RSS

Tag Archive | "student-loan"

ScholarshipPoints.com Announces Drawing Date for Fourth $10,000 Scholarship of 2010

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

0 Comments

ScholarshipPoints (www.scholarshippoints.com), an Edvisors online education company, recently announced that its fourth $10,000 scholarship drawing of 2010 will be awarded on September 15, 2010 and sponsored in part by Student Loan Network.

Continue reading...

Remember to Ask About Tuition Reimbursement

Thursday, July 29, 2010

0 Comments

If you’re looking to attend graduate school, you will want to be sure to exhaust all avenues to help you cover the cost. While your credit is likely improved enough where you can take out an alternative student loan or Grad PLUS loan, you still have rent, car payments and other bills to consider. So if you already have a full-time job, be sure to contact your employer about tuition reimbursement.

Continue reading...

Visit Student Loan Network for all Info about Financial Aid Changes

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

0 Comments

In the months ahead, there will be dramatic changes to the financial aid process. The Student Loan Network is your ticket to taking advantage of the new regulations

Continue reading...

Have questions about financial aid reform?

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

0 Comments

If you’ve heard about the legislation in Congress and want to learn more, we have put together a fantastic, comprehensive guide to the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act. In addition, we will be tracking future changes as they appear and updating our pages

Continue reading...

Did you know you can get IBR on a Federal Loan Consolidation?

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

0 Comments

It’s true! If you are unfamiliar with Income Based Repayment (IBR), I would recommend reading my blog and then consulting the Student Loan Network’s handy payment estimator chart under the new repayment plan. Why is IBR better than the normal plan?

Continue reading...

Credit Score - Good and Bad

Saturday, April 10, 2010

0 Comments

Credit score has been the buzz word for many people who are looking forward to have a financial aid from some financial company or institution. The reason for its popularity is well known by the individuals itself.

Continue reading...

How are private student loan interest rates determined?

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

0 Comments

Unlike federal student loans, private student loans do not have a universal fixed interest rate.Private student loan interest rated are calculated based on a published index, such as the Prime Rate or LIBOR, and a margin based on your credit score and credit history. Private student loan interest rates fluctuate over time and interest begins accruing as soon as the loan is disbursed.

Continue reading...

Consolidate or Separate? That is the question.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

0 Comments

Shakespeare aside, figuring out if student loan consolidation is right for you can be a tricky question.

Continue reading...

FAFSA and You

Friday, February 12, 2010

0 Comments

To open, I’d like to ask a simple question: Have you filed your FAFSA yet? If no, you should know that the FAFSA is one of the most valuable financial aid tools in a student’s arsenal (besides scholarships and grants, which are the best) because it shows the government and your school that you need

Continue reading...

Demystifying Federal Student Loans

Thursday, February 11, 2010

0 Comments

If you’re like me, you probably were at least somewhat confused the first time you looked at your financial award letter. “Stafford Loans”, “Perkins Loans”, “PLUS Loans”, what does it all mean?! Well friend, I’m glad you asked! Each type of loan has a special purpose, so I’d like to break it all down for you

Continue reading...