Take 60 Seconds to Eliminate Collegiate Credit Card Debt
Sunday March 30, 2008
Let's face it, college students and credit cards are a bad combo. With the average graduate student carrying over an $8,000 balance, there's no doubt that most students skipped the ... Read More
Your Rich "Uncle" Wants to Give You $39,636 for College...
Thursday March 27, 2008
Did you know that you have a rich "uncle" who wants to help pay for your college costs?
His name is "Uncle Sam."
The Montgomery GI Bill, for those of you who ... Read More
State Financial Aid Deadlines for April
Wednesday March 26, 2008
For all of you dragging your feet on your FAFSA and financial aid paperwork, here are April's deadlines for applying to state financial aid programs:
April 1 - Missouri
April 1 - ... Read More
Tax Tip: Deduct up to $4,000 in Tuition on Your 2007 Return
Sunday March 23, 2008
The IRS offers three main benefits for individuals and families that paid tuition in 2007. Unfortunately, you have to pick one of the three for each child, as opposed ... Read More
College May Have Ended, But Your Deductions Don't Need To...
Friday March 21, 2008
I'm consistently amazed at the number of graduates who don't realize that the interest they pay on their students loans is deductible. In other words, every student loan payment you ... Read More
Pell Grants: Up to $4,731 Per Year - No Repayment!
Wednesday March 19, 2008
If you're feeling stressed about picking up the tab for a college education in the near future, Pell Grants may be just the good news you've been waiting for.
A Pell ... Read More
The "Perks" of Perkins Loans
Tuesday March 18, 2008
It doesn't get any better than Perkins Loans when it comes to cheap money for college. They're widely considered to be the most favorable type of loan a student can ... Read More
Unlimited Money For College?
Friday March 14, 2008
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One of the top benefits of PLUS loans is their lack of a maximum loan amount. In essence, you can use a PLUS loan to borrow any unmet financial ... Read More
How Bad Is It, Doc?
Thursday March 13, 2008
Most of us avoid thinking about college costs before we have to. But, there's always that little voice inside your head telling you, "the longer you wait, the worse it ... Read More
Stafford Loans: Borrow up to $138,500 for college!
Wednesday March 12, 2008
Financial aid doesn't get any more basic than Stafford Loans. This government loan program is the most utilized and most accessible of all loan programs.
Consider the following:
Students can borrow up ... Read More
Links to Important Tax Forms for College Credits
Thursday March 6, 2008
Since the Federal income tax deadline is right around the corner, I figured it would help a lot of you if I dug up the forms you need for the ... Read More