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LDHL on Behind The Headlines

Throughout last week, Executive Director Ann Womble was featured on Behind The Lines and Behind The Headlines, two locally run television shows on LCTV 66. We are proud to share with you a clip from one of the shows, Behind The Headlines, with hosts Jere Strittmatter...

How to Pay for Trade or Technical School

From automotive technology to graphic communications to residential remodeling, trade school offers smart choices for career training.

One of the big-time advantages to technical school is the cost savings it offers. A study found that the average cost of a bachelor’s degree in the United States is approximately $127,000. In contrast, a vocational or trade school degree costs about $33,000.

Paying for College Without Interest-Bearing Loans

Paying for college is far from easy in today’s economy, and interest-bearing loans only weigh students down. Knowing you’ll need to surrender your savings to interest accrued in addition to what you borrowed often feels as if you’re walking around in wet clothes with...

5 Simple Study Tips for Surviving Finals This Semester

Finals week is the most dreaded period of a college student’s semester. Exams, papers, presentations…it’s a living hell. You’re uncertain you’ll survive to reap the benefits of the much anticipated, month-long winter break, the light at the end of a seemingly endless...

What Enrollment Trends Mean for PA College Students

College enrollment trends might seem like stats that don’t really impact your life. But if you’re considering college or your teenager is starting the process, some trends—and how to overcome them—are worth knowing about. Enrollment in college peaked in 2010, when...