[ad_1] Here are the hard facts most college graduates will face after grad school. Being jobless or not having the job you want, because the days of graduating from school and staying in one company are over. “Most college graduates will have 3 or more careers in their lifetime”. Well, at least that’s what economists … Read more
[ad_1] The first step in qualifying for all types of federal college grants is filling out the FAFSA form. This form is used to establish your financial need as well as how much federal financial aid you qualify for. To fill out this form you will need tax return information, personal identification information, as well … Read more
[ad_1] A while ago, I met a nice and pleasant college student at Starbucks who attends the local 4-year state university here. Well, I thought she was a nice and polite college student until she started talking about her politics. Let me give you a run-down on all of this because as a baby-boomer myself … Read more
[ad_1] Pell Grants are a type of post-secondary educational federal grant sponsored by the US Department of Education. Pell Grants are constitutional because they are covered by a law titled the Higher Education Act of 1965. Pell Grants, originally known as the Basic Educational Opportunity Grant Program, are awarded on a formula based on financial … Read more
[ad_1] When it comes to declaring bankruptcy to avoid paying off government student loans, borrowers must prove that continuing to pay the loans would cause undue hardship. In the Eleventh Circuit, we have what is commonly known as the Bruner Test. Outside of bankruptcy courts, a person may also qualify for a discharge of their … Read more
[ad_1] Higher education is very expensive and not everyone can afford it. Everything from accommodation to tuition fees and books has to be paid for. Student loans come in handy for us to follow our dreams and attend the university we always wanted to attend. Their interest rate is lower than the normal interest rate … Read more
[ad_1] Uncle Sam’s greatest gift to the American student is the federal student loan program that makes it possible for millions of young Americans to pursue higher education. But federal student loans can’t always cover tuition and expenses 100%. This is why so many parents and students turn to private student loans to fill the … Read more
[ad_1] It’s over, there’s no possible way to ever save the college loan crisis, and when this bubble bursts it will hit all Americans very hard. As of October 1, 2016 there were 44.2 million people in the US who have student loan debt, most of these student loans have parents or grandparents as co-signers, … Read more
[ad_1] Living on a budget is another part of being a student, but you don’t necessarily have to give up all the luxuries of home. Whether you’re sharing an apartment or living in a dig, there’s a lot you can do to create your own slice of paradise. Get creative and shop around. You’d be … Read more
[ad_1] What is a home equity line of credit? A home equity line of credit (or HELOC) is an instrument offered by a bank that will allow you to withdraw funds for any purpose at any time. Each withdrawal increases the amount payable to the bank. You can pay the bank at any time which … Read more