Work Study, Grant Programs Cut For Low-Income Students
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The sequester is putting the squeeze on students' financial aid for college.
In fact, if your child has already received an aid letter, that number could change.
A total of $86 million has been cut from work study and grant programs for low-income students
Students are being advised that they should apply for scholarships and alternative funding.
Financial expert Dan Roccato of Quaker Wealth Management, visited "Good Day" Thursday morning to talk about the issue.
Roccato says students might need part-time jobs instead of work study. He also had some tips for parents and discussed whether we should invest in the market with the Dow reaching a new record high this week.
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Hurricane Sandy slammed into the coast of New Jersey last October.The beloved shore towns of so many millions were battered.Businesses were destroyed. Homes were demolished. Many tears were shed.But,
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One of the top football prospects in Pennsylvania is giving up a free ride to college. Hear the reason why, in his own words, he'd rather run into a recording studio than into the end zone.
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It was early in the morning when Kacie and Jenn set out for the Jersey shore - Matoloking to be exact. The mission was to catch Prince Harry's eye - maybe meet and chat with the Prince. Kacie diligently
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Angelina Jolie has gotten a surgery she hopes will save her life. The actress says she had a preventative double mastectomy after finding out she carried the breast cancer gene.
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The royal: His Royal Highness Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales, otherwise known as Prince Harry. The young lady: Fox 29's Kacie McDonnell. The mission: Kacie would like to meet Prince Harry
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The royal:His Royal Highness Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales, otherwise known as Prince Harry. The young lady: Fox 29's Kacie McDonnell. The mission: Kacie would like to meet Prince Harry when
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Wednesday, May 8 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-08 15:44:52 GMT
Singer, songwriter Josh Groban was our guest on Good Day this morning to promote his sixth album, All That Echoes. He also will embark on a tour, where he will employ a local orchestra to join him and
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The person who bought a winning Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in New Jersey has yet to claim the prize. The winner matched all six numbers in Friday's drawing
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Pounding winds and violent surf from Hurricane Sandy left their mark on Ocean City, NJ. Beaches were washed out and there's concern about debris washing up. But Mayor Jay Gillian says no need to worry.
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It was a soupy start today. We can expect many clouds, some sun, lots of humidity, and a chance of pop up showers any time. At least it'll be warmer: High around 80-degrees today.
The weather remains unsettled through most of the work week. Warm temps stick around, too. And we do mean stick...because it'll be humid, too.
By Thursday a cold front moves by bringing more rain. It will also bring drier and cooler weather by Friday as we finally clear out.
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A text message that says "I'm about to leave" is the last time Janet Royer had contact with her son Thursday night. "It's like a nightmare, it's the worst nightmare anyone can think of. I keep thinking
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Finding a job without a college degree can be a difficult task, even if you're a war veteran. Now, they have the opportunity to turn their military training into college credits.
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Once hailed as a hero after surviving a shotgun blast to his face in 2007, a former police officer is now charged with raping and sexually assaulting two women at gunpoint he met at a party.
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