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Selective Service and Financial Aid

Monday, April 11, 2011

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Guys, I'm sure most of you are well aware of the option to register for Selective Service once you turn 18; but did you know that it could have severe financial repercussions if you don't?

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Most popular student loans for college

Thursday, January 27, 2011

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Not everyone is aware of all the loan options available to pay for college. For an overview of federal and private sources of credit used to pay for college, view these links! Here are just a few options to consider...

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Financial Aid Terms: Definition of “Full-Time” in Graduate School

Monday, December 20, 2010

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A number of loan contracts and details differ based on the enrollment status of the student. Unfortunately, each college and educational institution may define the terms of enrollment differently.

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Why Pick a Graduate PLUS Loan?

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

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As a graduate student, the pressure is higher than ever and of course, your classes are likely more expensive than your undergraduate career. The majority of loan products available to you are graduate Stafford loans, graduate PLUS loans and private student loans. Getting back to the primary question, why pick a graduate PLUS loan

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Supplemental Student Loans for College

Thursday, September 16, 2010

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A supplemental loan is different from federal loans because it has a variable interest rate, usually based on the LIBOR index or Prime Interest Rate.

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From Our Forums: Am I dependent or independent?

Thursday, August 19, 2010

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Ah yes, the ever nagging question of dependency status on the FAFSA. We know it well.

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From Our Forums: GradPLUS or a Private Student Loan?

Thursday, August 12, 2010

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On Tuesday, one of our financial aid forum users, Scarab790, asked this question: I am starting grad school next week and my cost of attendance is $74,347 with a grant of $10,000. With no personal funds to reduce the cost, I have the option of taking a federal grad stafford loan, grad plus loan or a

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A New Lender has Entered the Ring!

Friday, July 9, 2010

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Super Street Fighter jokes aside, we are pleased to announce that PNC Bank has been added to our comprensive lender comparison tool on PrivateStudentLoans.com. As always, if you have questions, comments or concerns about any content on our websites, please leave a comment in our financial aid forum and we will work to resolve them asap! Compare

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How long does it take to get a graduate degree?

Thursday, June 24, 2010

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The most predominant hang-ups for young professionals concerning going to graduate school are time and money. How much will graduate school cost? And how long will it take?

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Need Loans for Summer Grad School?

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

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Many students choose to use the summer break wisely as a vehicle to get extra classes done and accelerate their degree program.

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