Online School Student Loan Laws Before 2006 many online students were unable to receive federal aid. In 1992 Congress enacted the “50% Rule,” mandating that schools qualify as financial aid distributors by offering over 50% of courses in traditional classrooms. In 2006 the law was overturned. Today a growing number of online schools offer … [Read more...]
Federal Student Loans for Online College Students – How to Apply for a Federal Student Loan
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Federal Student Loans for Online College Students – How to Apply for a Federal Student Loan
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Federal student loans offer distance learners the opportunity to pay for their online class tuition without draining their bank accounts or seeking additional employment. By filling out a single online application, you may qualify for federal student loans with reasonable interest rates and terms. Federal Student Loan Benefits Many banks … [Read more...]
Choosing a School
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Choosing a School Get advice on how to find the right school for you. You've taken all the tests and made the grades, and now it's the moment of truth—deciding where to go to school! With so many schools to choose from, it could take forever to find the perfect one for you. Non-federal financial assistance programs and requirements often … [Read more...]
Preparing for Your Education Pt. 2
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Assess Yourself The first step to finding the right program and type of school for you is to evaluate your interests. A self-assessment will help you examine your interests and goals, and offers ideas on fields of study and careers that might be right for you. For information on careers, latest career fields in demand, how to get the training … [Read more...]
Preparing for Your Education Pt. 1
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Preparing for Your Education Find out what you need to do to prepare for education beyond high school. Education beyond high school can give you choices that may not otherwise be possible, open doors to better paying positions, and give you the opportunity to do the things you enjoy most. By advancing your education, you can expand your … [Read more...]
Are College Students High Risk?
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College life is a special time in a young adult's life. Often college students are no longer living at home, yet they're not completely on their own either as they live communally in apartments or dorms. For the first time many have taken out their first loan, a college loan and many college students are first time credit card holders as well. … [Read more...]