Tuesday Observation
I’ve heard from hundreds of malcontent students about the bailout packages the government has been handing out like beads at Mardi Gras this year. It’s not that they disagree with the plans necessarily, but rather, are asking where’s mine? I even blogged about the cash for clunkers plan last month and how those funds [...]
We all know that college is undoubtedly expensive. It is one of the biggest financial investments a person makes in his or her lifetime. I’ve been out of college for a little over a year now and know that paying for college will be on my mind every month until my student loans are paid [...]
Did you know that you do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify for a work study at school? Both federal and non-federal work-study programs exist.
Federal work-study programs are based on demonstrated financial need. An individual must meet certain eligibility requirements and complete a FAFSA. On your FAFSA you will [...]
What do you like most about the Stafford loan? Is it the low fixed interest rate? Is it the fact you don’t have to begin repayment until you are out of school? How about the fact you don’t need a co-signer at a time when everyone is required to have a co-signer on [...]
Federal consolidation is kinda like that craz-e-burger which consists of a pound of beef, layers of bacon, globs of cheese, and is sandwiched between a grilled and glazed donut instead of a bun. It may seem like a good idea now, but those 1,500 calories of sugar and saturated fat will make you [...]
Did you realize that when you withdraw from a class it may hurts your federal aid? Isn’t that ridiculous? At least I think so. As it is you are already out the money for the class, but you may get hit with a double whammy.
Growing numbers of students are graduating from public high schools in New York City, but the percentage of those who are considered “college ready” remains relatively low.
Experiment with having tax preparers complete federal financial-aid application found to boost low- and moderate-income students’ chances of enrolling in higher education.
Louisiana’s superintendent of education says the way the state hammers out its new “career diploma” will determine whether it lands up to $200 million in ‘Race to the Top’ money.