My Child Signed My Name On Their Loan, Now What?
TweetI’m happy to say I don’t hear this claim often, about children forging their parents name on student loans, but I do hear it enough that I felt it was blog worthy. Parent Plus loan are probably...
View ArticleWhat does federal aid consist of?
TweetWhen you hear the term “federal student aid” that can be classified into one of three categories. Grants: Free money that doesn’t have to be repaid, except in some cases when you withdraw from...
View ArticleWhy Some People Do Not File the FAFSA
Some people choose not to file a FAFSA. This is a frequent and sometimes costly mistake that students and their parents make when financially planning for college.
View ArticleRight Place, Right Time for Federal Aid
America has seen a surge in the average age of students enrolling in college (non-traditional) over the past few years since the economy went south. For once being older may work in your favor.
View ArticleFAFSA and the Middle Class
No one wants to be in the middle yet the middle is where many of us find ourselves, the middle class that is. The middle class is where most Americans reside. It's where money gets tight. And when it...
View ArticleHelp, My Parents Won’t Complete the FAFSA
Are your Mom and Dad not willing to file the FAFSA with you because they don't want people knowing their earnings? Are they instead willing to co-sign on a private student loan? If this is the case the...
View ArticleGraduate Loan Deferment
The day you can hoist your graduate degree overhead will be a proud day no doubt, but then the reality sets in. How much did I borrow for this piece of paper exactly?
View ArticleFederal Work Study, in Plain English
TweetWell, it’s that time of the year again; time to file your taxes, FAFSA, and other paperwork goodies to your respective school(s). I have received a lot of questions about how different student...
View ArticleDon’t Forget About Federal Work-Study
Federal work-study isn’t often brought up when discussing paying for college, but it is an amazingly useful and convenient avenue for cash.
View ArticleSequester Impacts on Financial Aid
The recent sequestration has impacted education across the board, and Higher Ed. is no exception. Here's a brief overview of what to expect from student aid programs going forward.
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