is higher than the interest rate of the first loan. But because the borrower doesn't have to pay mortgage insurance, the overall cost is less than a traditional mortgage even with the higher mortgage interest rate on the second loan.

Plenty of mortgage programs allow borrowers to buy houses with little or no money down, but they usually require private mortgage insurance, or PMI. Getting an 80 20 mortgage can be a good way to avoid the extra cost that PMI will add to your monthly payments.

2011-05-27T08:57:00.001-07:00

LOAN & FOREX TRADE

student loan wikipedia Encyclopedia

A student loan is designed to help students pay for university tuition, books, and living expenses. It may differ from other types of loans in that the interest rate may be substantially lower and the repayment schedule may be deferred while the student is still in education. It also differs in many countries in the strict laws regulating re-negotiating and bankruptcy.
Contents [hide]
1 United States
1.1 Qualification
1.2 Repayment
1.3 Criticism
2 Australia
3 United Kingdom
4 See also
5 References
6 Further reading
7 External links
United States

The United States uses a federally guaranteed student loan program to help college students pay for their education. The program allows students to borrow money with interest and subsidized loans allow them to defer payment until they are no longer in school. And although these are loans, with interest, the student loans are generally offered as part of a total financial aid package that may also include grants, scholarships, and/or work study opportunities.
In the United States, there are three types of student loans: two of them are federally subsidized and unsubsidized sponsored by the federal government and the other type is private student loans.[1]
Qualification
Most college students in the United States qualify for some type of student loan, although the amount they can borrow may vary based on several factors. Income level, parents' income level, and other financial considerations are all weighed to determine the amount you are eligible to borrow under the federal student loan program.
Repayment
A student loan has major differences over conventional loans - 6% interest rates (higher than most home loans) and inability to negotiate. The interest rate on a student loan will generally be at least two percentage points lower than the going market rate for conventional loans, but this will vary somewhat.
Repaying a student loan is different, too. In most cases, payment can be deferred on the principal and the interest until the student is out of school. Repayment typically begins anywhere from six to twelve months after they leave school, regardless of whether or not they complete their degree program. In some cases, repayment begins if course load drops to half time or less, so it is important to check the exact terms and conditions of any student loan.
The student may have multiple options for extending the repayment period, although an extension of the loan term will likely reduce the monthly payment, it will also increase the amount of total interest paid on the principle balance during the life of the loan. Extension options include extended payment periods offered by the original lender and federal loan consolidation. There are also other extension options including income sensitive repayment plans and hardship deferments. Extensions and consolidation will also add to the principle, many times the unpaided interest and penalties becomes capitalized.
The Mastery Promissory Note is an agreement between the lender and the borrower that promises to repay the loan. It is a binding legal contract. Direct student loans can be obtained by filling out the government FAFSA form, and each school will determine eligibility of a student for direct federal loans.[citation needed]
Criticism
In coverage through established media outlets, many borrowers have expressed feelings of victimization.[2][3][4] There is a comparison between these accounts and the college credit card trend in America during the 2000s.[5]
The legislation which covers repayment of student loans is 11 U.S.C. § 523. This often means that student loans are not discharged in a bankruptcy unless the bankrupt can demonstrate "undue hardship".[6] There are many documented cases of Americans committing extreme actions because of large student loan balances. This seems particularly true in the case of private loan balances.[7]
Australia

Tertiary student places in Australia are usually funded through the HECS-HELP scheme. This funding is in the form of loans that are not normal debts. They are repaid over time via a supplementary tax, using a sliding scale based on taxable income. As a consequence, loan repayments are only made when the former student has income to support the repayments. The debt does not attract normal interest, but grows with CPI inflation. Discounts are available for early repayment. The scheme is available to citizens and permanent residents. Means-tested scholarships for living expenses are also available. Special assistance is available to indigenous students.[8]
There has been criticism that the HECS-HELP scheme creates an incentive for people to leave the country after graduation, because those who do not file an Australian tax return do not make any repayments.
United Kingdom

Main article: Student loans in the United Kingdom
See also

Student benefit
Student debt
EdFund
References

^ Kantrowitz, Mark (2010-03-26). "Student Loans - The New York Times". Nytimes.com. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
^ "Student Loan Stories . NOW on PBS". Pbs.org. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
^ "Anderson Cooper 360: Blog Archive - Student Loan Nightmare: Help Wanted « - CNN.com Blogs". Ac360.blogs.cnn.com. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
^ Fetterman, Mindy (2006-11-22). "Young people struggle to deal with kiss of debt". Usatoday.Com. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
^ by Kurt SollerFebruary 17, 2009 (2009-02-17). "Credit Card Issuers Still Target College Students". Newsweek. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
^ "Liz Pulliam Weston: Good and bad student loan debt - MSN Money". Articles.moneycentral.msn.com. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
^ "College grads take extreme measures to repay student loans". http://www.walletpop.com. Retrieved 2011-4-15.
^ "Paying for your studies (HELP loans)". Goingtouni.gov.au. Retrieved 2010-09-07.
Further reading

Manning, Robert D. (1999). “Credit Cards on Campus: The Social Costs and Consequences of Student Debt.” Washington, D.C.: Consumer Federation of America.
Schemo, Diana Jean, "Private Loans Deepen a Crisis in Student Debt", The New York Times, June 10, 2007
"New Default Rate Data for Federal Student Loans: 44% of Defaulters Attended For-Profit Institutions", The Pew Charitable Trusts, Project on Student Debt, Berkeley, California, December 15, 2009
External links

UNESCO Bangkok - Regional Comparative Study on Student Loans Schemes in Asia (2001–2004)
"Big Money On Campus". U.S. News & World Report. October 19, 2003.
"College, Inc.", PBS FRONTLINE documentary, May 4, 2010
"Federal Loan Consolidation"
"Forgive Student Loan Debt"
Categories: Student loan systems by country | Debt | Education finance

2011-05-27T08:56:00.001-07:00

Selecting a Home Mortgage in present Market

Even in a normal economic environment, getting a mortgage loan can prove to be very taxing on one’s nerves and time. First of all you have to find a house, then you need to fill out a huge loan application, you gather up all the required paperwork, you talk to your loan consultant several times during the process to assure that everything is going ok and the loan may still not be approved.

And that happens when everything is going fine with the economy, not like what’s happening nowadays. Due to the economic crisis mortgage lenders are becoming increasingly restrictive when it comes to doing what they do, the biggest reason being that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac require governmental financial assistance to stay afloat.

When the largest companies in the field require bailouts this start a trickle-down effect, meaning that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will be more restrictive with the mortgages that they purchase and as a result the companies that sell their loans to Fannie and Freddie become more restrictive with their clients.

The government is highly invested in keeping Fannie and Freddie working because if these two companies go down, then the entire mortgage industry breaks down, hence the bailout which ensures that there will still be money available to those who want to purchase a home or refinance their existing loan.

If you find yourself in the market for a loan in Denver or any other city in the U.S., the first thing that you need to do is, even in this current economic troubles, shop around however not the sort of shopping around that you used to do. It used to be that shopping around for a loan meant that you were looking for a low
rate, but now you’re in fact looking for a mortgage company that will approve your loan application. By doing this you’ll become more knowledgeable about the local market and be able to determine what the average rate and closing costs should be for the loan that you’re looking for, and also this will mean that you’ll have a good stock of lenders to apply to if your chosen company doesn’t approve your application.

You should also consider local credit unions and banks, while it is true that they used to have higher rates than most specialized credit companies, the economic downturn has made them lower their rates and offer competitive prices. Even so you’ll still need to qualify for the loan and it may be under stricter guidelines, but going this route may also offer lower fees on your contract, as well as offer you lower fees on savings and checking accounts that you keep with them.

The government wants to ensure, through the bailouts, that Freddie and Fannie are capable of purchasing mortgage loans from mortgage lenders, and even though the mortgage economy is a small fraction of the overall wealth of the United States it is a very important one, this means that there will be more regulation and increased scrutiny all across the board. You’ll still be able to get loans but the important thing that you need to do is to shop around and look at all the alternative ways of financing your home so that you can be sure that your loan will close.

Regardless of what your goal is, whether you’re thinking of buying a home or you want to refinance your current loan, by doing a little bit of research and looking into your local market you’ll get important and maybe even crucial insight into what your choices are, and what you can do with them, so take your time and make the right choice. By Bill Marinelli

Bill marinelli is the owner and operator of Denver's Paramount Home Loans.

2011-05-27T08:55:00.001-07:00

HOME EQUITY LOAN

BEFORE YOUR CHOOSE HOME EQUITY LOAN .I’M PROVIDE SUFFICIENT GREAT ARTICLES INFORMATION ABOUT HOME EQUITY LOAN, HOME REFINANCE, HOME EQUITY BAD CREDIT, ONLINE HOME EQUITY LOAN,HOME BUYING AND YOU CAN CHECK CURRENT RATES BY STATE.

We simply cannot turn on the television news without hearing about another company closing their doors. Talk to your neighbors, odds are good that they have either been laid off, had their hours cut, or maybe had benefits taken away. Take a walk down a busy street, you have probably bumped into a handful of people that are about to lose their homes. Each of us has been hit hard with all of the cuts being made during this economic crisis. Perhaps you are one of those handfuls on that busy street, about to lose your home. Maybe you now owe more than the house is worth, or maybe you just cannot make that monthly mortgage paymentwith that unemployment check. President Obama has two new ideas to help you save your home with his home refinance stimulus package.

The first option is the "Home Affordable Refinance" plan. This part of Obama's home stimulus package requires that you are current on your mortgage. Basically, this plan will lower your interest rates which in turn will lower your monthly payment. The principle owed will not change, just the interest rate. The equity you already have in your home will also continue to increase under this home stimulus plan. If you are current on your payments and the home is your primary residence, you have until June 10, 2010 to apply for this "Home Affordable Refinance" plan.

The second option under Obama's home stimulus package is the "Home Affordable Modification" plan. In order to qualify for this home loan modification, your primary residence housing expenses must be more than 31% of your total gross income. If you lost your job or had a major medical expense and can no longer afford your mortgage payments you should talk to your bank regarding thishome loan modification process. The Treasury Department is willing to help with this home stimulus plan as well. Each month that you make your mortgage payment on time, they may make a payment that will apply directly to your principle. If you qualify for this part of Obama's stimulus plan, over a 5 year span the Treasury may pay as much as $5,000.00. You have until December 31, 2010 to talk to your bank about this loan modification help. The federal government is trying to save our homes!

2011-05-27T08:53:00.001-07:00

Student loan consolidation services in Uk

You want to study in United Kingdom and your problem is limited of budget. So we will discuss here how will we solve these problems? And we are going to answer what types of student loan you could get? How much can you Borrow ? How to apply for Student Loans?.....Our concern today is "student loan consolidation services" in United Kingdom ( Uk) or England.

We can find many ways for students to finance a college education, but one of the most common ways is through taking out a loan. There are loans specifically designed to cover the cost of higher education.

HOW MUCH CAN YOU BORROW ?

The figures are stated above and it's best to borrow the maximum amount and put it in a high interest savings account and draw out what you need when you need it. This means you can earn a little interest which always helps against bills you have.
If you don't take the full amount in one year you can't back date your claims and you never know what you may need. Then you may have to get more expensive loans like credit cards which is the worst form of debt on the market.
Types of student loan
There are two types of Higher Education Loans available for students:

Student loans for tuition fees - This type of loan is available to students who need a loan in order to pay tuition fees to their College or University. You can apply for up to the total cost of your fees each year.
Student loans for maintenance - This loan is available to students who need additional financial support towards the cost of accommodation, food, clothes and travel.

You can see more information about Student Loans like : Repaying Student Loans, Student Maintenance Loans,The Student Loans Company, Applying for Finance, Approved Student Finance Companies, Student Bursaries, Student Grants at source : www.118student.co.uk/finance/student-loans.html

How to apply for Student Loans
You could have many choices for student loans, but i suggest some ways for consideration:
1. For full-time students, the quickest and easiest way to apply for Student Loans, grants and bursaries is to do it online. If you’re a new, full-time student you can apply for finance as soon as you've made your course application. You can read detail at source :
www.direct.gov.uk/en/EducationAndLearning/UniversityAndHigherEducation/StudentFinance/Gettingstarted/DG_171577
2. Student Finance Applications and NewsIf you have a query about your student finance application please check the Student Finance website for your area for information:

Student Finance England
Student Finance Wales
Student Finance Northern Ireland
Student Awards Agency for Scotland

You can read more detail at : www.slc.co.uk
3. You received student loans through Student Loans Company, Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Direct, Student Finance England or Student Finance Northern Ireland

You want to know about repaying Student Loans in the UK

You are going abroad and/or are living in the EU

You are repaying a loan taken out to pay your Scottish Graduate Endowment

Read more at source: www.studentloanrepayment.co.uk
4. Apply today with Students Loan and get the best finance opportunity for your higher education. With obligation-free quotes that we provide to you, it will be very easy for you to decide the best deal for your loan. See more at source : www.studentsloan.org.uk
5. Both types of student loan are available to all students who meet the basic eligibility requirements. The information below relates to student loans for the 2009/10 academic year. Information about the student loan arrangements for the 2010/11 academic year will be published on the Student Loans Company website when it is available. This information will also be published on the websites for the following organisations covering each country in the UK. You can find more detail at source: www.gttr.ac.uk/students/studentfinance/financialhelp/studentloans
6. If you live in:

Scotland - you should apply to Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS)
England - you should apply to Student Finance Direct.
Wales - you should apply to Student Finance Wales
Northern Ireland - you should apply to Student Finance NI

You can see more detail at source : www.gcal.ac.uk/student/money/funds/loans.html

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2011-05-27T08:49:00.001-07:00

UNEMPLOYED LOAN

What is unemployment? Unemployment is a condition of not having job or being out of source of steady income. In today’s time, the unemployment level is increasing day by day and time to time. There are many people who are facing unemployment problems. There are number of requirements that many people have to face such as electricity bill, water supply bill, pay the house rent, car repairing, pay school and college fee, purchase the new article, and many more things. If you are also one of them and tired to facing these problems and want to come out from these dilemmas, now get loan and fulfill your all financial requirements with the snap of the fingers. These loans are very reliable loan that help specially for those people who are unemployed and don’t have funds to meet your financial problems.

Unemployed Loans are the way to get hassle free cash for unemployed. It is true that if you are out of source of income and getting funds is a very Herculean task for you. But now you have no need to take tension any more because to avail this loan is no a big deal. You can find more and more lenders on internet who are always ready to provide you fund within few hours after getting for these loans. You just need to search over internet and you can find number of lenders who are ready to provide you Unemployed Loans. After getting loan you should read some terms and the conditions of the chosen lender carefully.

With the help of these loans, you can avail the funds that you need and the professional service you be worthy of, with only a few minimum needs. Get loan today and as a first time consumer, you can avail up to £1500 directly to your current bank account during the night. It means you are able to start using your funds the very next day. The application process is very simple and fast. You just need to fill out instant cash advance application and within minutes; you just need to give personal identification, a checking account, such as Social Security or disability payments to qualify for Unemployed Loans. Here is little benefit of this loan like you can avail loan up to £1500 overnight.

2011-05-27T08:22:00.001-07:00

Selecting a Home Mortgage in present Market

2011-05-27T08:21:00.000-07:00

buisness & home loan

If you’re in need of a small business loan, there’s good news from Washington. A program from the Small Business Administration (SBA) aims to expand access to capital for small businesses. Funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the new program encourages sales into the secondary market of loans made through the SBA’s 504 Certified Development Company program. This will increase liquidity for lenders, which in turn means easier access to credit for small businesses.

In addition, President Obama signed the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 on Sept. 27, 2010. The new law provides tax incentives, such as extending and enhancing bonus depreciation and Section 179 expensing, and extends the SBA Recovery loan program (see below).

More Credit Available

SBA guarantees on loans help businesses by absorbing some of the loan risk lenders take on. Under the SBA’s 504 loan program, commercial lenders generally supply 50% of the funds, a nonprofit known as a Certified Development Company provides 40% and the borrower pays 10% of the project’s cost. With the new program, the SBA guarantees 80% of the commercial lender’s stake in the loan. This means that lenders may be able to offer credit more freely.

To be eligible under this program, 504 loans must be disbursed on or after Feb. 17, 2009. The program will be in place until Feb. 16, 2011, or until $3 billion in new loan pools are created, whichever comes first.

Another Boost for Businesses

The Small Business Jobs Act of 2010 extends the SBA Recovery loan program and offers billions more in lending support for small businesses:

Extends SBA Recovery loans, which feature a 90% guarantee and reduced fees, through Dec. 31, 2010. The White House reports that this provides the capacity to support $14 billion in loans to small businesses.
Permanently increases maximum loan limits for 7(a) and 504 loans from $2 million to $5 million ($5.5 million for manufacturers in 504 loan programs). Increases microloan limits from $35,000 to $50,000. This gives small businesses much more flexibility to grow, purchase new inventory and create jobs.
Increases the alternate size standard to those small businesses with less than $15 million in net worth and $5 million in average net income, making many more small businesses eligible for SBA loans.
Turn to the Small Business Loan Experts

If your business needs a loan that will help it create or retain jobs, talk with an experienced lender at GetFaslCapital. We have money to lend and are ready to help! Learn about GetFastCapital’s small business loans and merchant cash advance programs online.

2011-05-27T08:19:00.001-07:00

CASH LOAN

Cash - currency of one of the countries in any physical representation at the concrete physical person. An example of physical representations can be denominations and coins. Cash are inconvenient that them it is impossible to pay far off (for example, in the Internet). For this purpose it is necessary to use electronic money.
All banks offer all new and new credit products, to watch for which and to choose optimum - a problem very complex, it is possible only for competent, informed and having a plenty a free time, people. Today consumer banks receive the most part of clients through brokers. Because the broker thoroughly knows requirements of banks both to borrowers, and to necessary for fulfilment of the transaction to documents. The broker carries out the initial analysis of the borrower - it estimates probability of reception of the credit to understand, whether has sense to work further with the client, at the second stage the suitable program is selected. More detailed analysis of the data of the borrower and selection on their basis of a concrete variant is carried out. Further, proceeding from the picked up variant, the client collects a necessary package of documents.