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OSHA Card in the USA: 10 or 30 Hour Course, How to Obtain It and Where It Is Required
The OSHA card is proof of completion of a voluntary safety training course (10 or 30 hours) that does not expire federally but is required in states like Nevada, NYC (SST card), New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts for public construction projects; learn how to choose a course, where to do it legally, and how to avoid scams.
FAFSA 2027–28: how to apply, Pell Grant, federal loans, and parent without SSN
FAFSA 2027–28 will be available starting September 23, 2026, detailing eligibility for federal aid, Pell Grant amounts, loan limits effective July 1, 2026, and application procedures for parents without an SSN or with an ITIN.
How College Works in the USA – Community College vs 4-Year, Public vs Private, Costs
American college is not 'studies' like in Poland – it is a 4-year undergraduate program culminating in a Bachelor's degree, separate from graduate school (Master's, PhD).
School Bus in the USA – How the Yellow Bus Works, Zoning, Safety, Law
The yellow school bus is an iconic element of American schooling – free public transportation for most public school students, with eligibility criteria varying by state based on distance from school.
Back-to-School Supplies in the USA – free lunches, P-EBT, Title I assistance
The typical cost of back-to-school supplies in the USA ranges from $200 to $600 annually (including supplies, backpack, clothing, and shoes), with low-income families eligible for various assistance programs such as the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and Title I funding.
Enrolling a Child in Preschool in the USA – Pre-K vs Preschool, Public vs Private
The American preschool system is divided into: preschool (paid private for ages 2-5, typically $800-$2,000/month), public Pre-K (free for ages 3-4 in many states: NYC 3-K and Pre-K for All, NJ Abbott districts, GA Pre-K, FL VPK, OK, VT, DC), and kindergarten (ages 5-6, part of public school, free and mandatory in most states).
Polish Saturday Schools in the USA: How to Find a School and Enroll Your Child
This article explains what Polish Saturday schools in the USA are, the schools operated by the Polish government (ORPEG at the diplomatic missions in Chicago, New York, and Washington, and the free online school named after KEN), how to find a school in your area, what to ask during enrollment, and how a child's return to school in Poland works.
How to Enroll a Child in School in the USA – Step by Step
Enrolling a child in a public school in the USA: documents, school district, ESL classes, Catholic schools, Polish Saturday schools.