Article provided by Donna Sotolongo, Psy. D It's just about that time of year again. For the new student heading off to college for the first time, or the returning Sophomore, Junior , or Senior , getting your finances in order is sometimes harder than the courses you'll be taking. As a freshman...
Federal Stafford Loans are affordable, low interest, government guaranteed loans designed for undergraduate and graduate students. Depending on your level of financial need, your school will advise you of your eligibility. Lets looks a little deeper into the Federal Stafford Loan to get a better idea...
Dilemma: Your favorite school is offering much less aid than your safety schools... You may find that the financial aid package you receive from your school of choice will not cover the cost of your education. Where do you go from here? It's important to make sure you're really comparing apples...
The following are a list of additional resources available- these links represent a great starting point for seeking further information on financial aid. FAFSA on the Web: www.fafsa.ed.gov Federal Student Aid Gateway: www.studentaid.ed.gov Student Aid on the Web Scholarship Wizard: http://studentaid2...
Managing Your Credit If you are a college student you are most likely being bombarded with credit card offers and applications abound! Having immediate purchasing power at your finger tips can be an exhilarating experience. But having credit can be a VERY sharp double edge sword and if you are not careful...
After all your hard work, you certainly don't want to miss out on the opportunity to obtain financial aid because of a missed deadline. Here are the deadline requirements you need to keep in mind: File On-Line and File On-Time! State Deadlines Alabama Check with your financial aid administrator Alaska...
Below are more tips to follow for streamlining your filing process: Start now - Fill out the FAFSA as soon as possible after January 1st. Federal, state, and institutional aid (the money from your college) is distributed on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to check the application deadlines...
While the process may look complicated, we want to make it easier for you. Here's how to get started: Before completing your FAFSA online, we recommend that you first complete the non-submittable Web Pre-Application Worksheet and/or the paper FAFSA form. As you fill out this document, you'll...
It's been validated by the U.S. Census Bureau that college graduates actually earn more during their lifetimes--as much as $1 million more--than students who don't go beyond high school. For the majority of college-bound students, federal aid is available. Filing the Free Application for Federal...
Repayment It’s never too early to catch a glimpse of what your “professional salary” is going to look like after you factor in paying your student loan debt. So, take the time to fill in a “best” and “worst” case scenario budget worksheet. The “best”...