Good news for students who anticipate using federal Stafford loans this fall as part of their financial aid package. On July 1, the interest rate for new subsidized Stafford loans for undergraduate students will drop to 5.6% from the current rate of 6%. This rate, which applies to loans issued between July 1 and June [...]
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Stafford Loan Rates are Falling
Posted in Federal Aid, Loans on June 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Unemployed? The Trade Act Could Help You Go Back to School
Posted in Uncategorized on June 3, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Unemployment is unfortunately rising across the nation, and many affected wage earners are considering going back to college to increase their skills or otherwise redirect their careers. The federal Trade Act is available to help, though it is restricted in its use. By law, the Trade Act extends benefits to students whose qualified [...]