Saturday, November 21, 2009

paying for graduate school

Who's at Fault for the High Cost of Law School?

Are the U.S. News law school rankings so powerful they cause law school tuitions to increase? more >>

How Much Money Should I Borrow for College?

New, quick ways to figure out ahead of time how much student loan debt is too much. more >>

4 Ways to Find Cheap Student Loans

The recession has generated some unexpected silver linings in student loan options. more >>

Student Loan Forgiveness: What You Need to Know

Why your spouse's income could trip you up. more >>

Government Helps Low-Income Grad Students Pay for School

Loans to be capped at 15 percent of income, and those entering public service may get loans forgiven. more >>

4 Strategies to Save Money in Grad School

Getting through graduate school without putting yourself in the poorhouse. more >>

How to Go to Medical School for Free

A growing number of government agencies, universities, and charities are offering free rides. more >>

The Problem with Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs

Loan forgiveness for public service won't add up for most students, one official says. more >>

Can a 401(k) Pay for Grad School?

A college savings account lets you avoid taxes and withdrawal penalties. more >>

How to Get Financial Aid for Grad School

Asking the right questions will save you money. more >>

Why Perkins Loans Are Harder to Get This Year

As many as 50,000 students could miss out on the low-cost loans. more >>

Maximize Your Chances for Need-Based Grants or Scholarships

Almost all graduate students feel they are financially “needy” because of big tuition bills more >>

Your Employer Can Help Pay for Your Degree

At least half of all American workers get some sort of educational benefit from their jobs. more >>

More Grad School Free Money: Taxes

Even if you don't get a scholarship or grant, you might still get a little free money from Uncle Sam. more >>

Grad School Grants by Field

Focusing on certain fields will increase your chances of getting aid. more >>

6 Steps to Getting Free Money for Grad School

At least 40 percent of grad students get some free money. more >>

Free Money with Strings Attached: Loan Repayment

If you work in the public sector or in certain regions, charities or the government may help you out. more >>

Getting Schools to Fight Over You

Even highly ranked grad schools are themselves competing fiercely for the best applicants. more >>

Scholarship Search Sites

Be careful: Many so-called scholarships are little more than marketing schemes. more >>

Best Federal Loans for Graduate Students

Federally backed student loans have several advantages over private loans and credit cards. more >>

How to Reduce Your Borrowing Costs

It may be a wise move to borrow—in moderation and carefully—for your graduate education. more >>

Should You Consolidate Your Loans

Once you leave school, you can consolidate all of your federal student loans into one big debt. more >>

The Grad School Payoff

Educated people do so much better in so many aspects of life by deepening your mind. more >>

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