An expert from Kaplan was featured on the Today show discussing various ways to prepare for college costs. He highlighted some issues that we have discussed in previous “news” articles on FinancialAidFinder. This is a very tumultuous time for financial aid as budget cuts have reduced federal aid by $41 billion dollars while the cost [...]
March 26, 2006 What will they think of next? Now there is a way to guarantee a college education. The policy uses the same tried and true concept of establishing an estate or insurance policy. The financial product is designed for kids five and under and like insurance policies varies in price on the age [...]
March 18, 2006 The University of Alaska is offering tuition breaks for out-of-state students for their 2006 Summer Session. The term last from May-August and offers more than 300 classes. Discount’s are in the range of $1,200! The other bonus is that classes are held in areas off the beaten path such as the Katmai [...]
There has been a lot of much needed attention given to “debt” these past few months. No doubt Oprah and her “debt diet” has sparked much of the spotlight but it is an especially important concept for prospective college students to grasp. There was a recent article on Yahoo News entitled “The Debt-for-Diploma Crunch” that [...]
A recent study conducted by an affiliate of the Pew Hispanic Center, showed that Latino students receive the least amount of federal aid among racial/ethnic groups. Latino students are often skeptical of the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) when it comes to answering questions about their legal status and that of their parents. [...]
Februrary 20, 2006 The first thing to remember is that you are not alone. Students have been dealing with this reality for a long time. Do not assume that you won’t qualify for aid since your parents earn over the eligibility mark. Always fill out the FAFSA no matter what. You may qualify for a [...]
February 18, 2006 A common question students have is how they can manage their debt and their financial aid. Unfortunately when you fill out the FAFSA form there is no place to put down the amount of debt you owe. The form basically wants to know about your income, your family’s income and assets. Non-traditional [...]
February 13, 2006 Many gay students in the past have tried to downplay their sexual orientation when trying to earn scholarships or grants. Today the number of scholarships for gay students are on the rise. Organizations such as the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association offers various student awards and scholarships for aspiring gay and [...]
