Many aid packages include Direct Loans, which may be subsidized or unsubsidized. The difference is simple: with an unsubsidized loan, interest accrues starting on day 1 of the loan even if you choose to defer while in school. With a subsidized loan,
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If a financial aid package is a big part of your college decision, you must read this recent article from the New York Times.
Graduating seniors who are college-bound should have received their financial aid offers by April 1. (If you didn’t, get in touch with the school immediately.) College counselor Julia Surtshin recommends a three-step process for evaluating
With the economy mostly recovered from the recession that began in 2008, things should be looking up for public education funding, right? That’s what I thought, so when I read about the University of Oregon’s proposed 4.8% tuition hike for next year, I thought this deserved some research. Fortunately, Young Invincibles’ Student Impact Project,
I know, I’ve been harping on the FAFSA lately. (Did you fill it out yet? If not, go here to do so.) For those who still have some time before applying to schools, let’s switch gears and talk about where aid comes from. Refresher: Three primary sources of aid: federal government, state governments, and institutions.