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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...]
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...]
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...]
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 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...]
Creating a budget for college is a smart way to track what your costs will be, as well as how and when you plan to pay for school. You may already keep a monthly budget for other expenses. However, it’s important to create a budget for college as well. But where do you start? Pick a School. Determine which school you plan to attend and when … [Read more...]
Figuring out how to cover college costs can be daunting. There’s tuition, of course, and when you start adding in books, fees, room and board, plus incidentals the total cost of attendance can rise quickly. It’s best to plan ahead so that you’re not caught with unexpected expenses and no way to pay for them. A good place to start is the … [Read more...]
Whether or not to appeal financial aid award offers is a question many students face this time of year. Maybe the award offer was not as much as you anticipated, or perhaps your circumstances have changed since you filed your application. There are several factors to take into consideration when deciding whether or not to appeal. Have your … [Read more...]
Greetings! Happy April! Now's the time for seniors to start making decisions about which school to attend. What factors should they consider? Keep reading for some helpful advice from USNews. For those of you with students in high school, you don't want to miss out on the extremely valuable and timely information in my College Funding … [Read more...]
Student loans have been making headlines lately, and for good reason. More than two-thirds of college undergraduates borrow money to pay for their education. The maze of options available to students can be confusing, but it’s essential to find out if you’re choosing the right loan for your individual circumstances. The wrong loan can mean … [Read more...]
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