A number of important changes are looming for federal student aid, which may save you some serious cash. Here's a quick look at the most significant developments: Interest rates on subsidized Stafford loans are dropping -- This year, they will go from a 6% to 5.6% (fixed). Under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of '07, the rate will continue to drop until … [Read more...] about Student Loan Interest Rates Set to Fall; Pell Grant to Increase