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Podcasting about Financial Aid

by Ysolt Usigan

It began with bloggers. Then radio shows and news organizations jumped on board with the emerging innovation that distributes multimedia files. Now, student networks like The

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Podcast, a free, daily Internet radio program that provides the latest news in Financial aid, student loans, scholarships, Job searches, and economic tools, have entered the mix of podcasters. Despite its name, you don't need an iPod to tune in. All you need is a computer to play the streaming audio. So what's gotten students so stoked about The financial aid Podcast?

Daily Financial Aid News >> Filling out the FAFSA application can be intimidating. With all the different fields on the form and so many numbers to crunch, a guide to the FAFSA might be just what you need.

Scholarship Search >> Periodic updates are announced as new scholarships become available like the Illinois Institute of Technology FIRST Scholarship, which will award $24,000 to an exceptional high school senior.

Breaking News >> Don't be in the dark about financial issues that affect you as a student. For instance, did you know community College presidents are worried that their institutions' commitment to low tuition rates may be in danger?

Job Cast >> You can use job hunting tools when surfing for paid internships and part-time opportunities to make some extra school Cash. There are podcasts with Craigslist feeds and tips on using Google Base.

To subscribe to The Financial Aid Podcast, visit www.financialaidpodcast.com and add the network to your iTunes or any podcast reader software.

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Dawn Papandrea is the Managing Editor of The CollegeBound Network. Learn more about finding a school that's right for you.

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