Here are six investments that are well-suited for beginner investors. A 401(k) or other employer retirement plan If you have a 401(k) or another retirement plan at work, it’s very likely the first place you should put your money — especially if your company matches a portion of your contributions. That match is free money and […]
Read MoreIf you need relief from your high-interest loans or credit card debt, you may be considering a personal loan. Offered by many banks and credit unions, personal loans let you consolidate or refinance your debt into a lower-interest loan with one fixed monthly payment. While they do have some disadvantages, personal loans often have higher […]
Read MoreCurrent and former service members are in many ways the ideal loan recipients, mortgage experts say. That sentiment should boost the confidence of any troops or veterans looking for the best mortgage options for buying their first homes. As should the benefits of VA loans, which offer generous terms to veterans that civilians can’t get. […]
Read MoreBorrowing against home equity can be a convenient way to access cash, but it also carries risk, as millions of Americans learned in the housing crisis of 2008. If you’re considering it, here’s what you need to know. It’s getting (slightly) easier to qualify. Since clamping down on credit after the housing bust, lenders are starting […]
Read MoreStudent loan debt can feel overwhelming for many young adults in America. However, carrying student loan debt doesn’t have to be a burden when you create a realistic payoff plan. Here are five practical ways to help pay off your student loans: Choose the shortest student loan repayment program you can afford If you have […]
Read MoreDesignated funds These funds are allocated as per the specific instructions by the donor (s) in addition to the general eligibility requirements for all AIU scholarships in 4 above. Work Scholarship The purpose of AIU work scholarship is to enable students meet part of their tuition and academic related fees by working on jobs assigned […]
Read MoreUnited States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) has partnered with the Mastercard Foundation in its global Scholars Program. This initiative will offer academically talented youth from Africa facing financial, gender, displacement, or disability constraints an opportunity to access world class university education. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at USIU-Africa will provide full-cost scholarships to young Africans who […]
Read MoreKenya University Scholarship Africa Nazarene University – VICE CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP The award recognizes well performing students at their high school level. The award is given to students who qualify with a KCSE mean grade of between A and B+ or an equivalent. The scholarship amounts to 50% and 30% on tuition fees respectively. This award is […]
Read MoreWhat you should know about education loans What you need to know about student loans is that they offer it to college students throughout their four years in college. The loan will cover the cost of their higher education tuition fee. There are also different modes and platforms of getting student loans in Kenya. These […]
Read MoreUsaid Higher Education Scholarship Programme There are a total of 18 higher education scholarships offered by USAID to Kenyan students. These scholarships are offered to students from marginalized communities in Eastern and North Eastern regions and urban slums of Nairobi. The program targets the minority Muslims. In order to qualify to apply, you must have […]
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