| It’s hard to believe, but the return to the classroom is right around the corner. From elementary school to advanced degrees, now is a good time to see what financial resources may be available to you. This issue will examine that, and things you should know about protecting your home while you are away on vacation or business. |  | | DID YOU KNOW? |  | According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in 2014 there were about 12 million college students under age 25 and 8.2 million students 25 years old and over. | | Many scholarship and fellowship programs do not have age restrictions, and there are no age restrictions on eligibility for federal student financial aid. | | The International Connections Academy (iNaCA) virtual curriculum is an affordable alternative which can help K-12 students be successful in their studies. As a Pearson employee, you also receive a discount. | | The summer months of July and August have the most burglaries with February having the fewest crimes, and most of these crimes occur in the daylight hours. | | The typical burglar resides within two miles of the target home and may check for signs that you’re on vacation—such as flyers or newspapers at your door, an un-mowed lawn, or trash cans left at the curb. |
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|  | | TAKE ACTION: | | Learn about the surprising number of scholarships dedicated to the non-traditional learner and find out more about how Pearson’s Tuition Assistance Program might help you – visit myHR and select HR Policies to learn more. | | Ask yourself these eight questions if you are considering returning to college and consider these study tips to help you adjust upon your return to school. | | If your child is going away to college, don’t forget that MDLive® is available for a $10.00 copay. This Pearson benefit offers 24/7/365 on-demand, non-emergency access to quality care from board-certified doctors by phone or secure video. Register today. | | Don’t forget that annual physicals are covered at 100% so your soon-to-be college student should take care of that before leaving, and any immunizations administered during the visit are fully covered as well. | | Remember, keeping your home safe while you are traveling involves more than keeping unwanted intruders out. Use this checklist to ensure you’ve covered all the bases before leaving on your trip. |
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