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Student Loan Interest Rates Drop for 2020-21
Posted on July 3, 2020 at 9:45 AM |
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Caviar College Dreams on a Shoestring Budget
Posted on June 16, 2019 at 11:14 AM |
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A Gift for Fathers
Posted on June 18, 2017 at 4:15 PM |
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Because we equate college quality and career success, we often throw caution out the window when considering colleges. People are afraid that if they are good consumers, their child will somehow lose out. This is not true. Saving money on college costs begins at college selection. Colleges have reputations for being generous or not. Matching student achievement with colleges helps enhance student chances of winning scholarships. |
Student Loan Interest Rates Rise for Students and Parents
Posted on May 28, 2017 at 4:48 PM |
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While the interest rate for students is still reasonable, I noticed that some parents were beginning to skip the parent PLUS loan in favor of loans from their banks and credit unions two years ago. Financial institutions have been offering plans that permit repayment schedules beginning after graduation similar those offered by the federal student loan program. Some of these loans offer both fixed and variable interest options aand skip the origination fee charged by the federal student loan. |
Saving Money on College
Posted on August 23, 2016 at 11:10 AM |
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Students, Parents and College Costs
Posted on February 9, 2016 at 2:09 PM |
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It pays to include out of state colleges and private colleges in the mix of colleges a student considers. State colleges have lower tuition but also are less likely to give large sums of money away to incoming freshmen. Out of state colleges will sometimes give money to out of state students to encourage them to accept an admissions offer. Private colleges can be some of the most generous schools. Private colleges often give students scholarships that bring college cost down to public college levels. It is not unusual for a student to get a better deal at a private or out of state college than they get from an in-state college. The key is it keep an open mind and keep the prospective college freshman aware of the amount parents can give or borrow to meet college costs. |
How much does college cost?
Posted on February 6, 2016 at 12:00 PM |
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In State Tuition at Out of State Colleges
Posted on June 3, 2015 at 12:03 PM |
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Many states have articulation agreements with neighboring states to allow their students to pay in-state tuition rates at an out of state college. The usual condition is that students must enroll in a major not offered at a public college in their home state. Another condition is that students must apply for this opportunity and the allowable majors can change. States are not obligated to participate and can opt out of participating in agreements. Each state has a different sign up process and arrangement regarding which majors are applicable. As an example, students who are legal residents of Virginia have the opportunity to study in 14 other states in 117 college majors at in-state rates if they are approved. Students and parents can visit www.schev.edu for a detailed list. On the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia website, there are disclaimers now about the fact that North Carolina no longer participates and although Maryland participates, the University of Maryland does not. Families engaged in a college search in any state should consult their state higher education agency for more information on opportunities in their state to study at colleges out of their state at in-state tuition rates. |
In-state public colleges don't necessarily offer the best deals available
Posted on November 16, 2013 at 2:04 PM |
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The best strategy is to search for colleges that offer the best academic programs and are the best fit academically and in size and other features. Apply to 8-10 colleges and then wait for the offers to roll in with the understanding that all offers will be analyzed for the best deal. |
What's the payoff on your college investment?
Posted on June 30, 2013 at 6:34 PM |
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Students and their families should consider the average salary for the occupation the student will pursue when deciding how much to invest on college costs. For example, if an occupation in art or public service will pay on average $35,000 per year, the student could choose a college with a lower sticker price. Since many students borrow, the lower sticker price would result in more affordable student loan monthly repayments. A student whose expected salary will be $70,000 could decide to invest a little more in college costs because he will be in position to pay more in monthly student loan repayments. To further maximize investment in college, students should consider college a four year job interview. Meet individuals who are in the field. Network with them. Consider what they will be looking for and how to prepare. Look for intern and summer job opportunities in your field. Focusing on future job prospects now is another way to make college payoff later. |
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