Saturday, May 18 2013 12:48 PM EDT2013-05-18 16:48:01 GMT
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral. 16-year old Keyanna Lang died from a heart condition. Due to her illness the family couldn't keep lifeMore >>
The family of an Albany teenager who died on Friday, isn't sure how they'll pay for her funeral.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-18 12:00:09 GMT
In its effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May, Dollar General will host a career fair at Dollar General located at 2017 N Slappey Blvd. in Albany, Ga. on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.More >>
The event is held as part of the major retailer's effort to hire 10,000 new employees in May...More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:58 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:58:09 GMT
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer CoalitionMore >>
A student-led effort to help cancer survivors ended up being a big success at a Lee County School. Friday students at Twin Oaks elementary school donated the proceeds from their effort to the Cancer Coalition of Southwest Georgia.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:44:12 GMT
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months. About 2,000 workers at the Albany base will have to take up to 11 unpaid days off in the next fiscal year that startsMore >>
Furloughs for Marine Corps Logistics Base workers could start in less than two months.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:43:28 GMT
The Rat Pack came back to Albany Friday night. Sinatra and Friends performed at Doublegate Country Club to raise money for the Albany Symphony Association. The guys who play the roles of Frank Sinatra,More >>
People danced the night away to Frank Sinatra tunes.More >>
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -
With a little over two months away from graduation, many high school seniors and their parents are busy trying to lock down the perfect college. But getting admitted is only half the battle; the other half is figuring out how to pay for it.
But experts say there are ways to make college fit into your long-term budget. Researchers say the earlier you start planning the better prepared you'll be.
They encourage students and their parents to apply for financial aid no matter what your circumstances. Experts say you never know what aid is available until you apply.
If you have to borrow money, try to get federal loans first and avoid having the student take on private loans at all costs. Private loans have higher interest rates and stricter guidelines when it comes time to pay up.
Also, consider community colleges. Your student can attend a smaller two year college for the first two years and then transfers to a pricier school for his or her remaining two years.
For parents with high school sophomores and juniors, encourage them to take as many AP courses as possible and to prep well for AP exams. Every exam they pass goes toward a college credit he or she won't have to take later down the road.
Wednesday from 9 to 2 o'clock, sophomore and juniors are encouraged to come to Albany Tech for an informational seminar with tips for applying for schools and how to pay for it.
Tips for applying to college and how to pay for it
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