With federal student loan interest rates set to rise this coming academic year, paying for college is becoming increasingly difficult—and many are wondering, “is it still worth it?” The answer, according to a recent analysis by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, is still a resounding “yes.” The study found that college graduates not …
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Twenty percent of American adults carry student loan debt. Are you one of them? According to a recent Urban Institute report, the amounts people are borrowing are increasing sharply. The trend isn’t exclusive to one particular demographic, either. Adults of all ages and backgrounds are coming out of school with tens of thousands of dollars …
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It’s not shocking to recent graduates who find themselves swimming in student loan debt, nor is it news to those who are struggling to find enough money for their own or a family member’s tuition—the cost of higher education is increasing around the country. At the same time, public funding for higher education is declining. A …
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With the increasing cost of tuition and rising student loan debt getting more media coverage than ever before, one quote has emerged to perfectly sum up the issue. In an interview with Bloomberg, Dr. Steve Sherick finished his tale of life as an entrepreneurial, but debt-ridden, young doctor with the statement, “you have to be …
As the cost of higher education rises, applying for financial aid has never been more crucial. When it comes to paying for college, financial assistance can make your education more affordable. Before you apply for aid, it is a good idea to understand the cost of your education and how much financial aid you need. …
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Entering college is a momentous step, but it can also be an expensive one. With the cost of a college education rising, more students are depending on financial aid to complete their education. It is critically important in planning for college to know what the total cost of your education will be and how much …
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You may be nearing the end of your college career, but that doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. If you’ve taken out education loans like most students do, you can look forward to years of paying for college. Preparing now can make the financial road ahead a little less bumpy. 1. Get a Job You …
Jen Smialek finished graduate school $26,000 in debt. She used her master’s degree in education for a single year before being laid off and changing professions. Now she’s in the Internet marketing business, and her expensive degree is essentially useless. She recently told her story to CNNMoney. What did she do wrong? In short, nothing. …
On a previous post, Mike covered the basics on how to apply for financial aid. In this post is a brief look at scholarships for graduate students. There are many scholarship links out there, so I’ll focus on one. Here’s the link to Colorado State University’s Student Financial Services scholarship webpage.
It isn’t any secret that tuition continues to rise and the thought of paying for your education is becoming quite daunting. This blog is the first of a two-part series on financial aid.
