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Choosing a major - Part 1, Interests and Skills

On my last post I shared advice about choosing a college . This week I thought it would be good if we talked about choosing a major. Before we go any further I’ll openly admit that once again I am not the shinning example. I chose Fine Arts as my...

Posted to True Education by David on Wed, Jul 16 2008

Filed under: schools, students, life

Choosing a college

One of the biggest decisions you will make is choosing a college to attend. For me it was a no brainer. Eastern Michigan did a slide presentation at our middle school and made a lasting impression. And I decided to pursue my second degree from The Art...

Posted to True Education by David on Wed, Jun 25 2008

Filed under: accreditation, majors, college, employement, job placement, housing

Students loan interest rate change

No that is not a typo. Student loan interest rates are scheduled to change come July 1st, 2008. The Department of Education announced the following interest rate changes: Fixed Federal loan interest rates for loans disbursed on or after July 1, 2008:...

Posted to True Education by David on Fri, May 30 2008

Filed under: student loan consolidation, student loan interest rates

Allie's first campus Visit--- Allie's impressions

So I visited some colleges since my last blog. One college was in a small town, very small. It was a very pretty campus with a very homey feel and I would definitely fit in. The graduation rate is one of the top in the country. It is tough to get in,...

Posted to Allie's Search by Denise on Tue, May 27 2008

Campus Visit-- number one-- Pharmacy school

Allison and I did a one day group visit to a private school about 90 minutes from our house. It is a great school and we were with other families with Juniors in High School checking out the Pharmacy program. There were over 125 families from...

Posted to Allie's Search by Denise on Wed, May 21 2008

Higher Ed Headlines - 5/21/08

Its hard (for one person) to keep up on all the latest news in Higher Education . So I'll do my best to provide headlines and articles that hopefully inform and engage. Enjoy! Lenders and Department of Education work to resolve possible student loan...

Posted to True Education by David on Wed, May 21 2008

Filed under: higher education, student debt, Adult Students

Default on your student loan and deal with this guy!

One of my new favorite movies is No Country for Old Men . The best character in the film, and certainly the most memorable, is the hired assassin Anton Chigurh. He's a cold blooded killing machine with no remorse. Calculating, precise and exact Anton...

Posted to True Education by David on Tue, May 20 2008

Filed under: student loans, credit, debt, deafult

Breaking down the student loan – Some things to think about

This is the first article in a series aimed at breaking down and demystifying the topics/issues that arise when it comes to student loans and financial aid. It is my hope that these articles will be a helpful resource for your student financial aid decisions...

Posted to True Education by David on Mon, May 19 2008

Filed under: financial aid, student loans, loan forgiveness, students, parents, education, loans, bankruptcy, Perkins, Stafford Loan, Alternative Loan, Private Loan, customers, Master Promissory Note, credit score, credit, Plus Loan, MPN

Cheap things to do on a college budget

Well its Friday and I was planning to post some heavy content today, however; my current brain capacity will not allow such an endeavor. I am ready for the weekend. Thinking back, campus life on the weekends was great. I don't ever remember money...

Posted to True Education by David on Fri, May 16 2008

Filed under: campus organizations, college budget, budget, campus life, volunteer, fundraiser's

Students asked to graduate in four years

It appears the faster you graduate the better. Here is another great article that talks about how schools are urging their students to graduate in four years. Right now the norm for students to earn a degree is five to six. These "extended plans"...

Posted to True Education by David on Tue, May 13 2008

Filed under: schools, college students, students, graduation rates, loans

Both schools and students like to spend money

While I attended college it was announced that tuition would increase because our school needed a new basketball arena. Shortly after this announcement we were informed that construction of the new basketball stadium had already commenced and students...

Posted to True Education by David on Tue, May 13 2008

Filed under: students, money management, graduation rates, tuition

Poker declared as a major (issue) on campus

Since I'm in Las Vegas I thought it would be fitting to tie in the game that has made this town famous. I used to love playing poker and was obsessed with learning anything I could about it. For me it was never about gambling. I loved the game and...

Posted to True Education by David on Thu, May 8 2008

Filed under: student loans, Rebate, college students, students, education, real world, life, poker, gambling, money management, math

I'll get an Economic Stimulus Payment right?

Probably not! If you are a college student and your parent's claimed you as a dependent on their 2007 taxes then no money for you! But don't feel bad most students won't get a rebate. I mean its not like you need it or anything!! It is difficult...

Posted to True Education by David on Tue, May 6 2008

Filed under: Rebate, Economic Stimulus Payment, Apartment, college students, students, parents, text books, Rent

Is your school in need of a drug bust?

So I am walking through our office building and I see on a television the news of what happened at San Diego University . What is going on? Yes there were drugs when I went to school but I could never imagine something like this. It is difficult to believe...

Posted to True Education by David on Tue, May 6 2008

Filed under: drugs, RA

Forgive Me... Please!!

"But they said I wouldn't have to pay it back. They would forgive the loan...." I can't tell you how many times I'd hear borrowers speak those words on the phone. You couldn't help but feel bad for someone who thought their student...

Posted to True Education by David on Wed, Apr 30 2008

Filed under: student loans, department of education, loan forgiveness

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