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How to Get Your Student Loans Forgiven
Imagine waking up tomorrow and discovering you don't need to pay back your federal Stafford, PLUS and Perkins loans. For many Americans, that dream is a reality, thanks to a number of programs that allow you to have some, if not all, of your loans forgiven.
Continue reading...Federal Perkins Loans, in Plain English
Monday, April 26, 2010
Fear not loyal readers, I did not forget the last piece of the federal financial aid puzzle: the Perkins loan.
Continue reading...Federal loan package not enough? What now?
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
If you have recently been disappointed with your financial aid award letter, you might be left wondering how you can cover some of the costs of tuition. What if the federal Stafford loan simply isn't enough
Continue reading...My parents make too much! How can I get a federal loan?
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
What to do when your parents' income makes you ineligible for a federal Stafford loan? Here are some other federal-based options.
Continue reading...The Pro and Con of Early Stafford Loan Repayment
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
You might considering early repayment of your Stafford loans.
Continue reading...Federal Aid for Students “Without Need”
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
In my experience as a former college student, and seeing the individual cases of friends and peers going through the financial aid process, I saw that in some cases, the FAFSA doesn’t always tell a clear picture of a student’s financial situation. Often, parents’ income will dilute the amount of aid that a student would
Continue reading...Life After Undergrad: Medical School Edition
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Medical school is grueling and demanding, and certainly not cheap. So how can you get student loans you need for the white coat and stethoscope - without breaking the bank? Here's how.
Continue reading...Borrowing Limits for Stafford Loans (2010-2011)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
One question we often receive is how much a student can take out per year in federal Stafford loans.
Continue reading...What happens to your federal loans in the summer?
Monday, March 8, 2010
One question we get a lot in our financial aid forums concerns Stafford loans and the summer. And really there are two possible answers.
Continue reading...Stafford Loan Interest is Tax Deductible
Friday, March 5, 2010
Did you know that the interest you pay on your Stafford loan may be tax deductible. The interest you pay on the Stafford loan money that you borrowed is tax deductible up to $2,500 per year.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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