Thursday, May 11, 2006

Student Loan - State tops U.S. in students denied aid after drug offense


State tops U.S. in students denied aid after drug offense
More than 31,000 California college students forfeited their shot at federal financial aid because of a past drug conviction, newly released records show.

Students weigh college financial aid packages
Millions of high school seniors have until May 1 to decide where they are going to college. One of the critical factors in the decision is money -- as in how much aid colleges are offering.

SUSAN TOMPOR: Act quickly to keep rein on college loans
Now here's a gift idea for debt-burdened college grads that could have a lot more punch than a monogrammed money clip. Give that grad a gentle nudge and suggest that he or she consolidate those federally backed student loans. And make it clear they've got to do it by June 30.

MOHELA chair says latest Blunt plan raises new questions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Gov. Matt Blunts latest plan for spending the proceeds of Missouris college loan authority proposes that the organization give the money directly to universities.

No-brainer: Combine your student loans now
With interest rates set to rise for borrowers under the federal student loan program, experts say consolidating your college debt now can save you thousands of dollars. -- By Gayle B. Ronan

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