23rd July 2007
In many ways, this guide could be summarized in two lines:
- Scholarships which ask you to pay money are likely scams.
- Scholarship opportunities sent to you unsolicited are likely scams.
No matter how good the stationery is, or how convincing the c...
23rd July 2007
Financial aid is a complicated process that requires many steps. This month-by-month calendar should provide you with enough information to easily navigate through the student loan application process.
January
Beginning on January 1, file your FAFSA...
24th May 2007
Commercial financial aid advice services can cost well over $1,000. You might have heard or seen these claims at seminars, through a telemarketer's phone call, or online:
- "You can't get this information anywhere else." If you are patient and organize...
24th May 2007
There's been a tremendous amount of news about the student loan and financial aid industry lately. Those who follow the industry know that New York State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has been pressing settlements or lawsuits to both lenders and colleges,...
18th April 2007
Students and families are often confused with the variety of options available when it comes to financing a college education. There are a myriad of options, from college scholarships and grants to federal and private student loans.
As part of the High...
18th April 2007
Federal student loan consolidation is a re-financing program that allows you to combine all of your existing federal student loans into one new single loan. There are no application fees, credit checks, or cosigners required for student loan consolidation...
18th April 2007
For many career paths, attending graduate school is a necessary next step. Doctors, lawyers, psychologists, librarians and teachers all require an advanced degree. Additionally, many choose to re-enter the world of academia after some years in the worki...
18th April 2007
As you consider how to pay for college, the very first place to start is with college grants and scholarships. Unlike student loans, grants and scholarships generally do not have to be repaid. There are billions of dollars of grants and scholarships av...
18th April 2007
Award Letter: A notice from a financial aid office to a student that specifies the financial aid programs and dollar amounts that the student has been granted.
Consolidation: This process takes your existing student loans and combines them into one ...
18th April 2007
Are you beginning the process of figuring out how you're going to pay for college? Financial aid is great - it'll help you achieve your education dreams, but it's a complex process with a growing variety of student loan options from which to choose. Ass...
18th April 2007
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or the FAFSA, is one of the most misunderstood and important forms you'll ever file when it comes to paying for college. For a step-by-step guide, you can visit www.FAFSAOnline.com.
Here are the top 5 t...
18th April 2007
Continuing education is sought after by a number of people. Generally speaking, continuing education programs can be divided into two classes. The first is general adult education, including courses taught beyond regular postsecondary education like an...
