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School Yourself on Student Loan Options No matter your financial situation (unless you're super rich, that is), there's a good chance a portion of your education will be financed by student loans. Guess now is a good time to school yourself on the student loan lowdown, huh?! Here's a breakdown of loan types to get you started... Costs of a College Degree College degrees, if they're worth more than the paper they're printed on, don't come cheap. So just how much does college cost? 10 FAQs About Financial Aid Between figuring out the FAFSA and pondering the "Have you decided on a major?" question, you've been dishing out a lot of answers lately. Surely you have queries of your own, so we rounded up the experts for answers to some of the toughest questions when it comes to financing your education. Look Before You Leap -- Into Debt Twenty percent of those who borrow for college drop out and are then left in debt, without the financial benefits that earning a college degree can provide. Don't Fall Victim to a Financial Aid Scam There are many companies that offer help when it comes to paying for college. But how can you tell when a service is legit, and when it's a financial aid scam? Read this article to find out what to look for. Unwrapping the Package Reading your financial aid student award letter can sometimes seem like decoding ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics. To you, "aggregated amount for FFELP" might as well read "lyhbdsrhpo asgyub HHQLX." That's why CB Teen sought the help of Michael O'Brien, CEO and co-founder of FinancialAid.com. My Rich Uncle Offers an Alternative to College Loans Imagine having a rich uncle who you've never met that's willing to loan you money toward your college education. Sound like something you'd appreciate, right? Well, we've found a rich uncle just for you: MyRichUncle.com (MRU). A Treasury of Financial Aid Terms Take a look at the following terms that will help you understand loans a little bit better. JUNIORS - Prepare Yourself: What to Do If You're Denied Financial Aid You've gotten into your dream school, but your financial aid package isn't exactly what you expected. What are your options now? Special Circumstances: Where Do I Fit into the Financial Aid Mix? The financial aid process is tough enough to figure out even when the instructions are right in front of you. What's even more frustrating, however, is when none of the directions seem to apply to you. Take a look at some common questions. |