September 15, 2008 by Mara Strom The news has been doom and gloom all year for would-be student borrowers. From private loan companies folding to their insurers going under, it seemed that finding an affordable student loan for the '08-09 school year was going to be impossible. Well, lo and behold, according to recent articles in the Wall Street Journal, Chicago's … [Read more...] about Good News for Student Borrowers: Loan Crisis Averted
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Top 7 Financial Aid Mistakes Students Make
Most of the time I come here and talk about what you should do to get financial aid…Gentle reminders about filing before the FAFSA deadline, applying for as many scholarships as you can, and picking the right student loan to cover the gap. Well, today, I'm going to be a little more ruthless. I'm going to tell you what NOT to do -- under any circumstances -- if you want … [Read more...] about Top 7 Financial Aid Mistakes Students Make