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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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Stimulus Funds Give Oregon Pell-Grant Recipients a Boost
07 April 09 11:54 AM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

Funding from President Obama’s stimulus plan will soon reach Oregon college students in the form of almost $280 million in Pell Grant funds, a 41-percent jump over the previous year. Read More...

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2010 College Enrollment Numbers May Not Be So Bad, Survey Reveals
02 April 09 02:51 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

Although school administrators across the nation are reporting an increase in applications, they’re worried about just how many college students will actually enroll in their institutions this fall as families continue to tighten their budgets amid this recession. 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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Survey Shows New England Families Can Still Access Federal Student Loans, Despite Loss of Lenders
11 September 08 03:29 PM | Student Loan Girl | 0 Comments   

According to a regional survey of financial aid officers from 214 New England colleges and universities, students and parents have had few problems accessing federal student loans this year, but financial aid administrators have lingering doubts about Read More...

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