February 6th 2012
Each year, Federal Student Aid disburses more than billion in federal aid to eligible students and their families for education beyond high school. This message is brought to you by the US Department of Education.
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January 22nd 2012
Independent Financial Expert, Alvin Hall answers parents and students’ questions on how to survive the financial pressures of university life. New research reveals almost a third of 17 – 25 year olds starting university in the autumn will live at home to save money. A quarter of students-to-be believe that the economy is so bad that getting into debt is inevitable and a third think that soon the costs of going to university will outweigh the benefits. Worryingly, almost half believe that today’s undergraduates will be the most financially disadvantaged for many generations. However, a quarter of students admit that if money was no object they would prefer to live in halls and live an independent life. More than a quarter of new students will be taking a job during term time to help ends meet and one in ten will be seeking employment in the holidays to earn some extra cash for term-time. Distributed by Tubemogul.
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December 10th 2011
December 1st 2011
With recent college graduates entering one of the worst job markets in history, Bill Whitaker reports on how student loans are preventing grads from filing for bankruptcy.
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November 12th 2011
Did you know that you can get money from the government to go to school? Find out how!
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October 4th 2011
www.DoughMain.com – How Can I Get A College Loan? Financial Education. Chores Tracker. Family Calendar. Allowance Yes, college is very expensive. Fortunately there are three basic types of loans that can help you pay your way through. The first type of loan is the Stafford Loan. Stafford Loans are from private lenders or the federal government, and YOU are responsible for paying it back. Then we have the PLUS loans, PLUS loans are for parents to take out and repay. Finally, there are always the private loans. You can receive a private loan from most banks. You should start by filling out your applications for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA. About a month later, you will get a Student Aid Report, or SAR. This will tell you what you are expected to pay for college, and how much financial aid you are eligible for. Contact your school’s financial aid office to see about applying for loans and check with individual banks loans to find the best route for you.
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October 2nd 2011
The latest McGraw-Hill FCU Financial Literacy Series seminar, “How to Apply For Student Loans and Educational Grants,” focused on the costs of higher education, strategies for paying tuition, as well as numerous other topics that showed how individuals can send their children to college in an affordable manner. The seminar’s presenter was Ken O’Connor, the Director of Student Advocacy for Fynanz, Inc.
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September 13th 2011
A Stafford loan is a government-backed loan given to students for college tuition. Get approved for a Stafford loan by applying through the government financial aid Web site with help from an investment consultant in this free video on college loans. Expert: Roger Groh Bio: Roger Groh is the founder of Groh Asset Management. Filmmaker: Bing Hu
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September 11th 2011
Those student loans add up and can become a burden to us if we don’t plan in a smart way. Here’s Alan with some tips about our student loans. Get more financial tips with Thrifty Thursday and Financial Fitness with Alan Akina! Visit www.101financial.com
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September 9th 2011
Inspector General’s Office of the Department of Education apparently now operates similarly to SWAT. Kenneth Wright of Stockton California found himself face to face with this law enforcement unit, which operated similarly to SWAT in an all too violent way. He was woken up at 6am, dragged out of the house, and he and his 3 children were detained all because of overdue student loan payments!
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September 9th 2011
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August 19th 2011
Information about 2012 undergraduate student funding. Phil Davis and Lynne Condell from The National Association of Student Money Advisers (NASMA) answer the top student finance questions they get asked on a daily basis. These answers all relate to the changes to student finance from September 2012.
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August 17th 2011
I need money to pay for school..but i have bad credit and no cosigner…and the school i go to does not accept the stafford loan. Please help!!
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August 15th 2011
College Conspiracy is the most comprehensive documentary ever produced about higher education in the US The film exposes the facts and truth about America’s college education system. ‘College Conspiracy’ was produced over a six-month period by NIA’s team of expert Austrian economists with the help of thousands of NIA members who contributed their ideas and personal stories for the film. NIA believes the US college education system is a scam that turns vulnerable young Americans into debt slaves for life. NIA tracks price inflation in all US industries and there is no industry that has seen more consistent price inflation this decade than college education. After the burst of the Real Estate bubble, student loans are now the easiest loan to receive in the US, and total student loan debts now exceed credit card debts. The government gives out easy student loans to anybody, regardless of grades, credit history, what they are majoring in, and what their job prospects are. NIA believes it is illegal for the US government to be in the student loan business because the US constitution doesn’t authorize it. Just like how the US government created Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to make housing affordable, but instead drove housing prices through the roof; the US government, by trying to make college more affordable, is accomplishing the exact opposite and driving tuition prices to astronomical levels that provide a negative return on investment. The US has been experiencing 5.15 …
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August 10th 2011
I have some questions about student loans?
1. How much can you borrow on a yearly basis for a student loan?
2. Can a person have more than one student loan?
3. Can I use the money to live off campus?
4. Does a person have to be a full time student to get student loans?
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August 8th 2011
Have been trying to find site(s) to get money now to pay for my last semester cost which found out during summer not paid off as thought. The money from loans and other aide which accepted back in Fall 08 and Spring 09 was not paid as thought. Then also received my Montgomery GI Bill but it mostly went to keep car working and pay off Check Into Cash and Loan Max (few times), however. As of July 17 or so Loan Max took my car. Now found out this semester had to refill the FASFA out and did so on Monday 8/17/09 and that no record showed that accepted loans aide for Spring and I know I did. Then also not show that filled out FASFA just in March or April 09 so not get aide thus far for this semester and likely Spring 10. Please can anyone help with this problem I appreciate it very much. Have been to few sites which denied me and SimpleTution told me on phone when called and after filled for loan that need co-signer. This is crap cause not have this problem at Butler College with education loans only other credit issues/problems was having and still have from car accidents.
Sincerely
James Thompson
Washburn University Student
(785)670-3695
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July 28th 2011
I hear of some people that go to school full time, and pay for their apartment, leaving expenses, etc. all on student loans. How is this possible? Isn’t the money from student loans supposed to go to classes, books, etc.? Is this even legal? I have been unemployed for 9 months and am exploring my options financially.
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July 26th 2011
The latest McGraw-Hill FCU Financial Literacy Series seminar, “How to Apply For Student Loans and Educational Grants,” focused on the costs of higher education, strategies for paying tuition, as well as numerous other topics that showed how individuals can send their children to college in an affordable manner. The seminar’s presenter was Ken O’Connor, the Director of Student Advocacy for Fynanz, Inc.
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July 24th 2011
Schools out and its time to be responsible about those loans. MetroBoxTV’s Tati Amare interviews student loan specialist Jonathan Gordon. Part 1 of 2
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July 17th 2011
Have questions about your student loans? Check out this video for the truth about your loans.
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June 27th 2011
I am on long term disability and it is unlikely that I will work again. I owe ,000 in student loans.
Any comments, advice? Please no stupid comments or insults. I borrowed this money with full intention of paying them off.
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June 11th 2011
I am starting school in April and i will receive some financial aid however i will need to use a student loan as well. the total cost is 13,400. I am 19 and i have heard student loans sometimes become problems. How does the process of paying the money back go. Can i pay based on the amount i can afford to reinburse them?
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May 30th 2011
A short interview with a Texas Education Student, with some real good questions, for the Banking Industry and for the Government in general. Student Loans are our future… Why will our future be paying for our bail-outs and we are making it harder for our children to get their education…
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May 23rd 2011
I need about 30,000 do pay for college. I dont want to have to take out all that money for a loan. So I was wondering how I should go about getting a job. I dont live in the state of Maryland, which is where I plan to attend college so I was wondering if there were any websites in which I could find a job in the state of maryland.
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May 22nd 2011
MSNBC host Cenk Uygur speaks with Congressman Ron Paul (R-TX) about the role of government, federal income tax, military spending, credit, education, unions and more.
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May 15th 2011
Student loan specialist Jonathan Gordon explains how loan rehabilitation works as well as tactics to avoid default. Part 2 of 2
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May 1st 2011
All these tax breaks and money given to banks with bad judgment calls. Why don’t they give us students a break on paying back student loans. Because of the student loans. I will never be able to afford a house.
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April 28th 2011
Can I afford to study medicine and becme a doctor in the US? What is the average educational cost for a specialized field in the healthcare profession?
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April 27th 2011
This video from CNNMoney gives good advice on how to protect yourself if you need student loans to pay for school. Be especially careful of private student loans which charge higher interest rates and are known to have hidden fees.
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April 15th 2011
For the first time last year, student loan debt outpaced credit card debt, and according to the New York Times, is likely to top a trillion dollars this year! This comes at a time when state budgets are being slashed, tuition is going up, and Pell Grants are in the middle of a budget debate on Capitol Hill. Ana Kasparian, host of The Young Turks, TYT University discusses what students are saying about this.
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April 12th 2011
University graduates will be left thousands of pounds deeper in debt because of a Government stealth cut in student loans, the TUC claims. Watch more videos like this at www.birminghampost.net
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April 5th 2011
You may be paying too much for student loans! Bill Quain, Ph.D., shows you how to avoid costly mistakes. Don’t be fooled by marketing tactics like deferred payments, flexible payments, or long-term loan agreements.
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March 13th 2011
I have no idea what I’m doing, I’m trying to get into a university. I recently withdrew from a local technical program due to the lack of competence of one of the instructors. When I first started at the Technical School I had little knowledge about financial aid and student loans, this time I want to be fully prepared. Can someone explain to me how financial aid and student loans work? I have filled out a fafsa, and have to change my school code for the new school I’ll be attending. Also, what else should I be doing to get more money for my education?
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March 12th 2011
I’m afraid of hurting him. How do I go about this without him having to feel defensive? I want to marry him but I want to keep our finances separate. He will be the "breadwinner" because he pulls in a lot more money, but he also has bad credit and mine is really good for someone my age. How do you go about saying I want to marry you and keep things separate?
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March 2nd 2011