Financial Aid

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Financial Aid for International Students: It Does Exist!

February 1, 2012 | posted by College Money Insider.

The following is a guest post from John Carpenter of AskJohnAboutCollege.com:
Many of the students who work with me are international kids.  They come from China and Haiti, Germany and Ghana, Nepal and Costa Rica–and dozens of other places as well.  And while they are as different from each other as you can possible imagine, they all…

Plan for Your Financial Future When Choosing a College

November 10, 2011 | posted by College Money Insider.

The following is a guest post from Jonathan Mack of Aristotle Circle:
On top of all your other college considerations – location, major and school size, to name a few – think about your money.  With the economy and job market the way they are, you need to start thinking about your long-term financial situation, and…

President Obama Announces Relief for Student Loan Borrowers

October 31, 2011 | posted by College Money Insider.

As part of a series of efforts to boost the economy, President Obama announced a new plan last week aimed at relieving the debt burden faced by low-income graduates. His program is two-pronged: it will add consolidation options for borrowers with a combination of FFELP and Direct Federal Loans, and it will lower the required…

Ask the Experts: What if My Financial Situation Changes?

October 7, 2011 | posted by Jeff Sheely.

The following question was submitted via our Ask the Experts form:

Hi,  I am having a problem with FASFA.  I submitted my form online, and imported my tax return from 2010, as requested.  However, last year I worked full time and went to school at night.  This year I go to school full time and work part…

PLUS and Private Student Loan: A Different Point of View!

September 29, 2011 | posted by College Money Insider.

Today’s guest post is written by Overture Technologies’ Ben Carey. Ben is a 22 year veteran of the student lending industry and the father of a college student. Check out our Resources section to learn more about the differences between PLUS and Private Student Loans.
So, your child has done her part:  Great grades, strong SAT’s,…