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7 Things Students Should Know about Student Loans
Figure out student loans before signing on the dotted line.
Pay Off Student Loan Debt on New Game Show, “Paid Off”
Contestants answer trivia questions in quest to eliminate student loans.
Top 10 Colleges with the Best Financial Aid
These schools are known for their financial generosity.
Interest Rates on Federal Student Loans Headed Up Again in 2018
Many students and parents don’t realize that students aren’t guaranteed the same rate on federal student loans each year they’re enrolled in school. Photo credit: Shutterstock.com.
Borrowing for College: How Much is Too Much?
Beware of borrowing too much in student loans.
Walmart Provides $1 Per Day Tuition Benefit to Employees
New tuition benefit available to part-time, full-time and salaried employees.
When must a Non-Custodial Parent Count a Child in Household Size?
Counting the child support paid and counting the supported children in household size is an either-or situation on the FAFSA.
How Does a Pending Foreclosure or Short Sale Affect Financial Aid?
Need analysis formulas use a snapshot approach to evaluating assets.
Does Cash from the Sale of the Family Home Count as an Asset on the FAFSA?
Cash on hand must be reported as an asset on the FAFSA.
Why Does a Parent Qualify for More Financial Aid than Her Dependent Student Child When Both are in College?
Parents vs. children and financial aid eligibility.
How is a Life Estate Treated on the FAFSA? Do the Restrictions Matter?
Everything you need to know about life estates on the FASFA.
Does Dependency Status on Income Tax Returns Affect Financial Aid Eligibility?
Dependency status on federal income tax returns and on the FAFSA.
What Happens When Retirement Money isn't in a Qualified Retirement Plan?
Questions about retirement answered.
Does Adoption Affect an Orphan's Eligibility for Financial Aid?
I am trying to advise two students whose mother died four years ago and their father died last week, unfortunately. The girls' grandmother is now taking care of them (a 9th ...
Programs and Scholarships to Pay Off Student Loans
Looking for a bailout? Good news! The only catch is you'll have to do some good...
Financial Aid Award Packages Arriving Soon
Filling out the FAFSA early has its benefits.
The Beginner’s Guide to Financial Aid
Get the most out of your financial aid application by knowing more about how the process works.
7 Things Students Should Know about Student Loans
Figure out student loans before signing on the dotted line.
Pay Off Student Loan Debt on New Game Show, “Paid Off”
Contestants answer trivia questions in quest to eliminate student loans.
