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Maryland routs Indiana 37-15 in Big Ten opener

By WTOP Staff

MICHAEL MAROT
AP Sports Writer

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — Maryland’s C.J. Brown ran for one touchdown and threw for another Saturday, and backup Caleb Rowe threw two more TD passes in the second half to lead the Terrapins past Indiana 37-15.

The Terrapins (4-1, 1-0 Big Ten) have won two straight overall and five in a row on the road – – including their inaugural Big Ten game.

Indiana (2-2, 0-1) was chasing its second straight conference-opening win — something the Hoosiers haven’t achieved since 1990-91.

Brown finished 10 of 15 for 163 yards but did not play in the second half after appearing to injure his left wrist. His 5-yard TD run broke a 3-3 tie and his 29-yard TD pass to Stefon Diggs gave the Terrapins a 17-6 lead midway through the second quarter.

Rowe sealed it with a 36-yard TD pass to Brandon Ross midway through the third quarter.

It wasn’t just the quarterbacks who came up big for the Terrapins.

The struggling defense played its best game of the season, too, despite being without three starters.

Maryland, a founding member of the ACC, limited the nation’s leading rusher Tevin Coleman to 22 carries for 122 yards, more than 75 yards below his average, and nearly kept the usually high-scoring Hoosiers out of the end zone. The secondary didn’t let Indiana’s receivers get free, and Nate Sudfeld struggled, going just 14 of 37 for 126 yards with one interception a week after leading the Hoosiers past then-No. 18 Missouri.

The concern for the Terrapins is Brown’s status.

After getting injured with a little less than 3 minutes left in the first half, Brown attempted to shake off the injury before calling timeout with 2:17 to go. He threw an incomplete pass on the ensuing play, did not return to the game and spent the second half on the sideline with his lower left arm wrapped.

Team officials did not have an immediate update on the injury.

But even Brown’s absence couldn’t derail Maryland’s party.

It opened the game with a 48-yard field goal from Brad Craddock, and after Indiana’s Griffin Oakes tied the score with his first college field goal, Brown went back to work — scoring on the short run and throwing the TD pass to make it 17-6.

The Terrapins settled for a 30-yard field goal after Brown’s injury, and Oakes closed the half by breaking the Hoosiers’ school record with a 58-yard field goal to make it 20-9.

Rowe sealed the win with a 36-yard TD pass to Brandon Ross in the third quarter and a 30-yard TD pass to Juwann Winfree early in the fourth.

Indiana finally scored on Coleman’s 4- yard TD run, extending his streak of consecutive games with a touchdown to 13 and breaking Anthony Thompson’s school record (12) set in 1988-89.

Diggs had six catches for 112 yards, and Deon Long had 10 catches for 108 yards for Maryland.

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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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