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Boomer University

Posted by: Reyna on Mar 8 2012 / Comments (0)

When 53-year-old Rochelle Van Driel returned to school after twenty years at the age of 45, she was intimidated. A stay-at-home mom who was raising two kids, now ages 30 and 21, she hadn’t looked at a math problem in…

CollegeWeekLive Paying for College Webcast tonight

Posted by: Reyna on Mar 8 2012 / Comments (0)

Join me at 7p EST tonight for a chat about all aspects of paying for college. Future students, current students and parents welcome. Register for free anytime beforehand.

Should You Consolidate Your Federal Student Loans?

Posted by: Reyna on Dec 14 2011 / Comments (0)

It’s indisputable that consolidating all your federal student loans into one loan paid off over an extended time frame eases the monthly burden of student debt payments. However, what if the interest rates of your individual loans vary by several…

The End of Subsidized Grad School Loans

Posted by: Reyna on Dec 14 2011 / Comments (0)

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?…

Will Obama’s Executive Order on Student Loans Help You?

Posted by: Reyna on Oct 28 2011 / Comments (0)

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…

Andrew Asks: How Should I Pay for Grad School?

Posted by: Reyna on Aug 23 2011 / Comments (0)

Andrew emailed Mint asking how he should finance grad school. Are you considering graduate school? Checkout my answers.

CollegeWeekLive Webchat Tonight

Posted by: Reyna on Mar 23 2011 / Comments (0)

Wondering how your going to repay your student loans, or you want to plan ahead before starting college or returning to school. Ask me questions tonight a 7 EST on www.collegeweeklive. Registration is free and can be done anytime before the session.…

2 Ways To Finish Undergraduate And MBA Programs Faster

Posted by: Reyna on Mar 2 2011 / Comments (0)

While I don’t recommend rushing through your degree without taking time for internships and shadow days, I do recommend graduating faster by not repeating transfer courses and earning credit for skills you already have. Checkout 2 Ways To Finish Undergraduate And MBA…