Student Loans

What Are Graduate Plus Student Loans?

If you are considering attending graduate school, you are already aware that it can be cost prohibitive without financial aid such as student loans and federal grants. Considering the huge boost a graduate degree can mean for your career, it is worthwhile for you to look into all forms of financial assistance, including the graduate plus loan.

Student Loan Bill Goes To President

Well, you know it had to happen. The Student Loan Bill goes to the President for his signature. This will put many of the student loan subsidies under the Governments control…yikes! You know, the same government that thought it was a good idea to bail out banks and auto companies. The same Government that started the Cash For Clunkers program and underfunded and miscalculated, not once…oh no…but twice in two months!

Student Loans and Scholarships For Nursing and Nursing School

Student Loans and Scholarships for Nurses and Health Field Workers

Nursing and the medical field happens to be one of the bright spots in this economy. This field is normally under staffed and there is nearly always a demand for qualified people in the health field. The pay and benefits are also generally above average. The successful Nursing student with up-to-date skills can nearly pick the place they want to work. Many nursing students shop around to find the very best job offer than can get. Many times this means moving out of state. Our sponsors on this page have more in-depth and specifics on these programs as well as job placements.

Sallie Mae Expects Student Loan Write Offs To Increase In 2009

I just read an article in Newsweek that says Sallie Mae expects their private student loan write offs to increase in 2009. Wow, color me surprised! NOT!

Colby College To Replace Student Loans With Grants

Colby College To Replace Student Loans With Grants

In the previous post, we discussed why it was that some college’s could reduce college tuition while others saw fit to increase college tuition so they could increase financial aid to students.

Now we see another college stepping up and doing what’s right for the student, not the faculties pocket books.