Category Archives: Federal Student Aid
Explore Your Student Loan Repayment Options at #AskFAFSA Office Hours
“While it’s never been more important to have a degree, a certificate or an industry-recognized credential — it’s also never been more expensive. About two-thirds of college graduates borrow to go to school, and on average they’re graduating with more … Continue reading
GEAR UP Advances College Affordability with College Savings Accounts for 10,000 High School Students
In 2009, when President Obama proposed that by 2020 our nation would have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world, the Department of Education set our agenda to that goal. Secretary Duncan calls it “our North Star.” The … Continue reading
Take Politics Out of Student Loan Process
This op-ed appeared in today’s edition of Politico. Last month, I had the honor of giving the commencement address at Howard University. I was filled with hope and inspiration looking out at the faces of all those young people, often … Continue reading
Income Based Repayment: Everything You Need to Know
Cross-posted from the White House blog. Over the past several years, the Obama Administration has worked to improve repayment options available to responsible student loan borrowers. Since 2009, former students have been able to enroll in an “Income Based Repayment” … Continue reading
ED Announces FAFSA Completion Project Expansion
If students don’t think they can pay for college, they won’t apply for college. Giving more young people access to the tools they need to apply for federal student aid is a key part of our strategy to make America … Continue reading
April “School Days” Highlights Potential Increase in Student Loan Rate
In the just-released April 2012 edition of “School Days,” the monthly video journal of the U.S. Department of Education, President Obama calls for quick action by the Congress to avoid a dramatic increase in the interest rate for Federal college … Continue reading
Education Department Announces Winners of Net Price Calculator Video Contest
Each year, millions of students face the challenge of choosing a college – and how to afford it is increasingly daunting for families. For many, the high price tag of a college education may discourage them from pursuing a degree, … Continue reading
Different Venues; Similar Questions
On May 8, 2012, I traveled to New England and had an opportunity to meet with and talk and listen to with three distinct groups: students, faculty and staff at Dover High School (Dover, NH); senior administrators, including President Mark … Continue reading
ED Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week with #AskFAFSA Office Hours
Teachers, firefighters, police officers, government employees, military—day in and day out these public servants work tirelessly for citizens across the country. To celebrate Public Service Recognition Week (May 6th-12th) and the positive impact these individuals’ work has on our lives, … Continue reading
FAFSA Hosts #AskFAFSA “Twitterview” on Life After College
Graduation season is upon us. In an effort to help students across the country prepare to make the transition from college to career, @FAFSA hosted a Twitter Q&A session with career expert, Lindsey Pollak yesterday. Lindsey provided great advice on … Continue reading
Duncan & Mills host #GradStartup Twitter Q&A
Small Business Administrator Karen Mills made her Twitter debut yesterday as she and Secretary Arne Duncan hosted an online Q & A responding to questions about how to start a new business, the loan repayment and forgiveness plans available to … Continue reading
President Obama Calls on Congress to Prevent Student Loan Interest Rates from Doubling
“In America, higher education cannot be a luxury,” President Obama said in his weekly address. “It’s an economic imperative that every family must be able to afford.” At a time when higher education has never been more important, the President … Continue reading
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