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February 2017 Newsletter: How Do Income and Assets Impact Aid?

February 2017 Newsletter College Prices Hit New Record Highs in 2016! It’s already February! 2017 is a new year, with new rules for college financial aid application deadlines and awards. Many colleges’ financial aid deadlines are earlier than previous years! If you have a High School senior, and you have not yet submitted the FAFSA and…

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PAYE Program: Initiative to Extend Eligibility

It’s no secret that one of the biggest downfalls for students manifests itself via loan debt, which causes a litany of other issues that affect them far past their graduation date. Recently Obama’s initiative to extend the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) program, intended to alleviate some of the student loan burden, has earned a…

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Staying on Top of Your Student Loans: 3 Common Habits & Solutions

You’ve taken the big step of borrowing student loan money.  While you’ve conquered one hurdle, the next challenges will arise in how you handle your loan situation throughout your college years.  Avoid these 3 habits and keep our suggestions in mind to break bad habits—with student loans and in life! Keeping Tabs of Your Debt…

Is Selective Service Registration Required Before Receiving Federal Student Aid?

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 will be…