Student Loans - Which One Is For You?

There are a wide variety of student loans available to undergraduate/graduate students. These range from federal to private as well as the ability to consolidate loans once schooling has ended.

Financial Aid Glossary

The financial aid industry has a lengthy list of terminology that can be very confusing. Learn the different words that are used ona regular basis when you are both researching and applying for student loans.

Federal Student Loan Overview

Federal loans provide undergraduate and graduate students with financial aid. Interest rates are typically lower than private loans, so learn about the various options available, including Stafford, PLUS, and Perkins Loans.

Obtaining A Nursing Scholarship

A nursing scholarship can make your dream of becoming a nurse much more obtainable. Currently, there is a considerable shortage of nurses across the country, and that shortage is only expected to increase as the baby boomer's reach retirement age over the next 10 to 15 years.

Exploring Basics of the Federal Student Loans

A student who wants to loan money for her studies have two main sources to consider: the government or federal loan, or the private loan.

Tips on Getting A Scholarship

Not all of us are aware of the process we have to follow in order to get a scholarship, and in this confusion many parents or significant others simply fail to save on thousands of dollars spent on the education of their children.

College Education Financing - Finding Scholarships, Grants and Loans

There are several sources of financial aid available for college students. Grants and scholarships are best because the money is generally tax-free and never has to be repaid. Although this sounds promising, obtaining scholarships for college can be challenging. Prospective college students seeking scholarships should conduct research on scholarships available from local businesses, non-profit organizations and foundations, as well as options available from the U.S. government.

How To Pay For College Without Going Broke

To ensure their children'’s success in today's intensively competitive world, parents are faced with the absolute necessity of paying for a college education. As students approach the high school years, it is understandable why so many parents feel the stress to financially prepare for tuition and related costs as they have not only gone through the roof already (Boston Univ., $51,000+), but continue to increase as much as 15% ever year! With no relief in sight, how can a college or college-bound family survive?

529 Savings Plans, Trick or Treat?

College financial aid officers across the county must be in a state of euphoria now that Congress has made the 529 tax exemption permanent. Adding to their joy is the increasing number of states making contributions to 529 accounts state tax deductible. Sadly, this will only encourage more unsuspecting families to set up these plans which will take most of them down a path paved with financial hazards. Ultimately, any family who opens one is inviting devastating consequences when the financial aid process begins and withdrawals are taken...

Going To College With Bad Credit

Funding your way through college when you have bad credit is not simple. Even when your parents can help you out, if they can't provide all the funds needed, you'll have to resort to financing. Fortunately, there are alternatives for those with bad credit that can aid them in paying for college...

Gov Blunt Proposes Need-Based Scholarship Plan for Missouri

About 19,000 more students from Missouri will have access to need-based college scholarships under a new plan advocated by Gov. Matt Blunt.

Flight Training Loan

So you know how to fund your flight training?

Some Clearing Up On Private Student Loans

Every single day we receive dozens of questions from students that inquire about private student loans. There seems to be a misconception about what private student loans are, that is probably due to confusing them with government loans or subsidized private student loans. Thus, some clearing up on this topic seems to be a good idea in order for future college students to know where they should seek financing.

Can Student Debt Be Re-Consolidated?

There is quite a discussion as regards to whether student debt can be re-consolidated or not. As most questions regarding financial and economic issues, there is not a unanimous answer.

Where To Find College Scholarships That You Can Be Awarded

College scholarships are no longer limited to outstanding athletics or outstanding arts students, but are available for a huge variety of areas. Most of them do not require demonstration of a financial hardship, but simply being applied for. With the astronomical costs of a college education these days, find out where to get more information about tons of scholarships that are available to you.