For families looking into financial aid options for their students. Financing college and university tuition is a huge challege - share tips and advice with families in a similar spot.
Xpress loans are another popular choice for students looking for ways to pay for college. Like the Astrive Student Loan , the Xpress student loans are another way to help you bridge the gap between all monies you receive from any grants, scholarships , Federal student loans, and even work study programs and the actual cost of your education. They offer competitive rates, customer service, good terms, and an instant answer on your approval for a loan. Like other student loan agencies, all... Read Full Story
College Work Study: Part Two - Click Here To View This Video on YouTube.com This video is one within a series that I produce offering advise on work study for college students, and why this is beneficial for you. Read Full Story
Yes, there are 8 vital questions to ask when applying for financial aid, but we’ll start with three today to get you rolling. First off, you must find out the financial aid deadlines at each college you are applying and make certain you have them in on time! Make sure they are filled out completely and accurately… any errors will delay the financial aid award process, especially if you don’t take the time to fill out the FAFSA forms without any mistakes. It could cost you thousands of... Read Full Story
Its no secret that lenders are less likely to give out bad credit student loans . There are most certainly some surefire ways to overcome this - and give yourself the best chance of getting a student loan.
With competition becoming fiercer for jobs in the US, there is no doubt a college education is becoming increasingly important. For some finance is an issue, and a bad credit rating can put a spanner in the works.
I wrote the below article to give you some pointers on what you can do... Read Full Story
One of the top questions on any parents mind is how they are going to pay for college. But knowing how to find scholarships can ease the burden of college expenses. The truth is, it’s more expensive to attend college today than it has ever been. You may not have saved any money for college, or started too late, and now you and your college student are searching for ways to help pay for the expensive costs of tuition, books and other hidden fees. Of course there are always student loans out... Read Full Story
Here is a video parody of what it was like being a student at Northeastern University and being blocked due financial reasons. With tuition rising each and every year, its a wonder I was able to graduate. It's a shame that the government can bailout business when they run into trouble. Do you remember the airline bailout of 2002 - 2004, when the government guaranteed loans for some of the major airlines. And now what about the mortgage industry, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac? I thought we were a... Read Full Story
One of the top questions on any parents mind is how they are going to pay for college. But knowing how to find scholarships can ease the burden of college expenses. The truth is, it’s more expensive to attend college today than it has ever been. You may not have saved any money for college, or started too late, and now you and your college student are searching for ways to help pay for the expensive costs of tuition, books and other hidden fees. Of course there are always student loans out... Read Full Story
Andrew Cuomo, New York Attorney General sent a letter to the University of Texas (UT) alleging that Lawrence W. Burt, Director of Student Financial Aid received stock from Student Loan Xpress Inc., a company that is included on the UT preferred lender list. Burt has been placed on paid administrative leave amid the growing scandal concerning student loans that has turned into a nationwide scandal. The Rag Box has attempted to contact Student Loan Express for a response to the allegations of... Read Full Story
I found a blog yesterday by Anya Kamenetz, author of a new book titled ‘Generation Debt‘. She is an excellent writer, and her blog, while directed at people my age, has a significant focus on Student Loan Debt.
Something popped into my head as I was reading her archives. Let me preface this idea by saying [...] Read Full Story
Forms like the FAFSA and the College Board profile can really make you scratch your head :-) The FAFSA is a necessary first step in the financial aid process, and many other colleges require the... Read Full Story
