Subscribe to this tag Pay Off Your Student Loan with Help from Uncle Sam
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Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - July 1, 2009
6 tips for maximizing your loan relief under a new government program.
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Financial Aid Form Gets a Little Easier
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Kim Clark
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Education - June 25, 2009
The dreaded federal financial aid form will be easier for some families to fill out next year.
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10 Tips for Getting More Financial Aid
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Kim Clark
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Money & Business - June 16, 2009
Schools are approving a record number of appeals and giving more aid.
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How Much Money Should I Borrow for College?
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Kim Clark
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Education - June 9, 2009
New, quick ways to figure out ahead of time how much student loan debt is too much.
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How Safe Is Your College Savings Account?
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Kim Clark
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Education - May 29, 2009
Some families could be hit hard by the 529 savings plans losses in Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Alabama.
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Which Colleges Leave Students With the Most Debt?
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Kim Clark
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Education - May 21, 2009
Students at for-profit colleges tend to have more debt than those at private and public colleges.
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Here Are the Bright Spots for Scholarships
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Kim Clark
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Education - May 14, 2009
Despite the recession, 3 types of college students might get more and bigger scholarships this fall.
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Oops! I Forgot to Apply to College
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Kim Clark
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Education - May 5, 2009
Don't panic: More than 250 colleges are still accepting applications for fall enrollment.
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How to Get Back $2,500 in Tuition Money
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Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - May 5, 2009
A new tax credit can give families up to $2,500 back per student in college.
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4 Ways to Find Cheap Student Loans
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Kim Clark
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Education - April 30, 2009
The recession has generated some unexpected silver linings in student loan options.
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Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know
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Kim Clark
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Education - April 22, 2009
Why your spouse's income could trip you up.
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4 Strategies to Save Money in Grad School
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Kim Clark
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Education - April 22, 2009
Getting through graduate school without putting yourself in the poorhouse.
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Government Helps Low-Income Grad Students Pay for School
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Kim Clark
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Education - April 22, 2009
Loans to be capped at 15 percent of income, and those entering public service may get loans forgiven.
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What to Expect if You Were Wait-Listed
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Kim Clark
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Education - April 6, 2009
Many colleges expect to admit more wait-listed students this year, but that news is bittersweet.
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Financial Aid Offices Told to Give More Help
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Kim Clark
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Education - April 3, 2009
The government tells financial aid offices to help families whose incomes have changed.
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Online Education Offers Access and Affordability
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Kim Clark
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Education - April 2, 2009
Improvements in the quality of online courses are attracting millions of people to enroll.
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6 Ways to Get Free Cash for College
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Kim Clark
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College Cash 101 - March 31, 2009
States, colleges, and credit cards can add money to your college savings account
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4 Reasons a Rejection Letter Isn't Always the End
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Kim Clark
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Education - March 10, 2009
In some cases, you can appeal the admission decision or get advice on how to transfer in.
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College Acceptance Letters Are Glitzier, but Rejections Are Harsher
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Kim Clark
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Education - February 25, 2009
College admission letters get fancy so students will enroll, but electronic rejections rise, too.
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How to Handle the Recession
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Kim Clark
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Education - February 12, 2009
Money's tight everywhere, but there is some new help for paying off loans and tuition.
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How the Stimulus Helps You Pay for College
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Kim Clark
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Education - February 12, 2009
Experts say the tax credits probably won't help much, but the Pell grant increase could work.
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Why Black Colleges Might Be the Best Bargains
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Kim Clark
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Education - February 9, 2009
The recession has hit some campuses hard but also is opening opportunities for students of all races.
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What Arne Duncan Thinks of No Child Left Behind
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Eddy RamÃrez
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Kim Clark
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Education - February 5, 2009
The new education secretary talks about the controversial law and financial aid forms.
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New Scholarships for Laid-Off Workers
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Kim Clark
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Education - February 2, 2009
The unemployed can go to college free at a growing number of schools.
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Help for Paying Off Your Student Loans
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Kim Clark
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Education - January 30, 2009
A new program makes paying federal student loans more affordable for low-income borrowers.
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