Category Archives: Federal Student Aid

4 Mistakes I Made with My Student Loans and How You Can Avoid Them

Posted on May 24, 2013 by Nicole Callahan

It’s been hard to come to terms with, but I need to face the facts: I’m not in college anymore. In fact, this spring marks two years since I graduated from college and went into repayment on my student loans. … Continue reading →

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5 Things to Consider When Taking Out Student Loans

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Tara Young

Federal student loans can be a great way to help pay for college or career school.  While you shouldn’t be afraid to take out federal student loans, you should be smart about it. Before you take out a loan, it’s important to … Continue reading →

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What Is a Student Loan Servicer and Why Should I Care?

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Nicole Callahan

So you took out a federal student loan and now it’s time to pay it back. I was in your exact position 2 years ago and even though I was working at Federal Student Aid, the student loan repayment process … Continue reading →

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4 Things to Do During Your Student Loan Grace Period

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Nicole Callahan

Your student loan grace period is a set amount of time after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment before you must begin repayment on your loan. For most student loans, the grace period is six months but … 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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Youth Succeed with Great Educators, Help from ED

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Kelsey Donohue

Think back to that moment when you decided to pursue your dream. Who influenced your decision? A mentor? A parent? Or maybe a friend? For many people, their moment was sparked by an educator. Earlier this month, the Department of … Continue reading →

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Focus on Financial Empowerment This Month

Posted on April 16, 2013 by Martha Kanter

President Obama has proclaimed April to be Financial Capability Month, and what better time to focus on the range of tools available to students and their families to make smart financial decisions around postsecondary education? In his proclamation, President Obama … Continue reading →

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2014 Education Budget: What’s the Bottom Line?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Cameron Brenchley

As Education Secretary Arne Duncan often says, budgets aren’t just numbers in a ledger – they are a reflection of our values. President Obama’s 2014 budget proposal, released today, demonstrates his belief in education as the engine that will keep … 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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@FAFSA to Host First-Ever Bilingual #AskFAFSA Office Hours

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Nicole Callahan

On the last Wednesday of each month, Federal Student Aid (@FAFSA) hosts #AskFAFSA Office Hours, a live Q&A session on Twitter during which students tweet questions to the @FAFSA team and receive live answers from the experts. Each month, #AskFAFSA … Continue reading →

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Helpful Social Media Tools to Promote FAFSA Completion

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Federal Student Aid

Helpful Social Media Tools to Promote FAFSA Completion For us at the U.S. Department of Education, the start of a new year provides a fresh opportunity to  remind parents, students and educators about the importance of submitting the Free Application … Continue reading →

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2012 Tax Time: Don’t Forget Your 1098-E Tax Form

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Cameron Brenchley

It’s tax time once again, and if you made federal student loan payments in 2012, you may be eligible to deduct a portion of the interest you paid on your 2012 federal tax return. Student loan interest payments are reported on … Continue reading →

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