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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.

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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.

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Is private student loan forgiveness available?

Monday, September 13, 2010

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At this time, there are no private student loan forgiveness programs available.

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Crash Course in Financial Aid for a Newbie

Tuesday, August 31, 2010

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Incoming student seeks resources to go from financial aid newbie to guru in one month. See what she finds...

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Should I Repay my Stafford Loans Early?

Friday, August 6, 2010

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For many recent graduates, the grace period before they must begin repaying their Stafford Loans won’t come to a close until the fall, most likely in November. But for the lucky few who have already secured a job and an income, there might be a temptation to start repayment a few months early

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Should I Repay my Stafford Loans Early?

Friday, August 6, 2010

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For many recent graduates, the grace period before they must begin repaying their Stafford Loans won’t come to a close until the fall, most likely in November. But for the lucky few who have already secured a job and an income, there might be a temptation to start repayment a few months early.

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A Handy Dandy Federal Direct Loans Guide!

Friday, July 23, 2010

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Hi readers! If you’re confused by the federal Direct Loans switchover currently in progress, you’ll be happy to know that we’ve put together a guide to the steps required to apply for and receive federal direct loans.

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Just one week until Student Aid Reform kicks in!

Thursday, June 24, 2010

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We’re now just one week away until the student reform changes officially start going into effect.

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Were your Stafford loans enough?

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

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Seeing as it is the end of June, most of you have received your financial aid award letters and know what your federal loans look like for the upcoming academic year. So, did you receive enough money in Stafford loans? Keep in mind that there are annual limits for each category (subsidized and unsubsidized) and you

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Get Info on your Federal Loans Online

Friday, June 18, 2010

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Can't remember how much of your graduate school tuition will be covered by a Stafford Loan?

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