On February 8, 2006, President Bush signed into law a budget reconciliation bill that will impact your student loans as a student and a graduate. The interest rate on any new student loans (Federal Stafford Loans) that you take out after July 1, 2006 will be fixed at 6.8%. Any student loans you have taken out prior to that date will remain at a variable rate.
Student Consolidation Loan Checklist
If you are graduating college soon, now is the time to begin preparations for your student consolidation loan. You have a six month grace period after graduation before payments begin, but the consolidation loan application process can take several weeks, especially if you haven’t gathered all your loan information and decided on a lender.
Is Affirmative Action In Jeopardy On College Campuses?
Affirmative action and other set-asides for minorities and women have come under increasing fire in recent years. These programs, first started decades ago, were once a given in higher education for everything from admission to financial aid. Today, women and minority students cannot count on the same level assistance from affirmative action that their parents may have received.
The backlash against affirmative action comes largely from the group that feels damaged by the…
Online Courses Open Many Doors
Life in the fast lane presents many challenges. And, to keep abreast with changes in work culture and technology one has to learn continuously. However, with the conveniences of online colleges and courses offered by many universities, education has come within the reach of the young and old.
An Online Degree Program Offers World Class Education With Flexible Schedules
One of the most convenient ways to further your education while keeping a job and home is registering for an online degree. This way you will not have to take a sabbatical and go back to school full time. With online courses you will have interactive classes via the net, will receive course work online, have an advisor who will guide you 24/7, and you can at your own convenience complete assignments from home.
Change In GRE postponed until 2007
The ETS, which contemplating the change in GRE, even announced the
date of implementation once again.
Tips On Choosing An Online College
The dream of completing your college education or furthering your studies is no longer elusive. The World Wide Web boom has brought education to your key board. Many established and renowned universities are offering degrees in varied disciplines through online courses.
Tips to understanding the ABCÂ’s of online colleges
The world of education has been revolutionized. E-learning is a world where by using simple computing skills and having an Internet connection one can earn a bachelors, masters, or doctorate degree. Nothing is impossible.
10 reasons to go to college
Life is full of options and choices. The choices we make shape our future. As we stand at the cross roads after high school we must have the right vision to make the decision to go to college.
College Scholarships
If you are thinking of attending a college or university within the next year, be sure to research the scholarships available for your line of study or college of choice. Scholarships normally do not have to be repaid like other forms of financial aid.
Paying for College – Scholarships and Federal Aid
Getting the funds for college and living expenses is one of the biggest challenges you will face, perhaps even tougher than getting into college. In this article you will read information about obtaining scholarships and federal aid to assist you in paying for college.
Student Financial Aid Types You Should Know
There are many types of financial aids offer to college and university students. While a few are gifted aids and do not need to be paid back; others are provided as a loan and need to be paid back after the completion of the education program. Let’s take a brief look on these financial aids.