Florida Senate Rolls Out Increase in Education Funding, Higher Ed Cuts Posted: 07 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST "With a relatively sunny unemployment report released last week, Senate President Mike Haridopolos, R-Merritt Island, suggested his chamber is now ready to move forward," the News-Press reports.... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
A Policy Wonk Brings Data on College Costs to the Table Posted: 07 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST "The dozen higher-education leaders summoned to the White House in December to talk about college affordability included 10 prominent college presidents and the head of one of the nation's most... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
Verification Site Provides New Information, Clarification Posted: 07 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST "The U.S. Department of Education added a section about verification to its program integrity question-and-answer website," Mandy Sponholtz, policy specialist, writes for USA Funds' Education Access... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
Auto and Student Loans Drive Borrowing Surge Posted: 07 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST "In another sign that the credit freeze is thawing, the Federal Reserve said Americans ramped up their borrowing at the end of 2011," the Wall Street Journal reports. "The most recent gains largely... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
Opinion: Families Must Do Their College Loan Homework Posted: 07 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST "Although students can file the FAFSA for the upcoming fall semester until June 30, February is crunch time," columnist Esther Cepeda writes for the Statesman Journal. "Fear of confronting family... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
'Best Value' Colleges: Some Have High Price Tags Posted: 07 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST "The latest list of America's 'best value' colleges includes several with the highest sticker prices in the nation, according to a new ranking released Monday," USA Today reports. "Among the schools... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
West Virginia's University of Charleston: How We Cut Tuition By 22% Posted: 07 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST "After seeing enrollment decline for the first time in a decade, the University of Charleston, in West Virginia, slashed tuition by 22% for the upcoming school year hoping to entice more... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
Applying For Financial Aid Without The Fear Factor Posted: 07 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST "Application deadlines for financial aid like grants, scholarships and student loans are just around the corner," NPR reports. "But many students may need help getting their paperwork in order." For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
Opinion: The Student Loan Crisis Is Crippling America's Families – Is The Economy Next? Posted: 07 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST "John Rao, an attorney with the National Consumer Law Center and vice president of the NACBA is calling for the restoration of the bankruptcy discharge for student loans, and a reasonable statute of... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
Bankruptcy Lawyers Warn of Student-Loan 'Debt Bomb' as Client Caseloads Rise Posted: 07 Feb 2012 04:00 PM PST "More struggling borrowers are seeking relief from their student loans, according to a survey by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys," the Chronicle of Higher Education reports.... For more great financial aid news and updates, visit http://www.financialaidnews.com/ |
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