2007 was a heck of a year. Here’s some photo highlights from this incredible year.

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FAP704: How to achieve your goals in 2008
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+ The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship was created in 1988 by the Bigelow family to aid students from New England who are seeking a career in horticulture. [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “FAP704: How to achieve your goals in 2008″, url: “http://www.financialaidpodcast.com/2007/12/31/fap704-how-to-achieve-your-goals-in-2008/” });

Auld Lang Syne is the song everyone recognizes and no one knows. Here’s the lyrics, courtesy of Wikipedia. Written by Robert Burns in the 18th century.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne ?

CHORUS:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we’ll tak a cup o’ [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “No muttering it this year – auld lang syne lyrics!”, url: “http://www.financialaidpodcast.com/2007/12/30/no-muttering-it-this-year-auld-lang-syne-lyrics/” });

FAP703: Paying for financial aid info, Free Stuff Friday
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+ Jim writes in: Hi Chris! A couple of months ago we listened in on a tele seminar sponsored by NSHHS (we think!!) talking about college finacial aid,all the forms involved and the gentleman said his company would work with you to maximize your scholarship/loan qualification [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “FAP703: Paying for financial aid info, Free Stuff Friday”, url: “http://www.financialaidpodcast.com/2007/12/28/fap703-paying-for-financial-aid-info-free-stuff-friday/” });

The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship was established in 2002 by the Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show, Inc. (MANTS). This scholarship serves to memorialize Mr. Akehurst who served the horticultural industry as one of the founders of MANTS.

MANTS, an association formed from the state nursery and landscape associations of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, has established this scholarship with the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) with the belief that the strength and future success of the horticulture industry lies in the solid education of today?s students. MANTS? establishment of this scholarship is a reflection of Mr. Akehurst?s firm belief that education begets one the opportunity to achieve. Through this scholarship, MANTS will provide scholarship opportunity to qualified students to help ensure the continuity of the nursery and landscape profession.

The Timothy S. and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship was created in 1988 by the Bigelow family to aid students from New England who are seeking a career in horticulture. The scholarship was dedicated initially to one of the family’s children, the late Timothy Bigelow. At Palmer W. ?Bill? Bigelow?s death, the name of its creator was added. The Bigelow family considers student scholarships the most important commitment the horticultural industry can make to insure the growth and development of the nursery and landscape industry.

FAP702: Student Loan Television: Social Media Job Search Jobcast
Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to address a class of college seniors at Emerson College about using new media and social networks to land a job. This brief 15 minute video is a recording of the lecture. Many thanks to Amanda Mooney for helping to [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “FAP702: Student Loan Television: Social Media Job Search Jobcast”, url: “http://www.financialaidpodcast.com/2007/12/27/fap702-student-loan-television-social-media-job-search-jobcast/” });

An Undergraduate Research Fellowship has been established by friends and colleagues of Dr. Frank L. Howard with the assistance of the American Phytopathological Society (APS) Foundation. The award was established to encourage the involvement of undergraduate students in plant pathology research and to encourage students to pursue advanced degrees and careers in plant pathology.

This scholarship recognizes individuals who have excelled in activities and leadership connected with the National Junior Horticulture Association (NJHA) and other organizations. Four awards are given, each one with a plaque. One of the four offers a financial assistance for college, through an Armstrong scholarship.

Golf is a solitary game. One fleeting mental lapse and your round will blow up quicker than Kirstie Alley off Jenny Craig. It’s just you against the course. Sometimes that’s how it can feel in the student loan world as well. Many feel alone and unsure of the correct process. [...]