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Fight Schedule

By WTOP Staff

The Associated Press

At Moscow, Alexander Povetkin vs. Manuel Charr, 12, for the vacant WBC International heavyweight title.

At Macao, Simpiwe Vetyeka vs. Nonito Donaire, 12, for Vetyeka’s WBA Super World-IBO featherweight titles; Nicholas Walters vs. Alejandro Perez, 12, for Walters’ WBA World featherweight title; Evgeny Gradovich vs. Alexander Miskirtchian, 12, for Gradovich’s IBF featherweight title; Chris Avalos vs. Yasutaka Ishimoto, 12, IBF junior featherweight eliminator.

At Krefeld, Germany, Felix Sturm vs. Sam Soliman, 12, for Sturm’s IBF middleweight title.

At Wembley Stadium, London (HBO), Carl Froch vs. George Groves, 12, for Froch’s IBF-WBA super middleweight title; Jamie McDonnell vs. Tabtimdaeng Na Rachawat, 12, for the vacant WBA World bantamweight title; Kevin Mitchell vs. Ghislan Maduma, 12, lightweights; James DeGale vs. Brandon Gonzales, 12, super middleweights.

At Mexico City, Srisaket Sor Rungvisai vs. Carlos Cuadras, 12, for Rungvisai’s WBC super flyweight title.

At The Tropicana, Las Vegas, Javier Fortuna vs. Juan Antonio Rodriguez, 10, junior lightweights; Luis Rosa vs. Luis Del Valle, 10, junior featherweights.

At Moscow, Dmitry Chudinov vs. Patrick Nielsen, 12, for Chudinov’s interim WBA World middleweight title.

At The House of Blues, Boston (FS1), Emmanuel Gonzalez vs. Tevin Farmer, 10, junior lightweights.

At Buenos Aires, Argentina, Juan Carlos Reveco vs. Felix Alvarado, 12, for Reveco’s WBA flyweight title.

At Verona, N.Y. (ESPN2), Yudel Jhonson vs. Norberto Gonzalez, 10, junior middleweights; Johnny Garcia vs. John Williams, 10, junior welterweights.

At Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, Indio, Calif. (SHO), Hugo Centeno Jr. vs. Domonique Dolton, 10, middleweights; Eddie Gomez vs. Francisco Santana, 10, junior middleweights.

At Moscow, Richar Abril vs. Eduard Troyanovsky, 12, for Abril’s WBA World lightweight title.

At Schwerin, Germany, Juergen Braehmer vs. Roberto Bolonti, 12, for Braehmer’s WBA World light heavyweight title.

At Newcastle, England, Stuart Hall vs. Paul Butler, 12, for Hall’s IBF bantamweight title.

At Madison Square Garden, New York (PPV), Sergio Martinez vs. Miguel Cotto, 12, for Martinez’s WBC middleweight title; Jorge Melendez vs. Yuri Foreman, 12, light middleweights; Wilfredo Vazquez Jr. vs. Marvin Sonsona, 10, featherweights; Andy Lee vs. John Jackson 10, middleweights.

At Barclays Center, Brooklyn, N.Y. (HBO), Demetrius Andrade vs. Brian Rose, 12, for Andrade’s WBO junior middleweight title; Ruslan Provodnikov vs. Chris Algieri, 12, for Provodnikov’s WBO junior welterweight title.

At Bally’s, Atlantic City. N.J., Glen Tapia vs. Keenan Collins, 10, junior middleweights.

At Bayamon, Puerto Rico (FS1), McWilliams Arroyo vs. Froilan Saludar, 12, IBF flyweight eliminator.

At Monte Carlo, Martin Murray vs. Max Bursak, 10, middleweights; Hekkie Budler vs. Pigmy Muangchaiyaphum Kokietgym, 12, for Budler’s WBO strawweight title; Mateusz Masternak vs. Ilunga Makabu, 12, for the vacant WBA interim cruiserweight title

At Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (NBCSN), Anatoliy Dudchenko vs. Nadjib Mohammedi, 12, IBF light heavyweight eliminator.

At Los Angeles, Vasyl Lomachenko vs. Gary Russell Jr., 12, for the vacant WBO featherweight title.

At Stubhub Center, Carson, Calif. (SHO), Robert Guerrero vs. Yoshihiro Kamegai, 12, welterweights; Gary Russell Jr. vs. Vasyl Lomachenko, 12, for the WBO world featherweight title; Devon Alexander vs. Jesus Soto Karass, 10, super welterweights.

At Omaha, Neb. (HBO), Terence Crawford vs. Yuriorkis Gamboa, 12, for Crawford’s WBO lightweight title; Matt Korobov vs. Jose Uzcategui, 10, middleweights.

At Foxwoods Resort, Mashantucket, Conn. (ESPN2), Michael Farenas vs. Mark Davis, 12, super featherweights.

At MGM Grand, Las Vegas (SHO), Erislany Lara vs. Canelo Alvarez, 12, junior middleweights; Abner Mares vs. Jonathan Oquendo, 10, featherweights, Johan Perez vs. Mauricio Herrera, 12, for Perez’s WBA junior welterweight world championship; Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Francisco Vargas, 10, super featherweights.

At the Forum, Inglewood, Calif. (PPV), Gennady Golovkin vs. Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., 12, super middleweights.

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Don’t Settle for Student Loans to Pay for Online Education

By WTOP Staff
Online college programs are becoming a more popular choice for prospective students, with one study finding that more than 6 million students enrolled in at least one online course in fall 2015. The popularity of these courses can be attributed in part to their flexibility with working adults' schedules, students' ability to progress more quickly through online programs and, oftentimes, cheaper tuition. [See 10 low-cost online bachelor's programs for out-of-state students.]Online degrees can be beneficial to many college students, but some studies have shown online learners complete their programs at lower rates than students at traditional brick-and-mortar campuses. Individuals with student loans but no degree comprise two-thirds of defaulted borrowers. Though these numbers are not encouraging, just like for traditional programs, there are ways to reduce how much you'll need to borrow for an online program to ensure you won't become one of these statistics. Don't just settle on borrowing student loans to cover the whole cost of your program and living expenses. Instead, start thinking about how to cut costs and cover your balance in different ways, such as the following. -- Grants and scholarships: Even though you are taking an online course, you can still apply and receive grants and scholarships. But your first step should be to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, commonly referred to as the FAFSA, which will allow you to receive a Pell Grant if your expected family contribution is low enough. The EFC criteria and award amounts are adjusted annually, but the 2017-2018 academic year awards range from $606 to $5,920, which could significantly lower the amount you borrow annually. Your next step is to apply for scholarships. You can start by checking online scholarship search engines, such as the Salt Scholarship Search, College Board's BigFuture and Peterson's. But don't forget to take advantage of local organizations and your school's financial aid office. Both may offer scholarships that you can't find with a national scholarship search. [Review these 10 sites to kick off your scholarship search.]For instance, organizations like the Elks Club, Knights of Columbus or the Rotary Club typically offer scholarships annually to local students. Just because you're going to school online doesn't mean you're ineligible. Visit your local library for scholarship listings, and ask around town. You might be surprised how many local organizations offer scholarships. While these scholarships typically aren't large, every little bit counts. Each dollar you receive in a scholarship is a dollar you don't have to borrow and pay interest on. -- Work-study: Another option for online students may be work-study awards. Not all students enrolled in online programs are eligible, but students at some schools -- including, for example, SUNY Empire State College and Liberty University -- are. Work-study awards are not given upfront like scholarships and grants. In most cases, they are an offer to earn up to the awarded amount if you secure an eligible work-study job. While there is a misconception that all work-study jobs must be on campus, students can work for off-campus, nonprofit or public employers as long as the work is in the public's interest. You may be able to work for a for-profit employer if the job is relevant to your course of study. No matter who the outside employer is, it will need to have an established agreement with your college for you to receive work-study funds. Remember, to be eligible for federal financial aid, you must be enrolled and pursuing a degree or certificate. If you're not working toward a credential, Pell Grants and work-study won't be option, but you may still be able to take advantage of private scholarships -- just be sure to read the eligibility criteria carefully. [Explore what to know about financial aid in online programs.]-- Pay as you go: One of the great benefits to enrolling online is the flexible schedule, which can allow you to complete your college coursework around your responsibilities. But prospective students often overlook using their part- or full-time job earnings as an option for paying for college. Almost 80 percent of college students in 2015 worked at least part time while attending classes, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. By budgeting and thinking strategically about your college costs, you can likely reduce your dependence on student loans by paying a portion out of pocket. Many -- but not all -- online programs are less expensive than traditional programs and often have shorter payment periods. Six, eight or 10 weeks are common course durations. Because of the frequency of payments in an online setting, you may be well-placed to pay as you go and possibly avoid borrowing altogether. Attending college online and avoiding student loans may be challenging, but if you are willing to put in the effort, you can limit the amount you need to borrow. More from U.S. News Q&A: Understanding Student Loan Discharge Eligibility Student Loan Refinancing Isn't Right for All Borrowers
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