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Dorms Add to Community Colleges’ Appeal
14 April 09 04:19 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

In an attempt to offer a low-cost alternative to college students who typically attend more expensive private and public institutions, community colleges have started building on-campus dorms, a move that may soon alter the commuter culture at such schools. Read More...

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Minnesota College Students May Miss Out on Pell Grant Increase
05 March 09 01:48 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

In spite of an increase to the maximum federal Pell Grant award of more than $800 — mandated by President Obama’s stimulus plan — Minnesota college students may not receive a single percent increase in funds due to the way the state distributes its Pell Read More...

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Colleges Step Up, Help Students With Extra Financial Aid
08 January 09 04:13 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

If recent data is any indication, families are struggling to come up with the cash they need to send their children to college, and schools across the country are doing something to help those who’ve come up short, reports The Chronicle of Higher Education Read More...

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