In recent years major pieces of legislation have been signed into law that make significant changes to federal loan programs for students in higher education. In 2007, President Bush signed […]
There are two types of loans available to college students: loans from the federal government and loans from private lenders. With private lenders, there is much variability since the interest […]
• Subsidized loans, for students with demonstrated financial need, have the interest on them paid by the government while the student is enrolled• Unsubsidized loans accrue interest while the student […]
Every summer some students fall victim to the “summer slide,” the name for the learning loss that occurs during summer vacation. The slide is particularly pronounced for economically disadvantaged students […]
There are many ways to find summer internships or volunteer opportunities. Networking can be very effective: ask your relatives, family friends, or teachers/professors if they know of any companies or […]
For most students, summer comes as a relief, a chance to unwind and take a break from their hectic school-year schedules. It is also a time when many students try […]
With June comes the end of the year, the school year that is. As classes are winding down and temperatures rise, we wanted to offer some helpful information for everyone […]