Stafford Student Loan News

A blog about Stafford student loan news and information. A publication of the Student Loan Network.

 

10.22.09 | So, you think your parents make too much?

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Some families think that their income is to high to qualify for any federal financial aid, however anyone is eligible for an unsubsidized Stafford loan.

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10.13.09 | Why Some People Do Not File the FAFSA

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Some people choose not to file a FAFSA. This is a frequent and sometimes costly mistake that students and their parents make when financially planning for college.

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09.15.09 | Federal Loan Bankruptcy Claim – A Student’s Revenge

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Tuesday Observation
I’ve heard from hundreds of malcontent students about the bailout packages the government has been handing out like beads at Mardi Gras this year. It’s not that they disagree with the plans necessarily, but rather, are asking where’s mine? I even blogged about the cash for clunkers plan last month and how those funds [...]

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08.13.09 | Bad Credit Student Loans

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We are often asked: What loans are available for students with bad credit?”.  In short, your options are limited.
We would always recommend you work on building your credit.  Visit www.studentplatinum.com to learn more about credit, how to build good credit and how to repair your credit if it goes south.
For some detailed information on Bad [...]

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07.20.09 | What does federal aid consist of?

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When you hear the term “federal student aid” that can be classified into one of three categories.
Grants: Free money that doesn’t have to be repaid, except in some cases when you withdraw from school.
Work-study: You earn money to pay for your education.
Loans: You borrow money for school, which you must repay with interest.

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07.14.09 | Key Republican Says ‘Fight Is Not Over’ on Student Loans

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“Republicans haven’t given up on the guaranteed-loan program, Rep. John Kline of Minnesota said today. They have just been preoccupied with health care and other pressing issues,” The Chronicle of Higher Education reports. “‘I remain hopeful we can keep some private capital in this and keep the private sector involved,’ the new top Republican on the House education committee told three higher-education reporters in an interview. ‘We’re not rolling over.’”

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