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A commonly asked question is if a credit score affects your ability to receive federal student loans. And similarly, does receiving financial aid have an impact on your eventual credit score? This is a great question because it covers credit,…
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Create a LinkedIn Profile It doesn’t matter if you’re pursuing a post-secondary option or entering the workforce, a LinkedIn profile helps establish credibility and your online presence. More importantly, how you establish your profile is very important. It is the…
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So you’ve gone through the hard work of applying for colleges and received the award letter from your choice school. The only problem? It’s not enough money. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to end here. There are still options to negotiate…
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Geisinger and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine (based out of Pennsylvania) recently announced that it would offer a debt-free medical school option. The official name is the Geisinger Primary Care Scholars Program. The program guidelines are pretty simple, but…
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Yes, it is true that some colleges meet 100% of need. As we all know, parents and students are always on the lookout for creative ways to pay for college. For students with excellent academic standings and outstanding extracurricular resumes,…
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So you’ve made it to the finish line! You have been accepted to a handful of colleges, picked the college of your dreams, finished up the FAFSA, secured an aid package that works for you and you’re all ready to…
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When you think about attending college, you probably have put a little thought into what it might cost. Still, you might have some standard questions like: Will I pay the tuition rate listed on the school’s website? Will I qualify…
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A Pell Grant is money provided by the federal government for qualified students with financial need to help pay for college (and valid certification programs). Pell Grants are funds that do not need to be repaid by students. In other…
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No part of college planning strikes more fear in the hearts of students and parents than filing for financial aid. And no part of the college process is more important than properly securing the means to pay for college. If…
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Sometimes your financial aid and scholarships don’t cover the full cost of your total educational expenses. While this can be frustrating and worrisome, private student loans may be an option for potential borrowers. Read more below to know what to…
