Stafford Student Loan News

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

 

10.26.09 | Graduate Loan Deferment

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The day you can hoist your graduate degree overhead will be a proud day no doubt, but then the reality sets in. How much did I borrow for this piece of paper exactly?

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10.26.09 | Can a Power of Attorney Sign my Stafford MPN?

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Yes, a third party with power of attorney for the borrower may sign a Stafford promissory note if the borrower is unable to sign.

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10.22.09 | Help, My Parents Won’t Complete the FAFSA

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Are your Mom and Dad not willing to file the FAFSA with you because they don’t want people knowing their earnings? Are they instead willing to co-sign on a private student loan? If this is the case the logic behind their actions is illogical.

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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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10.22.09 | Which Teacher Forgiveness Plan Should I Choose?

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There are two types of teacher forgiveness plans you may qualify for if you took our federal Stafford loans.

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10.15.09 | Right Place, Right Time for Federal Aid

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America has seen a surge in the average age of students enrolling in college (non-traditional) over the past few years since the economy went south. For once being older may work in your favor.

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10.14.09 | What Are Entrance And Exit Counseling?

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Would you lend someone money if you did not know they would pay it back?
The US government gives out $60 billion in federal student loans every year. This is a lot of money and the government needs to make sure that they will get it back. Any student who receives federal financial aid, including the [...]

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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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10.13.09 | You Can Still Qualify for Federal Aid If You Do Poorly in School

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If your GPA falls below a 2.0 you still may be eligible for federal aid. H0w the process works is that you are given a semester to raise your cumulative GPA to above 2.0 (the probationary period). If you are unable to do so you may be sanctioned to financial aid suspension or dismissal from the school.

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10.09.09 | Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards

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Did you realize that when you withdraw from a class it may hurts your federal aid? Isn’t that ridiculous? At least I think so. As it is you are already out the money for the class, but you may get hit with a double whammy.

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