Student financial aid is often the first question people ask.The answer is always the same: How much can I afford?That question isn’t just based on what you can afford, it’s also based on whether you can get a good, free scholarship.And, as it turns out, that depends on how you pay for it.If you’re looking…
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Which states have a tax credit for student loans?
Some states offer grants to help students pay off their federal student loans.Here’s how to know which states have tax credits and how to apply for them.1.Washington State: The Washington State Student Loan Repayment Program is a tax-free state-based loan program.The state provides $1,000 of free loan forgiveness for people who have at least $60,000…
What if we could get a college student a scholarship to live on campus?
In honor of the birth of my grandchild, I’m posting a series of posts on how we could take the pressure off our college students and allow them to have fun on campus. I have to admit that I’m a bit skeptical about this idea, given that I am a college parent and have been for…
College students and their sexual lives
By Emily KallmanPublished Mar 05, 2018 02:04:10A lot of young people are being turned off by the college experience, and they’re finding it hard to make friends and find a job.That’s according to a new study by the Associated Press.The AP examined a survey of nearly 400 college students in the U.S. and found that…
How to find and pay for college with financial aid
Students are having to work harder than ever to find the money they need to pay for school and to pay off debt.As of this writing, only about $17.3 billion is available in Pell Grants and scholarships, which are often used to pay tuition and fees.That figure has remained steady over the last decade.But even…
‘We’re a sorority, but we’re not really a sororium’: Sex, dating, and sexual health in the Irish student internships
We’re not just Irish students who are interning on campus.We’re also young people who are taking a risk on a new career, one that could lead to financial security and independence.The Irish Times is reporting that some students, particularly those in the financial aid and graduate school sectors, are turning to sexual health and dating…
How to find a college that’s right for you
I’m not a big college student, but I’ve found that I’m a good student in college.I’m an average student in that I can finish my degree in six months, so I can make money in my 30s.But if I want to graduate, I have to take out a student loan and I can’t get loans…
The best spring break internships
The spring break is upon us.With the number of people looking to get away from home for a few weeks has never been higher.But who wants to be the person who has to spend the entire semester trying to get through an internship when they could just stay home and enjoy themselves?While there are many…
How to use the College Poll to help you decide on college
The College Poll has been around for decades, but its latest incarnation has a brand new twist.The new version of the College poll has a new algorithm that gives students a “score” based on their college choices.The score is a “snapshot” of how much each student would be likely to spend if they did all…
Students and families will be eligible to borrow up to $7,000 to pay for college – Financial Aid Canada
Students and their families can borrow up as much as $7.5 million to pay tuition and fees for the next five years in Ontario.In the 2017-2018 academic year, families and individuals can borrow $5.5 billion and students can borrow an additional $3.5 to $4.5bn to pay off their loans.Students will also be eligible for an…
