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Student LIFE covers the latest information on finance and education. Learn about timely news, developments and perspectives relating to FAFSA, scholarships, student loans, financial aid and other aspects of planning and paying for college as well as budgeting, saving and other money management issues of concern for young adults. This blog has a practical focus, providing insights and advice.

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Mastering College Finances: Uncovering Hidden Costs Beyond Tuition

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on May 24, 2024

Discover practical strategies to manage and reduce college expenses, and create a comprehensive budget which accounts for the hidden costs of college.

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Student Loan Shake-Up, Is Your Direct Loan Being Transferred?

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on May 23, 2024

The U.S. Department of Education is working to streamline the Direct Loan borrower experience with their Next Generation student loan servicing initiative. From now until July 2024, you may be receiving notification from the U.S. Department of Education or your student loan servicer about a servicer transfer or impacts to your account. If you are confused, we are breaking down this latest student loan shake-up.

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How Rising Costs Affect Your Wallet

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on May 20, 2024

Learn how tuition inflation affects the cost of education and discover strategies to prepare for rising college expenses. Get informed to make smarter decisions about your academic future.

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What the SAI Represents

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on May 17, 2024

Explore the key changes in the FAFSA process, including the shift from EFC to the new Student Aid Index (SAI), and understand what the SAI means for you.

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Is Your Financial Aid Enough?

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on May 15, 2024

Learn what to do if your financial aid award is less than expected. Discover when to appeal and the chances of winning a financial aid appeal, even as college costs soar up to $90,000.

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Should Colleges Be Accountable for Student Loans

By Penny Redlin

Updated on May 14, 2024

Student loan debt in the United States is now at a staggering $1.77 trillion dollars with President Joe Biden and the Department of Education working overtime to offer student loan relief, but has anyone stopped to ask the colleges and universities to take accountability for their role in this crisis?

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Colleges that Produce Grads Making the Biggest Bucks

By Penny Redlin

Updated on May 13, 2024

Selecting the right college can be a pivotal decision in one's educational and career trajectory, particularly when considering future financial success. The choice of college goes beyond prestige and location; it's about aligning one’s educational goals with schools known for their strong outcomes in graduates’ earnings and career paths.

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Why Outside Scholarship Policies Matter, Scholarship Displacement

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on May 10, 2024

Understand how to navigate college financial aid and understand scholarship policies to maximize your scholarships and avoid scholarship displacement.

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Federal Student Loan Interest Rates Jump Up Again

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on May 09, 2024

Explore the significant financial update for the 2024-2025 academic year as federal student loan interest rates are set to rise on July 1, 2024. Understand the impact on borrowers and learn strategies for responsible borrowing.

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The Added Costs of G.E. to College and How to Minimize It

By Penny Redlin

Updated on May 07, 2024

College is expensive, especially when thinking about the added costs general education requirements add to the grand total. Designed to ensure students gain a well-rounded education, these requirements can mean extending your time to graduate college beyond the typical four years, potentially increasing tuition fees and associated expenses.

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Still Waiting on FAFSA: Need College Money on Short Notice

By Penny Redlin

Updated on May 06, 2024

This has been a year unlike any other with the late rollout of the updated FAFSA form. Student’s looking for this information to make an informed decision as to where to go are grateful many schools have delayed decision day, but are still anxious about having enough time to react to budget gaps should financial aid fall short.

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Misguided – How & Why High School College Counselors Can Fail Students

By Penny Redlin

Updated on May 02, 2024

College is a huge decision for high school students. Deciding where to go and how to pay for it will have life-long implications. Many students rely on high school guidance counselors to help shepherd them through this complicated process.

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