Dept. of Education websites down for scheduled maintenance

14. November 2011

Starting Saturday, November 19th, 2011 some of the major loan servicing websites of the Department of Education will be down for site maintenance and upgrade purposes.

Your college funding roadmap

10. November 2011

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Keeping track of state, federal, and private deadlines is tough enough, forget all of the other research that goes into funding your education. To help you navigate the process, we've compiled a financial aid roadmap.

Financial Aid Basics

9. November 2011

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For more information on the different types of financial aid and for a helpful financial aid calendar, check out our Financial Aid 101 eBook.

Student Aid Reports get an overhaul

31. October 2011

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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is attempting to standardize SARs across institutions through their "Know Before You Owe" initiative.

5 Steps for transferring financial aid

27. October 2011

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Transferring schools can be a confusing process for many students. Keeping track of credits and financial aid is a daunting task, but that's why we're here! We'll let you know the ins and outs of transferring financial aid from one school to the other, letting you focus on keeping those grades up!

Obama’s Plan for Student Loan Debt

26. October 2011

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Today, President Obama will speak in Denver, presenting his plan for managing student loan debt in the US.

Homeward Bound: More Students Heading Home After Graduation

21. October 2011

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If you're like many recent college students, you might have to adjust your post-grad expectations.

Changes to the Direct Loan Website

13. October 2011

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The Department of Education's Direct Loan Servicing Center is in the process of changing their website. Students can now access their direct loan information at www.myedaccount.com.