4 Ways to Find Cheap Student Loans

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Simpletuition.com is a great way to find and compare the various student loan options available to you. www.simpletuition.com It is very simple and easy to use.

Eric of MA 6:37PM June 14, 2011

You cannot apply for a loan over a website. Also, it would help if you proofread your messages because asking for financial aid and not being able to spell correctly really doesn't help your cause.

Jess of CA 10:17PM May 23, 2010

am bukenya said ugandan 22 year old,a student in islamic universty ugndan,persuimg adegee in business computing...am kindly requesting for financial aid to finish my degree am i 2nd year ...i lost my parents and still i cater for my litle brother and sister things are no eassy for me ,my regestration no is 208-0333012-1240 i will be glad if am considerd positvely
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bukenya said of FL 10:43AM January 22, 2010

i looking for sponsor that i can complete my diploma course to degree.so i am very glad to send my request to u.for any work to cause excel i ca engaging in it.really i expect a good answers.

Shedrack of TX 5:52AM August 24, 2009

Kate of IL makes some excellent points in her post. I am choosing to go back to school for my second choice career, because the job market is rock solid compared to my first choice. They are both great fields, but the job security wins out. I can literally work anywhere in the country, and quit and pick up work at will at a salary of 55-70k, or from $60-70 per hour (4-5hrs/day). Thats a career benefit thats hard to beat, and that I cant pass up. My first choice would be more interesting to me, but Id have to be in the field a long time or go into private practice to make real money. Also, jobs are much harder to come by. In this world, job security rules.
As far as her concerns about being passed over by the federal government due to age, that sucks. But I may be able to shed a little light on it. As far as I know, the federal government officially/unofficially doesn't like to hire anyone over 37 years old. This is because at that age, a 20 year career would give them the option of retiring at the maximum age that the government prefers to keep employees, around 57 years old. So, they like to hire at a maximum age of 37 due to the federal pension requirements for federal employees.

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daria of WY 5:04PM August 18, 2009

Dear Mr. Lancaster:
The best way to find out about scholarships is to visit your local library and ask about these. There are many publications that list foundations and other institutions that offer help to those who wish to further their education. One such book is "Scholarships, Fellowships and Loans: A Guide to Education-related Financial Aid Progams for Students and Professionals," which is published by Thompson-Gale. Another source you might investigate is "Foundation Grants to Individuals," published by the Foundation Center. Many of these titles come out in a new edition each year, so the information is generally very up-to-date. I hope this information helps you in your quest for education. In case you're wondering, I am a librarian and these are the same books I recommend to my patrons when they ask me questions such as yours.

Mike Bemis of MN 10:56PM August 12, 2009

To Whom This letter may conern:
I filled out my fafsa and got a pell grant and then there is a web sit called either fast.web or something like that and then when I was going to a community college in Odessa, Texas my community helped me some.
There are also things like stipends and one would have to check with their local community college of their local University and go into the financial aid department and ask as every state is and has separate rules.
Because one is a woman that may make a difference as well.
My last child's father was good at getting grants and scholarships for the University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
Very truly yours,
Cheryl Mary Hitch

Cheryl Mary Hitch 6:04PM June 28, 2009

I have federal student loans used up but I am only have a little more to go for I can graduate can I get some advice on how to finish the rest. I am 43 years old.

mary of TX 10:49PM June 27, 2009

I am 53 years old and want to attend a PsyD (or PhD)program. I am trying to find someone that could help me find grants or scholarships. I am also interested in teaching. So far the contacts made from on-line schools have not provided me with any information about obtainng grants/scholarships.

Leonard Lancaster of CA 2:39AM May 26, 2009