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Feds to lend directly to students (The Free Press)
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Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:29:29 GMT
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Students who take out federal loans to pay for school this year will no longer have to pick which bank they prefer: they'll now borrow directly from the U.S. Department of Education. USM announced last week the switch to the Federal Direct Loan Program. Students with financial aid who take out Federal Stafford and PLUS loans will borrow directly from the federal government, eliminating the need ...
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Trying to flunk banks out of college (CNN Money)
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Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:38:14 GMT
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President Obama has been waging a war with banks over who gets to dole out cheap student loans backed by the federal government.
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Letters - Navy Community - discussions, photos, video - Navy Times (Navy Times)
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Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:28:15 GMT
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I have to say that after 17 years of active service, I’m blown away by the fact that whether gay men and women should be allowed to serve their country is still an issue [“How troops really feel about gays serving openly,” Feb. 15].
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Don't wait to file for college financial aid (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
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Sun, 07 Mar 2010 06:52:24 GMT
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Colleges are bracing for another year of high demand for financial aid — and that means students need to get their applications in as quickly as possible. Federal student loans remain plentiful, but other types of aid from states and colleges are more limited.
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Paying for college: 5 top mistakes (Bankrate.com via Yahoo! Finance)
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:00:00 GMT
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Paying for college is a problem that can keep parents awake at night. Here's what NOT to do.
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Paying for college: 5 top mistakes (Bankrate.com)
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:36:39 GMT
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Paying for college is a problem that can keep parents awake at night, given the spiraling cost of tuition, dwindling stock market returns and stagnant home values . It's no small task, and like any major expense, there are right and wrong ways to do it.
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Across the USA News from every state (USA Today)
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Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:24:48 GMT
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News from every state
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Financial aid tips (The UTD Mercury)
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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:50:37 GMT
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By: Shane Damico University Registrar and Assistant Vice President of Student Financial Aid Karen Jarrell, Financial Aid Deputy Director Beth Tolan and Assistant Directors Sarah Dorsey and Carmen Velez share k...
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FAFSA deadlines rapidly approaching (The South End)
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Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:12:23 GMT
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By: David Shuman Workshops at Welcome Center in late March With money at a premium in a tough economy, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid can be a student’s best friend — as long he or she applies in time....
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UNC Asheville’s payroll system needs changes (The Blue Banner)
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Thu, 04 Mar 2010 03:27:11 GMT
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“Sorry. I can’t. I’m a poor college student.” Cannot do what? College students can’t go to the movies, clubbing, mini golfing, bowling, dinner, to a show, drinking, on road trips, grocery shopping or to a variety of other activities, and this is not because of financial irresponsibility.
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