The UC Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan

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Qualifying students can take advantage of a new program from the University of California called the Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan. For California residents whose families earn less than $80,000 per year, this plan will cover your educational and student service fees. Why Did UC Create the Blue and Gold Plan? The University of California aims … [Read more...]

What is the Berkeley Middle Class Access Plan and Who Qualifies?

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In December 2011, UC Berkeley announced the Middle Class Access Plan, or MCAP, a financial aid program targeted towards middle-class families. With over half the students at UC Berkeley already receiving some form of financial aid and tuition rates on the rise (rates have doubled in the past 6 years), the school sought a way to offset the growing … [Read more...]

May 2012: Creating a College Budget & More

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Greetings! Happy May! Most seniors have picked their college by now - Congratulations! There's still a lot for them to do to prepare, though! Have you taught them how to manage their money? In this month's Senior Scoop, I offer advice for teaching your teenager how to create and stick to a college budget. The college planning process is … [Read more...]

Is Selective Service Registration Required Before Receiving Federal Student Aid?

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Selective Service Registration is currently required for all male U.S. citizens and male permanent resident aliens born after December 31, 1959. Students who fail to register for Selective Service before turning 26 are not eligible for Federal student aid. Whether currently a student, or planning to attend college in the future, this information … [Read more...]

USA Today: Most student loans unaffected by upcoming increase in rates

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USA Today posted a fantastic article about what you need to know about student loans: You know an issue has reached critical mass when it's the topic of late-night comedian Jimmy Fallon's "Slow Jam the News" segment, and none other than President Obama shows up to help. The subject of the slow jam? On July 1, the interest rate for some new … [Read more...]