Public Service Loan Forgiveness? Yes please!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

The Department of Education has recently made improvements to the PSLF process. While the requirements remain the same, they are more clear, and there's a variety of new documentation to help get you through the application process.

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?

Freshmen: How to Get Your Stafford Loans

Thursday, March 17, 2011

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While high school seniors are receiving their acceptance letters and financial aid award packages, they might be exploring the differences between the loans they are eligible for and wondering how to actually acquire these loans. Many students are lucky enough to qualify for Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, which have a lower interest rate than subsidized ones

Stafford Loan Interest Rates Lowered

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

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As I'm sure many of our readers out there know, the interest rate for subsidized undergraduate Stafford Loans was lowered last year from 5.6% to 4.5% which was a major step forward for federal loans. Well, the interest rate has dropped again!

How to Avoid Student Loan Defualt

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

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Navigating student loan payments can seem daunting. Before you know it, you've graduated and need to start making payments. So what happens if you are unable to make your monthly payments?

1040 Form – How to File your FAFSA before your Federal Tax Return

Thursday, December 9, 2010

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Did you know you are not required to complete your IRS federal tax return before filing your FAFSA? It is a common misnomer that it is required when it is simply encouraged

FAFSA Tip: Eligibility for Independent Student Status

Friday, October 8, 2010

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I have received some inquiries about my previous blog: 5 Bizarre things you did not know about the FAFSA.

What the FAFSA? Words of Wisdom about the Financial Aid Form

Monday, September 13, 2010

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Although it's best to file the FAFSA early next year, students can start gathering the important financial information now and knock off some of the keys steps of the financial aid application process.