Graduate students (or prospectives) beware: Beginning July 1, 2012, new federal graduate school loans will no longer be subsidized. But what does this mean for the price of your education — and how does the new regulation impact your wallet?…
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Will Obama’s Executive Order on Student Loans Help You?
It’s a tough year for college students – and student loan borrowers, in general: the unemployment rate is high, subsidized graduate school loans are slated for elimination next year, and tuition is rising. But there’s potential good news, in the…
Continue reading...Can I Afford to Go Back to School?
Unsure whether you can afford to return to college for a graduate-level degree. Read Can I Afford to Go Back to School?
Continue reading...Estimate Future Financial Aid Eligibility with FAFSA4caster
FAFSA4caster is one of my favorite free Web sites for advanced financial planning for paying for college for parents of high schoolers or adults returning to school. This Web site allows you to create a practice Free Application for Federal…
Continue reading...Back to School After a Layoff? Don’t Forget Financial Aid
You’ve been laid off and want to return to school. It’s a path many unemployed individuals consider, whether it’s because they hope it will give them an edge in this competitive job market, or they’ve been wanting to continue their…
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