When you are headed to college you have a lot of decisions to make. You will need to figure out which school you want, apply for as many scholarships as you can, and of course find alternative college funding just in case the scholarships don’t pan out. When you are looking for student [...]
Are you beginning the process of figuring out how you’re going to pay for college? Financial aid is great – it’ll help you achieve your education dreams, but it’s a complex process with a growing variety of student loan options from which to choose. Assuming you’ve explored all opportunities for scholarships and [...]
Are you worried you can’t afford to further your education and get the degree that you require so that you can take your first step on the career ladder?
If you are then you are not alone. There is no doubt about it: Cost is a major factor in any decision to go back to school. [...]
College can be difficult to pay for unless you have financing. The government will only help so much with FAFSA, especially if you have a scholarship helping to pay the costs. Not everyone is awarded a scholarship or a full ride to a university. If you need more than the government or scholarship is willing [...]
Houston Community College system consists of six different colleges, each offering financial aid programs to its students. Federal grant aid and state and local grant aid offer financial support to students, if they fulfill the eligibility conditions.
Federal Grants Available
• Federal Pell Grant – Available for the undergraduate students, this financial grant is not repaid.
• Federal [...]
There is actually a student loan termed as PLUS Loan or a Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students. With this type of student loan, it is the parent who applies and takes all the obligations for the loan. Therefore, under this type of loan, the parent is the borrower while the student is the recipient. So [...]
The average college student graduating this year will be responsible for repaying student loans anywhere from $10,000 to $100,000 or more. One of the most important financial decisions these graduates will make is how they pay back their loans.
Protecting Your Credit
Student loan repayment has a direct impact on your credit ratings and, consequently, on your [...]