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.
January 28, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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Not everyone is aware of all the loan options available to pay for college. For an overview of federal and private sources of credit used to pay for college, view these links! Here are just a few options to consider…
January 27, 2011
by Josh Hatcher Media
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College education heads outside of the classroom as students learn to manage their own finances. They will need to learn about frugal budgeting and effective money management techniques to build good credit.
Read more on Student Budgeting, Save on School Supplies and Getting out of Debt…
January 20, 2011
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Navigating student loan payments can seem daunting. Before you know it, you’ve graduated and need to start making payments. So what happens if you are unable to make your monthly payments? You can soon find yourself in default. Learn how to avoid this dilemma.
January 12, 2011
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It’s January, 2011. So, what does that mean? Well, for starters, Happy New Year! I’m sure many of you have been thinking about your plans for the upcoming year, maybe even jotting down some of those resolutions. There are two in particular that we might have in common: go back to school or finish up [...]
December 20, 2010
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A number of loan contracts and details differ based on the enrollment status of the student. Unfortunately, each college and educational institution may define the terms of enrollment differently. Here are some guidelines.
Read more on Financial Aid Terms: Definition of “Full-Time” in Graduate School…
December 14, 2010
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Source: FAFSA blog As we approach the end of calendar year 2010, it’s a good idea to turn our eyes to the future and start thinking about our 2008 financial aid efforts. Here are 5 strategies to help you make the most of the waning days of 2010 with payoffs in the year to come. [...]
December 9, 2010
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Did you know you are not required to complete your IRS federal tax return before filing your FAFSA? It is a common misnomer that it is required when it is simply encouraged. However, there will be a question on the FAFSA about which IRS Tax Form you will fill out in the future, if you [...]
Read more on 1040 Form – How to File your FAFSA before your Federal Tax Return…
December 9, 2010
by Josh Hatcher Media
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If you have loans and are looking to minimize your debt, learning how to budget your loan money is important, but it is also important to get the best education possible with the money you have. To prepare yourself for success, don’t skimp on the important stuff like buying textbooks!
December 7, 2010
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Schools have announced hikes of anywhere between 4-8% for their students to meet next year; this is a staggering jump on a product that many argue is already overpriced.
November 16, 2010
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ScholarshipPoints, an Edvisors online education company, recently announced that its final $10,000 scholarship of 2010 will be awarded on December 15th. The December drawing will mark the fifth time this year that ScholarshipPoints has awarded a $10,000 scholarship to a single student and brings the total amount awarded to over $115,000 in 2010.
Read more on ScholarshipPoints.com Announces Final $10,000 Scholarship Drawing of 2010…
November 12, 2010
by Josh Hatcher Media
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Did you know that November is National Scholarship Awareness Month? National Scholarship Awareness Month was created to raise awareness of the importance of scholarship money in our society. Everyone deserves the chance to pursue a higher education, but with the cost of college rising every year it becomes harder and harder for students and their parents to foot the bill.
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November 3, 2010
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Some students are lucky enough to have money of their own to contribute to college tuition, and even luckier if they can get help from their parents and grandparents as well. There are a number of ways that grandparents can put away some money toward helping their children’s children pay for college. You might have heard of trust funds, and 529 plans, but one of the best options is quite a bit simpler than that: a CD.
October 26, 2010
by Josh Hatcher Media
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As many of you may know, the 2011-2012 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available on January 1, 2011. In order to be prepared for this day, it is important that students, parents and financial aid officers become acquainted with the most recent changes.