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How Colleges Determine Awarding Merit Aid Scholarships

A college degree increases earning power and expands career choices - but which school is best for your son or daughter, and how do you find the means to pay for college? WBZ's New England Business Editor, Anthony Silva, along with a panel of financial experts and college official help you navigate the perfect course for your child's success. Together they examine the admissions process, financial aid and new services available, as well as how your family's budget can cover the cost of your educational goals.

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Eileen O'Leary, Assistant VP of Financial Aid at Stonehill College, discusses how colleges determine awarding Merit Aid Scholarships and how decisions in Congress will affect the future of Pell Grants.  Dr. Joseph B. Moore, President of Lesley University, discusses the price of college vs. the cost of college and the importance of students/families choosing the right college where the student will be successful.

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