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10 Best Students Loan Options
What is a Subsidized Stafford Loan, a Federal Perkins Loan or a Direct PLUS loan? Why should you care? The variety of student loans can make the difference in availability and repayment options.
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4 Easy Steps to Application Sanity
"College application" and "sanity" are three words that don't necessarily seem to go together. In four simple steps, you can reel in the chaos and keep your child - and yourself - focused on the challenge at hand, without driving each other nuts.
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5 Steps you can take to Ensure your Kids are Ready for College
Whether it's years away or next year, it's never too early - or too late - to get involved in your child's college planning. Ask questions, encourage them to explore, talk - but don't push, and teach the merits of saving early. That's how you can help with the college process.
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5 Ways to Fund your Child's College Education
Hey Mack, got 20 grand lying around? You'd better, if you want to send your child to college - for one year. Between savings, loans, grants and scholarships, there are ways to lessen the college hit.
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All Scholarship Applications are Alike Right?
"Personalization" in the college application process is good. Just leave picture of yourself in a biking, your prize ribbons and algebra homework at home. Keep the mantra in mind: Personalize, don't dramatize.
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Are Student Loans Better Than Credit Cards
Whether to pay for college with a student loan or a credit card comes down to simple math: The variable rates and demanding pay schedules of credit cards means the "cycle of debt" could go on indefinitely. That's no way to start the rest of your life.
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Canadian Student Funding Loans & Options
Need to learn more about student loans in Canada? Discover how a joint Federal and Provincial program that determines the amount of and eligibility for a loan different between the Provinces.
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College Interview General Preparation
Intimidating as it may be, the college interview process is not meant to belittle, embarrass or antagonize the prospect. Yet done well, both the applicant and the college representative can come to know one another - and whether they're well suited for each other.
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College Planning Starts Early
Once upon a time, the college application process started in the fall of a high school student's senior year. Now, with entrance competition keen, the process starts with the very first ninth-grade report card. Prepare early to stay ahead of the pack.
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Five ways Consolidating Student Loans can Save you Money
A student loan here, a student loan there… Pretty soon, you're talking real debt. Since most students take out numerous loans for college, consolidating debt into one interest rate and monthly payment can help reel in a daunting reality.
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Higher Education: Finding the Right College for you
It's been said that there's a college out there for everyone. Finding your perfect college requires balancing your grades, extra-curricular activities, cost, distance from home - and chances of getting accepted. And believe it or not, the process can even be fun.
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Interview Preparation Tips and Advice
Headed to a college interview? Prepare for every facet of the experience - from the questions you might be asked to how you'll feel sitting in the waiting room to what you'll wear, what you'll eat and what you'll say. Prepare early so you won't be as intimidated later.
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Paying for College
Savings, scholarships, grants and loans. If you're planning to send a child to college, you've probably pondered every conceivable funding option. The solution: Plan early.
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Paying for College Scholarships and Federal Aid
Need to learn about college funding sources and resources? A variety of solutions exist - just learn what's out there and choose what's best for your needs.
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