Monday 19 September 2011

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Opinion: Cost of a College Education Not Paying Off for Many Graduates

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:26 AM PDT

"Against the backdrop of a shaky job market that offers few guarantees, more people are asking the question: 'Is college still worth it?'" the Miami Herald writes. "The chorus of skeptics has grown...

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Sallie Mae Spent $530K Lobbying in 2Q

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:25 AM PDT

"Sallie Mae spent $530,000 lobbying the federal government in the second quarter on issues including the implementation of last year's overhaul of financial regulations," Business Week reports. "The...

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Debt Soaring With Tuition

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:23 AM PDT

"Part of the reason colleges cost so much is that they've always been complicated, labor-intensive enterprises, requiring highly trained and educated personnel - and lots of it, if a school hopes to...

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Guide to Student Loans: 3 Must-Know Facts About Stafford, Parent PLUS and Private Loans

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:22 AM PDT

"The primary loan the federal government issues to students is the Stafford loan. Stafford loans have maximum annual limits, and are broadly available, meaning that they are awarded both to students...

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Get Smart About College

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:22 AM PDT

"Parents and students like to believe they're purely rational when they make big decisions about what school to attend and how to pay the bills," the Wall Street Journal reports. "But even when...

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New York: Students Caught Off Guard by New Aid Payout Policy

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:04 AM PDT

"Due to a poorly publicized change in financial aid policy, hundreds of students at the University at Buffalo have not been able to pay their rent or buy their books, forcing some to fall behind and...

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How To Pay For College Right Now

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 12:33 AM PDT

"Familiarize yourself with financial aid terminology. You and your child will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form in order to have a chance at receiving federal...

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09-16: Appointment of Federal Student Aid's Chief Operating Officer

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 12:15 AM PDT

On September 15, 2011, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the appointment of James W. Runcie as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Department's Federal Student Aid office...

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09-16: Prior-Year LRDRs Not Included in FY 2009 Official Cohort Default Rate Package Sent to Some Schools

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 12:12 AM PDT

In a September 12, 2011 Electronic Announcement posted on the Information for Financial Aid Professional (IFAP) website, the Department of Education (ED) communicated that it distributed the fiscal...

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09-16: Direct Loan Processing Information – Master Promissory Notes

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 12:09 AM PDT

This is the third in a series of announcements providing processing information for schools participating in the Federal Direct Loan Program. Each announcement is intended to provide operational...

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