Tuesday 29 May 2012

Financial Aid News

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GOP Blames Obama for Student Debt in Swing-State NH, Ignores Origins of Problem

Posted: 28 May 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"New Hampshire isn't just first in the nation when it comes to hosting presidential primaries," the Washington Post reports. "It also ranks first in student-loan debt, and now the winner of the...

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Facing Facts

Posted: 28 May 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"The college 'completion agenda' has helped community colleges face facts about where they fall short," Inside Higher Ed reports. "But if the focus on completion gets too singular, two-year colleges...

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NASFAA Conference: GAO Seeks Volunteers for Focus Groups on Regulatory Burden

Posted: 28 May 2012 05:00 PM PDT

Attention NASFAA 2012 Conference Attendees: The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) wants to hear what you have to say about the burdens and benefits of federal requirements for institutions...

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For-Profit School Coalition Retreating From K Street Lobbying

Posted: 28 May 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"A prime player in the debate over for-profit schools has pulled back on its lobbying campaign," The Hill reports. "The Coalition for Educational Success, an alliance of several for-profit schools,...

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05-25: Deadline Extended for Required Upgrade to EDconnect 8.1 or TDClient 3.2

Posted: 28 May 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The Department of Education is in the process of implementing an upgrade to all components of the Student Aid Internet Gateway (SAIG). New versions of EDconnect and TDClient were posted to the...

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What College Tuition Will Look Like in 18 Years

Posted: 28 May 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"Soaring education costs could end up rupturing your nest egg--and bring your child to the brink of bankruptcy before he even gets his first job," CNBC reports. "Even the top one percent may get a...

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Federal Need Analysis Methodology for the 2013-14 Award Year: Federal Pell Grant, Perkins Loan, Work-Study, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct Loan and TEACH Grant Programs

Posted: 28 May 2012 05:00 PM PDT

The Department of Education has released the annual updates to the tables that will be used in the statutory "Federal Need Analysis Methodology'' to determine a student's expected family contribution...

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College Dropouts have Debt But No Degree

Posted: 28 May 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"As the nation amasses more than $1 trillion in student loans, education experts say a vexing new problem has emerged: A growing number of young people have a mountain of debt but no degree to show...

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Thinking about Consolidating Student Loans? Sites Offer Help

Posted: 28 May 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"Student loans offer an invaluable avenue to help cover the cost of higher education," the Columbus Dispatch reports. "But they also can place a financial burden on students once they graduate."

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Professional Explains Where to Start When Looking for Financial Aid

Posted: 28 May 2012 05:00 PM PDT

"When associate's and bachelor's degree seekers first begin the financial aid process, it may seem like an endless maze of scholarships, loans and grants," according to U.S. News and World Report....

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