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Kaaya throws 2 TDs, Miami tops Duke, 22-10

By WTOP Staff

TIM REYNOLDS
AP Sports Writer

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Duke Johnson rushed for 155 yards and a touchdown, Brad Kaaya threw for two more scores including a fourth-down connection during a rainstorm, and Miami defeated Duke 22-10 on Saturday night.

Johnson became the third Miami player to reach 4,000 all-purpose yards, plus passed Graig Cooper for the No. 5 spot on the Hurricanes’ all-time rushing list. Kaaya completed 20 of 34 passes for 223 yards, and Miami (3-2, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) won for the 11th time in its last 12 home games.

Shaquille Powell ran for 58 yards and a touchdown for Duke (4-1, 0-1). The Blue Devils saw their school-record-tying 12-game regular season winning streak snapped, and quarterback Anthony Boone lost for the first time in 15 career starts outside of postseason play.

Herb Waters and Joe Yearby caught touchdown passes for Miami.

The Hurricanes’ defense — shredded by Duke last year, and shredded by Nebraska last week — set the tone early, holding the Blue Devils to 17 yards in the first quarter and thwarting them just about all night long.

Since the start of last season, Duke averaged 441 yards and 35 points per game. The Hurricanes held the Blue Devils to 264 yards, held them 17 times in 19 chances on third- and fourth-downs and became the second program — Florida State being the other — to keep Duke to 10 points or less in its last 36 games.

Boone completed 22 of 51 passes for 179 yards, with two interceptions.

Strong rain started to fall in the third quarter, so much that it was tough to see from one side of the field to the other — and tougher still for some to corral a wet football. A third-down pass from Kaaya skipped off the hands of tight end Clive Walford and deflected again off Duke safety Deondre Singleton — who nearly had an interception.

Miami took advantage of the second chance. Electing to keep the offense on the field instead of trying a long field goal in the rain, Miami gave Kaaya a shot at the end zone on fourth down, and he delivered — with Waters getting a foot down while hauling in a 28-yard catch for a score, and the Hurricanes had a 16-7 lead.

Duke got a 33-yard field goal from Ross Martin to get within 16-10. And despite being dominated by more than 2-to-1 margin in yards through three quarters, Duke still had a chance at the lead entering the final 15 minutes.

But on 3rd-and-7 from the Miami 45, a shotgun snap got away from Boone — a problem all night for Duke — and the drive stalled with a punt. Ladarius Gunter intercepted a pass by Boone on the next Duke possession, setting up a drive that was culminated by Kaaya’s second touchdown pass of the night.

The true freshman needed less than 90 seconds to move Miami 66 yards in four plays, the last of those being the strike that found Yearby in stride down the right sideline for a 47-yard score and a 22-10 lead.

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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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