Mascot-Name Law On Books in Wis.
A recently passed Wisconsin measure creating a pathway for those looking to challenge school mascots that may be racially offensive isn’t perfect, but it’s a start.
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Students and Higher Education Prepare for Direct Lending
An overshadowed provision of the health-care overhaul, which takes effect July 1, will improve access to loans and Pell Grants.
NCAA Moves to Bench Two Virtual Schools
The National Collegiate Athletic Association has a message for would-be college athletes hoping to use online courses to bolster their high school transcripts: Proceed with caution.
N.Y. Regents OK Plan for Preparing Teachers
The proposed reforms are based on the premise that the training, testing, and licensing of new teachers are not directly related to their ability to help students learn.
Project Offers Teacher Scholarships
Math and science teachers in Michigan will be eligible for stipends to pay for their master’s-degree training if they commit to working in high-need schools.
Find the Best Student Loans for College
The variety of student loans available to pay for college can often make the process of selecting one confusing. The best student loans often may not be as obvious as many suggest. Start by checking in with your financial aid office and finding out what they suggest – and which lenders are recommended.
Your next step [...]
Bad Credit Student Loans
We are often asked: What loans are available for students with bad credit?”. In short, your options are limited.
We would always recommend you work on building your credit. Visit www.studentplatinum.com to learn more about credit, how to build good credit and how to repair your credit if it goes south.
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How Does Academic Probation Affect My Federal Aid?
Academic probation may cost you your federal aid, or worse, your enrollment in that institution.
Satisfactory academic progress standards are set by the postsecondary school you are attending, which means no one size fits all solution exists. The formal academic probation process at Southern Cal may be entirely different from that of Florida State. Generally speaking, [...]