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America's Best Colleges 2009
posted: 16 DAYS 6 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: College Finance, Specials, Student Loans
Yes, the trio of Harvard, Princeton and Yale sit atop the heap once again, but in what order? Click through our gallery of the top 25 schools on this year's list from U.S. News and World Report and find out which schools made the grade.
College on a Dime: Middle Class Math
posted: 16 DAYS 22 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: College Finance, Student Loans
A new study says that 40 percent of families don't consider cost when picking a college, but that sounds crazy to blogger Zac Bissonnette, a sophomore at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and an expert on getting a great education without going broke. In his latest in his series, he explains why financial consideration should matter.
Where You Go to School Does Matter
posted: 33 DAYS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: College Finance, Student Loans
Any Ivy League education is enough to get you more pay later on in life, according to a new study by Payscale, Inc., an online provider of global compensation data. What school gives you the biggest lift in life? Click to find out.
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We'll give you a hint, it's not Harvard.
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posted: 46 DAYS 21 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
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Loans & Interest Deductions
posted: 46 DAYS 21 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Student Loans, Loans, Taxes, Tax Advice, Tax Deduction
You may not be able to avoid borrowing some money to help pay for college. Get an overview of your options and learn about possible interest deductions on your taxes and the income limits that apply.
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Stafford Loans
posted: 46 DAYS 21 HOURS AGOcomments: 0
filed under: Student Loans
Unlike a grant or scholarship, student loans must be repaid. One type of student loan is a Stafford loan, which is a federal loan program that makes payments directly to the student. Stafford loans come in two types: subsidized and unsubsidized. Learn more about this popular loan option.
PLUS Loans
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Unlike Stafford and Perkins loans, Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) loans are made to the parents of the college student.
Perkins Loans
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Because Perkins loans are paid directly to the college, they are also considered a form of campus-based aid. Often, the school disburses the loan in two payments during an academic year.
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Saving for College: Basics
Saving for college gets easier the earlier you plan. Read more on student loans, 529 plans, education tax credits and other innovative ways to save.
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- College Tuition Costs
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- Deducting Expenses
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