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Texas government officials are working to convince voters this November to pass an amendment to the state Constitution that will continue a low-interest student loan program run by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Officials estimate that over half of Texas students use student loans to cover all or part of their higher education costs. This…
For some students in the University of California system, the new school year has come with an unwelcome surprise: an increased financial aid funding gap. With the state facing severe budget issues, the U.C. system has been forced to increase its tuition, leading to a larger out-of-pocket cost for many students.
Faced with drastic cutbacks in…
Effective for the start of the 2011-12 school year, the Department of Education has issued a mandate to colleges and universities requiring closer oversight over the academic progress of students who receive Federal grants or loans. By requiring that students meet certain academic standards to continue receiving Federal Student Aid, the Department is hoping to…
Following a recent change in state law, nearly 2,500 University of Florida students risk losing their Bright Futures scholarships because they have failed to complete their FAFSA for the 2011-12 school year:
Students are now required to submit a complete, error-free Free Application for Federal Student Aid in order to receive Bright Futures scholarships. UF has been notifying…
On Sunday, August 28, the Student Credit Card Education Initiative (SCCE) will host an event for college students called Music for Change, at Sullivan Hall in New York City. Artists performing at the event will share financial literacy tips with students. Admission to the concert is free, and the SCCE is raffling off a grand…
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