March 17, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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While high school seniors are receiving their acceptance letters and financial aid award packages, they might be exploring the differences between the loans they are eligible for and wondering how to actually acquire these loans. Many students are lucky enough to qualify for Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, which have a lower interest rate than subsidized ones. [...]
March 11, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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One of the most common issues students deal with revolves around the FAFSA filing status. Many students feel they should be considered independent, yet the FAFSA still requires them to file as dependent. Under special circumstances, students have the ability to appeal their dependency status.
March 11, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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One of the most common issues students deal with revolves around the FAFSA filing status. Many students feel they should be considered independent, yet the FAFSA still requires them to file as dependent. Under special circumstances, students have the ability to appeal their dependency status.
March 8, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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If you could pay off your student loans by spending a few hours a week volunteering, would you? Well believe it or not, it’s possible. There are a couple of brand new organizations starting up that can help alleviate the burden of your student loans through volunteer work.
February 28, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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Deciding on which student loan to apply for can be a headache for both parents and students. With so many aspects to consider, such as repayment plans, interest rates, and loan benefits, deciding on the best loan for you can be both confusing and difficult.
Read more on Choosing a Student Loan: Parent PLUS vs Private…
February 24, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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Applying for and receiving financial aid can be a long and confusing process, but don’t fret, we’re here to help!
February 18, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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With all of the money you spend on education, don’t you think you should get some if it back? In a way, you can. There are a number of education deductions and credits for which you can get money back.
February 12, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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It’s tax season again and one of the most common questions from students right now is whether or not they have to claim grants, loans, or scholarships on their taxes. So to clarify, students have to claim on their IRS tax forms any money gained from services for which they received payment, investments, and self-employment income.
Read more on To Claim or not to Claim: College Loans and Taxes…
February 9, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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Applying for federal loans is a common task for most college students, but did you know that when you file your FAFSA you’re automatically applying for federal grants as well? Unlike loans, federal grants do not need to be paid back and are both tax and interest-free.
February 2, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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As I’m sure many of our readers out there know, the interest rate for subsidized undergraduate Stafford Loans was lowered last year from 5.6% to 4.5% which was a major step forward for federal loans. Well, the interest rate has dropped again!
February 2, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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As I’m sure many of our readers out there know, the interest rate for subsidized undergraduate Stafford Loans was lowered last year from 5.6% to 4.5% which was a major step forward for federal loans. Well, the interest rate has dropped again!
February 2, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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As I’m sure many of our readers out there know, the interest rate for subsidized undergraduate Stafford Loans was lowered last year from 5.6% to 4.5% which was a major step forward for federal loans. Well, the interest rate has dropped again!
February 2, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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As I’m sure many of our readers out there know, the interest rate for subsidized undergraduate Stafford Loans was lowered last year from 5.6% to 4.5% which was a major step forward for federal loans. Well, the interest rate has dropped again!
February 2, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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Taking a semester off from school sometimes gets a bad rap. I’ve often been told not to take a semester off, because “you might not go back”. While this can certainly be the case, taking a semester off can also have many benefits.
February 2, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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Taking a semester off from school sometimes gets a bad rap. I’ve often been told not to take a semester off, because “you might not go back”. While this can certainly be the case, taking a semester off can also have many benefits.