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Sep 17 2008

How To Apply in Billy Blue School of Graphic & Design

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How To Apply in Billy Blue School of Graphic & Design

How can I apply?
Contact Billy Blue English School (Provider Code: 01440A)

NEAS
The Australian government’s National ELT Accreditation Scheme (NEAS). Neas monitors organizations annually to ensure the highest standards in:
• Curriculum and assesment
• Qualifications of teachers and provision of specialist staff
• Limiting class sizes
• Sound management and finance
• Student welfare services
 
English Australia
Membership of English Australia by NEAS Accredited organizations guarantees:
• Protection of students’ Fees
• Quality tuition and services
• Adherence to a code of ethical conduct

Academic Services
Our academic counsellor, Kate Bedwell will help you to:
- Choose the course and the school for your further studies;
- Make applications;
- Apply for IELTS and TOEFL exams; and
- Assist you with your language program.

Facilities
The School is 10 minutes from the centre of Sydney. It is near:
- International restaurants, cafes and food outlets
- Train and bus interchange (10 minute walk to the Harbour ferry)
- Entertainment and sporting venues

The school has:
- Computerised language laboratory; and
- Issues in English Storyboard Matchmaster CD Rom and free email.

Accommodation
Residential - Billy Blue Palace
- Provides safe, friendly accommodation
- Facilities include: swimming pool, tennis and basketball courts, gym, computer and study rooms, entertainment hall, relaxation and games room, large dining room, tennis courts.
- Beautiful gardens
- Full security building (each student receives their own Personal Identification Number)
- Approximately 40% of students who stay at Billy Blue Palace are Australian.
For more information, please click on Billy Blue Palace

Homestay
- Located on Sydney’s prestigious North Shore
- Homes are large and 80% have either swimming pools or harbour views
- Traditional Australian homes - usually surrounded by gardens
- Most families have been host parents for many years and welcome students of all nationalities. Australians are well-known for their friendliness;
- Homestay families are located within 30 minutes travelling distance of the School.

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Sep 06 2008

Low Income Families and Educational Financial Help By H R Miller

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If you come from a low income family and you want to go to college then your best bet is to find as many scholarships as you qualify and apply for them. There are several scholarships that are specifically for students who come from low income families. No matter what your financial situation is there are programs set up that will help you fund your education.

There are scholarships and grants that focus primarily on students who cannot afford to go to college due to their family financial status. They are not going to jump out at you. You have to do a little research to find them. Do a simple search and you will be able to find a list of possible scholarships for which you can apply for. Scholarships can cover everything from housing to tuition. Even if you do not get a full scholarship you can always supplement it with several grants that you would qualify for.

A grant is the type of loan that you are not required to pay back. There is billions of dollars worth of grants available that are specifically designed to help people attend higher learning institutions. Local governments as well as the federal government will provide grants to those in need. Federal grants, however, are usually more comprehensive and higher in the terms of help you are able to receive. These types of grants are ideal for those coming from single parent homes.

The college or university you choose to attend will more then likely also offer some type of hardship grant and or loan. They are designed to help students from low income families continue with their education. There is usually no deadline for these grants. They are normally available all year around so students can apply whenever they need help.

If you need a little assistance when it comes to finding and applying for grants and scholarships you should go meet with a guidance counsellor. They will be able to give you all the information you need to get the ball rolling. They are there to help so use them.

For more articles, tips and information on scholarships and grants for college visit How To Get Free Money For College

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