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10 Steps to Raise $15K or More for College Now
January 24, 2010
New tax breaks, campus jobs, and federal grants help students pay for college.
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Who's at Fault for the High Cost of Law School?
November 5, 2009
Are the U.S. News law school rankings so powerful they cause law school tuitions to increase?
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How Much Money Should I Borrow for College?
June 9, 2009
New, quick ways to figure out ahead of time how much student loan debt is too much.
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4 Ways to Find Cheap Student Loans
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
April 22, 2009
Why your spouse's income could trip you up.
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Government Helps Low-Income Grad Students Pay for School
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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4 Strategies to Save Money in Grad School
April 22, 2009
Getting through graduate school without putting yourself in the poorhouse.
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How to Go to Medical School for Free
June 2, 2008
A growing number of government agencies, universities, and charities are offering free rides.
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The Problem with Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs
May 28, 2008
Loan forgiveness for public service won't add up for most students, one official says.
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Can a 401(k) Pay for Grad School?
April 7, 2008
A college savings account lets you avoid taxes and withdrawal penalties.
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How to Get Financial Aid for Grad School
March 26, 2008
Asking the right questions will save you money.
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Why Perkins Loans Are Harder to Get This Year
March 25, 2008
As many as 50,000 students could miss out on the low-cost loans.
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Maximize Your Chances for Need-Based Grants or Scholarships
March 21, 2008
Almost all graduate students feel they are financially “needy” because of big tuition bills
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Grad School Grants by Field
March 21, 2008
Focusing on certain fields will increase your chances of getting aid.
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Free Money with Strings Attached: Loan Repayment
March 21, 2008
If you work in the public sector or in certain regions, charities or the government may help you out.
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6 Steps to Getting Free Money for Grad School
March 21, 2008
At least 40 percent of grad students get some free money.
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Your Employer Can Help Pay for Your Degree
March 21, 2008
At least half of all American workers get some sort of educational benefit from their jobs.
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More Grad School Free Money: Taxes
March 21, 2008
Even if you don't get a scholarship or grant, you might still get a little free money from Uncle Sam.
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Getting Schools to Fight Over You
March 21, 2008
Even highly ranked grad schools are themselves competing fiercely for the best applicants.
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Scholarship Search Sites
March 21, 2008
Be careful: Many so-called scholarships are little more than marketing schemes.
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Best Federal Loans for Graduate Students
March 21, 2008
Federally backed student loans have several advantages over private loans and credit cards.
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How to Reduce Your Borrowing Costs
March 21, 2008
It may be a wise move to borrow—in moderation and carefully—for your graduate education.
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Should You Consolidate Your Loans
March 21, 2008
Once you leave school, you can consolidate all of your federal student loans into one big debt.
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The Grad School Payoff
March 21, 2008
Educated people do so much better in so many aspects of life by deepening your mind.
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