NY Students Have a Shot at This Scholarship June 3, 2021 11:42 AM by Izzy Hall Last month, the FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccines for 12 to 15-year-olds. Previously, you had to be at least 16 years of age to receive any of the three approved COVID vaccines. Now, all high
Student Borrowers Have Saved Billions During Pandemic May 6, 2021 9:56 AM by Izzy Hall President Biden and Congress are debating on cancelling thousands of dollars in student loan debt. As that discussion continues to unfold, it’s worth noting that since the start of the coronavirus
High School and College Students to Receive COVID-19 Stimulus Payments March 16, 2021 1:47 PM by Izzy Hall The newest COVID-19 relief package, signed last Thursday, will finally include stimulus payments for dependent high school and college-age students. Students claimed by their parents as dependents
Book Shines Light on Navigating College Costs March 4, 2021 4:00 PM by Izzy Hall March is the first month students may hear back from colleges they applied to during regular admission. Whether an acceptance letter comes in the mail or through an online portal, the excitement of
Student Loan Borrowers See Benefits, Better Credit Scores Amid Pandemic October 13, 2020 4:01 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell What to know about student loan debt relief during the coronavirus
College Financial Aid Begins with the 2021-2022 FAFSA – Starting Today October 1, 2020 2:42 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell The 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened today, October 1, for students who plan on attending college in 2021-2022 and receiving federal government, state, and
Top 10 Colleges for Financial Aid in Wake of COVID-19 August 20, 2020 3:02 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell Between the new, hidden COVID-related college fees and increased demands for tuition rebates, financial aid and leaves of student absences, college affordability is a top concern for parents and
Mandatory FAFSA Policy to Become New Graduation Requirement? August 18, 2020 2:22 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell Each year, upwards of $3 million in college financial aid goes unclaimed by low-income college students, despite the fact that it costs nothing to complete and file the Free Application for Federal
Senator Outlines Student Loan Relief in New Proposal July 30, 2020 11:49 AM by Izzy Hall Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, the current chairman of the Senate education committee, has recently proposed the Student Loan Repayment and FAFSA Simplification Act, a piece of legislation
It’s Not Too Late: Guide to Appealing Financial Aid July 28, 2020 1:20 PM by Izzy Hall Have your financial circumstances changed due to COVID-19? You’re not alone. Many students and their families have faced unemployment, reduced job hours and general loss of economic stability in the