Posted on 12 February 2013.
While government agencies tighten their budgets as the U.S. economy recovers from recession, the Federal Pell Grant’s foreseen shortfall in 2014 is now unlikely, and students will still receive government-subsidized financial aid, according to a report by the Congressional Budget Office Wednesday.
Posted on 05 February 2013.
In light of a new study finding college students more likely than ever to default on their student loans, students must be aware of various repayment options and strategies to avoid default, Boston U. officials said.
Posted on 05 February 2013.
I recently returned from an incredible semester spent in America’s distant, more attractive sibling: Australia. My experiences there gave me a new perspective on – among other things – minimum wage laws.
Posted on 05 February 2013.
Out of all the complicated forms a student can expect to fill out, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, surely ranks among the most arduous of paper journeys upon which a student will have to embark.
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Posted on 31 January 2013.
It’s safe to say (and The New York Times said it Wednesday) that interning has become the norm. These days, college students typically graduate with an internship or two under their belt.
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Posted on 28 January 2013.
Florida State U. graduate student Ryan Bennett will have $20,000 in student loan debt. Senior Torie Nugent will accumulate $24,000. Junior Melia Orrell will surpass $70,000.
Posted on 23 January 2013.
As our economy recovers from the bursting of the housing bubble, some warn another is looming on the horizon.
Posted on 17 January 2013.
As 2012 came to a close, Congress created a deal to prevent the country from going over a “fiscal cliff.” After having 507 days to address the problem, the Senate agreed to a deal three hours before the deadline.
Posted on 16 January 2013.
Student loans are near and dear to all our hearts. You like them a lot more than I do at this point, I promise. Making payments is not nearly as fun as receiving refunds. Refunds end up as new laptops or tablets, nights out with friends, and a spring break trip we never forget. Repayment means box wine at home instead of bar tabs, Netflix instead of cable, and stay-cation instead of vacation.
Posted on 14 January 2013.
Every semester, college students must begin purchasing textbooks and materials for new classes again. Textbook prices seem to rise every year, and many students look to alternatives like rental books or shopping online to save money.
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