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The Student Loan Income Based Repayment Program

In July 2009, the Department of Education began a new Income Based Repayment program for paying back federal student loans. Monthly payments will be determined by income. more...

How to Make Extra Money as a College Student

Need some extra money? Try house sitting, tutoring, moving furniture, cleaning houses, and finding other creative ways to supplement your income. more...

529 College Savings Account Plans

One of the easiest ways to save and invest money for educational expenses is through a state administered 529 college savings account plan. more...

Financial Aid Package Questions to Ask Colleges

When looking at prospective colleges and universities, find out as much as you can about financial aid packages, including need and merit based aid and average loan debt. more...

Financial Aid & Scholarship Scams

Looking for money for college? It's out there -- but unfortunately, so are financial aid scams that are looking to cash in. Here's how to avoid these ripoffs. more...

How to Reduce Student Loan Debt

Graduating college with thousands of dollars of debt is not the ideal way to begin your life in the working world. Here are some tips on how to graduate with less debt. more...

College Student Money Saving Tips

College students: need some money saving ideas to stretch your budget? Here are some tips that will make your wallet fatter. more...

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Stafford Student Loans

By: Jennifer Ciotta

In these tough financial times, it is becoming increasingly difficult to pay back debt. Learn how to work with a lending loan provider to accomplish this goal. more...

Scholarships for Medical Students

By: Jennifer Ciotta

The American Medical Association offers students enrolled in medical school a chance to receive a free money for college. Learn about two AMA scholarships. more...

Free Tuition Medical School

By: Jennifer Ciotta

Those who apply to medical school often do not realize that there are institutions that fully cover tuition costs. Learn about three schools that do just this. more...

Money for College From Lineage Societies

By: Katharine Garstka

Many well-known lineage societies include education as part of their missions, and therefore offer scholarships and financial awards for college students. more...

Scholarships for Hispanics

By: Jennifer Ciotta

There are many educational funding opportunities out there for Latinos. Learn about two organizations that offer money specially for Hispanic students. more...

Fortune 500 Scholarships

By: Jennifer Ciotta

There are many opportunities out there to find money for school; however, many students never take advantage of them. Learn about two companies that fund education. more...

Tuition-Free Colleges

By: Jennifer Ciotta

Due to rising costs, students and parents are looking toward alternative educational options. Learn about full-scholarship colleges and how to gain admission to them. more...

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