Machine Heads / Tuning Pegs - Used for tuning individual strings up or down in pitch.

Nut - Used to anchor strings over frets.

Strings - From left to right, or lowest to highest pitch. Low E-A-D-G-B-High E

Frets - Used to create notes by pressing strings down on them.

Pickups - Similar to microphones, they send sound from strings to amplifier.

Bridge - Like nut, bridge anchors strings over frets. Note: The bridge on this guitar is a tremolo bridge, making tuning a little more difficult to achieve and maintain.

Money for College – where is it and how do I get it?

Money for College – where is it and how do I get it? College is expensive – but money is available to help you pay way! By doing a little research and filling out a few forms, you can find money through scholarships, grants, loans, and tuition assistance such as work study. Scholarships There are more than one million scholarships available each year to reward students who have distinguished themselves academically, athletically, musically, or in some other way. Scholarships pay for some or all of a student's college costs through cash or tuition reimbursements. The primary government counterpart for scholarships is Reserve Officers' Training Corp (ROTC) program. Through ROTC, military branches offer full scholarships to students who agree to serve in military for a certain number of years after graduation. Religious groups, professional associations, and civic organizations are other sources of scholarships. Grants Grants are financial aid awards that do not need to be repaid. There are Federal, state, and private grants available. Federal: There are two main types of Federal grants: -The Pell Grant is largest federal grant program. It provides up to $3000 per year based on financial need -The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant provides from $100-$4,000 per year, depending on when you apply, your level of need, funding level of school you're attending, and policies of Financial Aid Office where you attend school Special grant programs through National Health Services Corps and Armed Forces are available for students entering health and medical field.

State: All states provide some type of grant, scholarship, or tuition assistance programs. Your state's higher education agency can give you information about state grants, including State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. This program is funded jointly by individual states and U.S. Department of Education. Private: Many private grants are available. Your university may offer institutional grants from its own resources. Loans Once you have exhausted all scholarships and grants available to you, it is time to look at loans. Federal loans are largest source of financial aid available. Check information below for information about major types of Federal loans: A Perkins Loan is need-based and you must be at least half-time student. The interest rate is fixed at 5 percent and you can borrow up to $3,000 A Subsidized Stafford Loan is need-based and you must be at least half-time student. The interest rate is variable with 8.25% cap. You can borrow up to $2,625 year 1, up to $3,500 year 2, and $5,500 for years 3-5