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Tips + Tricks to Affording College

If you've ever asked this, you are probably trying to save money on almost everything. The usual things that come to mind, such as scholarships and part-time jobs can help you, but don't neglect the small things you can do. Even changes in daily spending habits can make money less...

What Makes Greenville University Special?

Are you looking for professors who care about your academic and personal well-being? Or for chances to get intricately involved in what you want to pursue? How about living in an environment with plenty of opportunities to stay close to God? Greenville University is here to offer all that to...

How to Strengthen Your Faith as a Busy College Student

Greenville University covers a broad range of general coursework, but it also gives you the chance to strengthen your relationship with God. Through your studies and extracurricular activities, G.U. wants to help you encounter God in amazing ways. Chapel At Greenville University, chapel is one event that helps express the importance of...

Inside the 'Ville: Dinner at Your Professor's House

Afraid that your professors are only around to give you time-consuming assignments, grade papers, and dole out last-minute deadlines? Will they be there for you if you need help? Faculty that are truly world-class are genuinely interested in you and your education. At Greenville University, you'll see that our faculty are...

Eeek! The Dreaded State Your Financial Need Question

What do you say when you don't know what to say . . . like when a scholarship application asks you to state your financial need? If you're clueless about how to reply, you're not alone. Thankfully, other people have figured out a response . . . Best Value Schools recommends that...

How to Turn Praise Into Cash For College

People who give away college scholarships want to know about you and the great things you've done. They can learn about you through the recommendations of folks you know. Follow these tips to secure recommendations that demonstrate why you deserve scholarship money. Who might recommend me? Ask any "authority" who has observed...

Just Ask: One Question Leads to $1,500 in Scholarships

In the great hunt for scholarship dollars, Stella discovered an opportunity that appeared doable

Myths about Small Christian Universities

Did you know that unconscious, preconceived impressions can manipulate how you think? For instance, the phrase, "small Christian university" may sound like a boring choice for a school. Why is that? Well, the human brain is great at categorizing and making judgements based on assumptions. It's one of the tools...

Learn from a Textbook or Learn from Experience?

Imagine that you've spent an entire semester in driver's ed and never got behind the wheel of a car. Your instructor handed you a book about great driving, but never let you practice. What would happen when you finally tried to drive on your own? Disaster, right? You can't just...

Win Scholarships With a Standout Student Resume

It's short, it's sweet, and it tells the folks who dole out free scholarship dollars all about you in a glance. If you're serious about scoring free money for college, think of your resume as your new best friend. Not sure how to begin? We'll help you get started.  What is...

Student Loans are the Worst!

Let's face it; education is expensive. Paying for college is one of the hardest tasks that high school graduates face, and the thought of taking out loans and dealing with debt can feel overwhelming.. Don't despair! If you research scholarships and persistently pursue financial aid, you can shrink your college...

What Does Liberal Arts Mean, Anyway?

If you've been searching for colleges for a while, you've probably come across the term "liberal arts," but do you really know what it means? Well, it turns out that the definition has nothing to do with political views or drawing abilities. It does, however, have everything to do with...