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Appealing a Financial Aid Offer – Can it be Done?

Evan Jacobs — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 14:32:48 +0000

Your financial aid offer letter will show how much a college or university is willing to offer in the way of student loans and scholarships. But what happens when that figure is too low? How can you appeal?

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What Are My College Student Loan Options?

Evan Jacobs — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:56:15 +0000

Now, more than ever, there is quite a large array of loan and financial aid options available for both undergraduate and graduate students in need of extra money for school.

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Should I Repay my Stafford Loans Early?

Evan Jacobs — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 19:41:36 +0000

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 tempt...

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2010-2011 Federal Student Loan Interest Rates

Evan Jacobs — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:38:09 +0000

Hello folks! In our rush of excitement over the passing of SAFRA, we forgot to blog about this year’s federal student loan interest rates. Here is the complete listing, all in one place for convenience: Undergraduate Unsubsidized Direct Stafford ...

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A Handy Dandy Federal Direct Loans Guide!

Evan Jacobs — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 19:42:59 +0000

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. Download the Dir...

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Just one week until Student Aid Reform kicks in!

Evan Jacobs — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:29:30 +0000

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?

Evan Jacobs — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:56:01 +0000

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. [poll id="3"] So, did you receive enough money in Stafford loans? Keep in mind that t...

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Get Info on your Federal Loans Online

Evan Jacobs — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:08:40 +0000

Can't remember how much of your graduate school tuition will be covered by a Stafford Loan? Want to know when your next PLUS loan disbursement will arrive? You can access all of your federal loan details online through the Department of Education’s N...

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Ready for a rate cut? One’s coming in July!

Evan Jacobs — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:21:35 +0000

As you can see, it doesn't sound like much, but it makes a big impact in the long run. Quadruple the savings above and the deal becomes bigger and bigger.

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Should you Pay Back your Student Loans Early?

Evan Jacobs — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 18:07:14 +0000

Many graduating seniors are still in the midst of their six-month grace period before they have to begin student loan repayment. But for some lucky graduates who have secured a job and have the means, they may be interested in starting repayment before...

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