By on January 27, 2010
With two children in custody after I divorced my ex-husband who also refused to pay his court-ordered child support, I decided to go back to school to finish my degree. In order to face the current economic status, I knew it was important not only for me but for our future to finish that degree that I have started ten years ago.
By on January 26, 2010
Many students look forward to applying for federal government student loans when trying to upgrade their educational status. Before going through this process they may try getting either scholarships, grants or bursaries which is known as free money. They will also attempt to apply to businesses who offer such programs and in return the student must work at the establishment at a contractual basis.
There are a lot of options available for those could not afford the college expenses and yet would want to go in for some higher studies and achieve something in life. For instance one can opt for the student loan facility.
By on June 1, 2009
The Federal PLUS Loan is a loan borrowed by a parent on behalf of a child to help pay for tuition and school related expenses at an eligible college or university, or by a graduate student for graduate school. The student must be enrolled at least half time, and the parent or graduate student must pass a credit check in order to receive this loan.
PLUS Loans are non-need based, which means you do not have to demonstrate financial need to qualify. Eligibility for the PLUS Loan depends on a modest credit check that determines whether the parent has adverse credit. …
By on May 31, 2009
In addition to Perkins Loans, the U.S. Department of Education administers the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program. Both the FFEL and Direct Loan programs consist of what are generally known as Stafford Loans (for students) and PLUS Loans for parents and graduate and professional degree students; PLUS Loans will be explained later.
Schools generally participate in either the FFEL or Direct Loan program but sometimes participate in both. Under the Direct Loan Program, the funds for your loan come directly from the …
