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Helpful Social Media Tools to Promote FAFSA Completion
Helpful Social Media Tools to Promote FAFSA Completion For us at the U.S. Department of Education, the start of a new year provides a fresh opportunity to remind parents, students and educators about the importance of submitting the Free Application … Continue reading
2012 Tax Time: Don’t Forget Your 1098-E Tax Form
It’s tax time once again, and if you made federal student loan payments in 2012, you may be eligible to deduct a portion of the interest you paid on your 2012 federal tax return. Student loan interest payments are reported on … Continue reading
Top 3 FAFSA FAQs
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the first step in accessing the more than $150 billion available in federal student aid. Since the 2013-14 FAFSA launched, there are a few questions we’ve seen popping up more … Continue reading
New Student Loan Repayment Option to Help Recent Graduates
For many recent college graduates, monthly student loan payments can be overwhelming. The good news is that a measure of relief is on the way for more than a million borrowers. The Obama Administration recently announced changes that will allow … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Student Aid, Headlines, News
Tagged IBR, Pay as You Earn, Student Loans
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5 Reasons You Should Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
1. It’s the only way to gain access to the more than $150 billion available in federal student aid. Completing the FAFSA is the first step toward getting federal aid for college, career school, or graduate school. Federal Student Aid provides … Continue reading
Get Your Financial Aid Questions Answered During #AskFAFSA Office Hours!
Tired of waiting in line at the financial aid office? Get your questions answered during #AskFAFSA Office Hours on Twitter! On Wednesday, November 28th at 5:30pm ET, join @FAFSA as we host #AskFAFSA Office Hours live from the Federal Student … Continue reading
What Is a Loan Servicer and Why Should I Care?
So you took out a federal student loan and now it’s time to pay it back. I was in your exact position a year ago and even though I was working at Federal Student Aid, the student loan repayment process … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Student Aid, Headlines, News, Students
Tagged Financial Aid, Loan Servicer, Student Loans
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3 Things You May Not Know About Financial Aid For Veterans
I recently separated from the Navy after 10 years of active duty service. Shortly after separation, I decided to go back to college. I knew that I had Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits that I could use, but there were … Continue reading
Which Student Loan Repayment Plan Should You Choose?
Student loan repayment season is nearing, and recent college graduates may be trying to understand the different types of repayment plans, and which ones may be best for them. Let’s explore what repayment plans exist for federal student loans, and … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Student Aid, Headlines, News
Tagged Income-Based Repayment, Student Loans
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3 Things to Do During Your Student Loan Grace Period
Your student loan grace period is a set amount of time after you graduate, leave school, or drop below half-time enrollment, but before you must begin repayment on your loan. The grace period gives you time to get financially settled … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Student Aid, Headlines, News, Students
Tagged grace period, Income-Based Repayment, Student Loans
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Five Things to Know About Your Student Loans
Over the next few months, many students who graduated or left school in the spring of 2012 will reach the end of their grace period and start repaying their student loans. Now is a great time to brush up on … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Student Aid, Headlines, News
Tagged Federal Work Study, Income-Based Repayment, Student Loans
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#AskFAFSA Office Hours with Secretary Arne Duncan
On October 12th at 4pm ET, Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan will join @FAFSA to answer your financial aid questions during the October edition of #AskFAFSA Office Hours. Maybe you have a question about completing the FAFSA or understanding your … Continue reading
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