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Financial Aid for Female Students

By admin|2013-11-26T04:30:35-05:00February 13th, 2014|Refinance|

Certain scholarships are set aside especially for female students. Researching what is available and following up on every possibility of financial aid is worthwhile. The less debt you carry as a student, the easier your academic career will be. You will be less stressed and more able to focus on your studies knowing that you will have less student loan debt to deal with when you get out of school. It is also encouraging and inciting to know that there are people who want you to succeed; people who are putting dollars behind the desire to help you achieve your goals. […]

Student Loan News – February 07, 2014

By Tuhin Jubayed|2014-02-06T13:01:51-05:00February 7th, 2014|Weekly Resources|

Here are the best articles from around the web this week talking about student loans… For the week ending Friday February 07, 2014 Student Loan News: 1. Student loan refinancing bill draws packed hearing, questions about its effectiveness: A Democratic bill to help ease the budget crunch for three-quarters of a million student loan borrowers drew a packed house at a Wednesday legislative hearing, with a doctor and aspiring lawyer speaking in favor and some industry professionals saying the bill needs changes to reach its intended goals. […]

Financial Aid for Students with Learning Disabilities

By admin|2013-11-26T04:37:48-05:00February 6th, 2014|Uncategorized|

Students who have learning disabilities are perfectly capable of learning, they just learn in different ways, and this often takes them longer. In the years from Kindergarten to Grade 12, there is more time allowed to them and often more support given. Once students reach the post-secondary level, things change. They are expected to keep up and are not validated for the extra work they have to do just to stay level. The work of college begins before college begins. Even before you have graduated from high-school, you begin planning your college career. Once you choose a school and get accepted, you still have to figure out how to pay the expenses. College is rewarding, but not cheap. Now you are no longer applying to schools; now you are applying for financial aid. […]

Student Loan News – January 31, 2014

By Tuhin Jubayed|2014-01-30T12:00:57-05:00January 31st, 2014|Weekly Resources|

Here are the best articles from around the web this week talking about student loans… For the week ending Friday January 31, 2014 Student Loan News: 1. Why Banks Shouldn't Write off the Student Loan Market: As I read “Worrisome Spike in Student Loan Write-Offs” in the January 2, 2014 American Banker, I realized this data rich account told only part of the story. There is another dimension worth telling. […]

Financial Aid for Disabled Student

By admin|2013-11-26T04:40:37-05:00January 30th, 2014|Refinance|

Going to college is a rewarding experience. Often, the more rewarding an experience is, the more costly it is. The United States, though, is filled with opportunities. Scholarships and grants are available to make higher education more affordable and available to everyone, including those with disabilities. Scholarships and grants are allotments of money given out to help students pay for college and university. They do not need to be paid back, the way student loans do. Scholarships and grants are given out on the basis of a student’s achievements, background, interests, qualities, needs, etc. Individual states participate in particular scholarship programs, so these vary from state to state. You can get information about financial aid and other resources at your school’s financial aid office, or you can do research online if you are still deciding which school to attend. […]

Student Loan News – January 24, 2014

By Tuhin Jubayed|2014-01-23T13:04:38-05:00January 24th, 2014|Weekly Resources|

Here are the best articles from around the web this week talking about student loans… For the week ending Friday January 24, 2014 Student Loan News: 1. Borrowers begin to see refinance options for private student loans: Charter One has joined the few lenders offering refinancing for private student loans. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has been leaning on banks to make it easier for students to refinance private student loans, many of which came with low variable rates before a higher rate kicked in. […]

Extended Student Loan Repayment Plan

By admin|2013-05-19T12:13:59-05:00January 23rd, 2014|Pay Off Student Loans|

If you plan on entering a lower-paying field or have accumulated a significant amount of debt, you might consider using the extended repayment plan to pay back your federal student loans. This program is available for several types of Direct and Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program loans, including: […]

Student Loan News – January 17, 2014

By Tuhin Jubayed|2014-01-17T06:29:55-05:00January 17th, 2014|Weekly Resources|

Here are the best articles from around the web this week talking about student loans… For the week ending Friday January 17, 2014 Student Loan News: 1. Fed Student-Loan Focus Shows Recognition of Growth Risk: Tiffany Roberson works for the state of Texas as a parole officer, teaches part time and is living with her parents after finishing a master’s degree. She’s held off marrying her boyfriend of four years and starting a family because she owes more than $170,000 in federal and private student loans. […]

Income-Based Student Loan Repayment Plan

By admin|2013-05-19T11:37:41-05:00January 16th, 2014|Pay Off Student Loans|

If you find yourself in a difficult financial situation after school, the income-based repayment plan could offer you relief from higher monthly payments. This program is available for several types of Direct and Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) program loans, including: […]

7 Steps to Determine How Much You Should Borrow for College

By admin|2013-10-06T08:39:16-05:00January 14th, 2014|Uncategorized|

The value of a college degree continues to rise in today’s economy. Unfortunately, the cost of a college education continues to rise as well. Many students turn to student loans to cover the cost of their education. “Taking out a loan to pay for your education is an investment in yourself and your future,” says Suzanna de Baca, vice president of wealth strategies at Ameriprise Financial. “At the highest level, it's a very positive use of debt. But like any debt, you do want to make sure you are not taking out an excessive amount, and that you will have the ability to repay it.” […]

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