With the cost of tuition rising and the economy seizing up, it would seem that most students are going to need some form of student loan to pay for college. But according to a Monday report released by the Institute for Higher Education Policy, there are a growing number of students who forgo borrowing -- despite needing it and being qualified for aid. According to the … [Read more...] about How Not Taking Out Student Loans Can Derail Your College Education
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Student Loan Industry May Get Influx of Funds From Federal Government
November 13, 2008 by Mara Strom Treasury Secretary Paulson spoke yesterday morning at a press conference about the status of the $700 billion federal bailout of the banking industry. Paulson said that while the original plan was to focus on the failing mortgage industry, the Treasury Department will now be expanding the scope of Troubled Asset Relief Program (or TARP) to … [Read more...] about Student Loan Industry May Get Influx of Funds From Federal Government
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
Tufts University Announces Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants
April 24, 2008 by Mara Strom Don't you just love it when your alma mater does something newsworthy that makes you truly proud to say you went to school there? Well, that's what happened to me yesterday, when I learned some great news about Tufts University! My alma mater recently unveiled its plans to be the first university in America to help encourage students to work … [Read more...] about Tufts University Announces Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants
Ivy League Offering Free Ride for Middle Income Students
America’s Top Colleges Are More Popular Than Ever April 7, 2008 It’s April, which means that if you were one of the hundred thousand high school seniors shooting for an Ivy League education, you already know your fate. Hopefully you’ve spent the past few days celebrating that golden acceptance letter. But if you’ve been consoling yourself instead, perhaps this will … [Read more...] about Ivy League Offering Free Ride for Middle Income Students