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Student Aid Bill of Rights Signed by Obama
President Barack H. Obama has made good on one of his higher education promises. On Tuesday the president signed a memorandum at Georgia Tech in Atlanta instructing the Department of Education and other federal agencies to discover ways to help students with loan repayments.
FAFSA: Apply Early for Financial Assistance
If you are looking to save thousands of dollars on college expenses each year, the first place to start is with your Free Application For Student Aid or FAFSA. By filling out a FAFSA in January, you can get your application in early and you may qualify for financial assistance from the US Department of Education.
New Rules for Federal PLUS Loans Announced
Borrowing money to pay for college is a given for many families. One obstacle, however, has been creditworthiness or what determines your ability to repay your student loans.
University Innovation Alliance to Help Disadvantaged Students Graduate
Enrolling in college does not mean that all students will graduate. Far from it. Indeed, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, the graduation rate for first-time, full-time undergraduate students is just 59 percent.
How to Withdraw From College
College students that wish to withdraw from college may do so at any time. The requirements for withdrawing vary from institution to institution, but it is common for students to be required to put their request in writing.
Are You Ready for National Decision Day?
Have you made your college decision yet? For high school seniors, the time for choosing a college is slipping by.
Online College Courses and How to Take Them
Online courses are nothing new with millions of students enrolled in them from around the world. The Internet has opened up education possibilities and options that did not exist a generation ago, enabling individuals to pursue undergraduate and advanced degrees alike.
College Scholarships: January 2014 Edition
Reducing the cost of higher education begins with you, the student. Filling out a FAFSA form and applying for grant money are important steps in helping to reduce your college costs. Applying for college scholarships can also help your cause, reducing your expenditures further.
College Scholarships: December 2013 Edition
College-bound and current students that land scholarships can help defray the cost of their education. Scholarship recipients should know that these funds are not repaid and along with grants can reduce their higher education costs. Billions of dollars in college scholarship monies are awarded every academic year, money that you may be missing out on.
Community Colleges Continue to Face Financial Challenges
America’s community colleges continue to provide access to higher education for millions of students. These two-year schools, sometimes called technical colleges or junior colleges, are generally affordable; many provide open enrollment to high school graduates and to those with a GED.
New York University Launches $1 Billion Scholarship Campaign
College affordability is the challenge of our day with students and their families sometimes priced out of the top-tier institutions even with financial aid factored in.
Will Your College Waive its Application Fee?
When you apply to college, you will almost always be required to pay an application fee.
