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Free College For Everyone?

For many years in the times of our grandparents and great-grandparents, school wasn’t a necessity. Children barely finished middle school and few went on to high school unless their families were wealthy. By the time our parents came along it was more common to graduate high school but still not everyone did it. There were plenty of factory jobs around the country and recent graduates or even near graduates could easily get a job working those factory lines. Those jobs paid well and they required very little education which was definitely a benefit for our parents’ generation. […]

By Sam R|January 20th, 2015|Federal Loans|Comments Off

Who can get a PELL Grant?

The Pell Grant is a highly sought-after form of financial aid for one simple reason: it doesn't need to be repaid. The Pell Grant can be seen as a form of scholarship that pays off a portion of the tuition. A misconception about financial aid is that most aid comes in the form of loans that need to be repaid. While many financial aid programs are interest-bearing loans, there are also a wide variety of gift-grants available as well. […]

By admin|February 7th, 2013|Types of Loans|0 Comments

4 Smart Steps To Take Before Attending School

1) Take the FAFSA. One of the first steps you should do when considering attending college is to take the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be found online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. You can also speak with the financial advisors at whichever financial institution you‘re interested in attending and they can help you [...]

By admin|February 5th, 2013|Applying for Loans|0 Comments

Receive an Award Letter

Financing higher education can be a challenge these days. Fortunately, various federal aid programs for grants, loans and work-study are available for students through the Free Application of Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The application process may seem intimidating at first, but there are countless resources online and in financial aid offices to help students apply for the best possible assistance. […]

By admin|January 31st, 2013|Applying for Loans|0 Comments

List Of School Grants By State

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Washington District of Columbia Delaware Fllorida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky [...]

By admin|January 22nd, 2013|Grants|0 Comments

Government Pays Your Education

The US government is prepared to support the educational goals of veterans seeking higher education. A wide variety of programs offer partial-to-full financial aid for advanced degrees. You may find yourself eligible for more than one type of education benefit, allowing you to choose the one that suits you best. […]

By admin|January 10th, 2013|Military Aid|1 Comment

Who can get an FSEOG Grant?

The requirements for a FSEOG Grant are similar to other types of financial aid – you must demonstrate financial need based on income, expenses, and the cost of tuition. In addition, a student must have a high school diploma and be working on a Bachelor’s degree. The degree must be attained in a standard four year period. […]

By admin|January 3rd, 2013|Types of Loans|0 Comments

PELL Grant (Ineligibility)

Pell Grants are only available to students who present the greatest financial need. If a financial situation changes in the middle of the school year, this can also affect eligibility. Your eligibility can also change if you provided inaccurate information about your circumstances. It is best to be upfront about your financial situation. […]

By admin|December 6th, 2012|Types of Loans|0 Comments

Grad School Funding

Graduate and professional students often graduate with far more debt than undergraduate students. However, there are a variety of financial aid options to help fund your advanced degree. The specifics vary according to the type of degree you are seeking. The two main options are student loans (which must be repaid, with interest) and scholarships. With borrowed money, maximum interest rates are regulated for all federally-guaranteed loans. Many lenders choose to lower the interest rates to attract borrowers, and federal education loans tend to offer lower interest rates and more flexible payback plans than regular consumer loans. […]

By admin|November 29th, 2012|Applying for Loans|0 Comments

Federal Student Loans

The cost of tuition today is steadily increasing, and with more students going to school, scholarships and grants can be hard to come by. Federal student loans are a good alternative to private student loans and can take much of the stress out of paying for college. What are federal student loans? Federal student loans are awarded to students by the Department of Education. There are a few different types of federal loans, so when looking for financing options, look at all the different kinds of loans available to you. […]

By admin|October 11th, 2012|Types of Loans|0 Comments

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