Tag Archives: Student Aid

5 Things You Need To Know About Your Student Loans

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Nicole Callahan

You survived the final exams, the all-nighters and maybe even a crazy roommate or two. You did it, class of 2013! Congratulations on graduating! Before you head off to the real world, it’s important that you take some time to … Continue reading →

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Class of 2013: What’s Next for Your Student Loans?

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Kelsey Donohue

I’m not afraid to admit that being a college senior is a little frightening (okay, slight understatement-it’s extremely frightening!) As the Class of 2013 prepares to say goodbye to the comforts of our college community and say hello to the … Continue reading →

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New Tools for Student Loan Borrowers

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Kelsey Donohue

Spring is here, college finals are looming, commencement speakers are being announced, and before long, a new group of college graduates will need to start thinking about paying back their student loans. Earlier this week, the Department of Education announced … Continue reading →

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ED launches new, mobile-optimized site: StudentAid.gov

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Guest Blogger

If you’re a student thinking about college or career school or a borrower already in repayment, the U.S. Department of Education’s office of Federal Student Aid has launched some exciting new tools to help you through the financial aid process. … Continue reading →

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Income Based Repayment: Everything You Need to Know

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House blog. Over the past several years, the Obama Administration has worked to improve repayment options available to responsible student loan borrowers. Since 2009, former students have been able to enroll in an “Income Based Repayment” … Continue reading →

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Everything You Need to Know About President Obama’s Blueprint for College Affordability

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Guest Blogger

Cross-posted from the White House Blog. In the State of the Union, President Obama made a point to talk about two critically important trends when it comes to education. First, if you look at unemployment rates broken down by education level, … Continue reading →

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#AskFAFSA Office Hours with ED’s Martha Kanter

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Guest Blogger

With many schools’ FAFSA deadlines quickly approaching, FAFSA season is heating up. Last night, Under Secretary of Education Martha Kanter took to Twitter to answer some pressing questions students & parents had about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. … Continue reading →

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How Will You Pay for College?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Guest Blogger

If you need help paying for college, Federal Student Aid can help.  Each year, Federal Student Aid, an office of the U.S. Department of Education, provides more than $150 billion in higher education grants and loans to students attending college—but … Continue reading →

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An America Built to Last

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Cameron Brenchley

Last night President Obama unveiled a new blueprint for an America Built to Last, that gives hard-working, responsible Americans a fair shot. Education plays a key role in the President’s Blueprint, and includes the following details: Forge new partnerships between … Continue reading →

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Join ED for FAFSA Office Hours on Twitter

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Guest Blogger

For those of you who may need help paying for college, a new year means it’s time to complete a new FAFSA. We understand the financial aid process can often be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never gone through it before. … Continue reading →

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Our Students Deserve No Less

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Cameron Brenchley

“My chief message today is a sobering one,” said Secretary Duncan yesterday at the annual Federal Student Aid conference in Las Vegas, Nev. “I want to ask you, and the entire higher education community, to look ahead and start thinking … Continue reading →

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Nine Back-to-School Financial Tips for College Students

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Guest Blogger

Ed. Note: For college students around the country, the newness of the fall semester is probably starting to wear off. And while the admission process may seem like a distant memory, now is a good time to ensure you’re prepared … Continue reading →

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