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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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.
For some detailed information on Bad [...]
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 [...]
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.
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.
Experiment with having tax preparers complete federal financial-aid application found to boost low- and moderate-income students’ chances of enrolling in higher education.