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Student Aid Matters® covers timely news, developments and perspectives relating to scholarships, college savings plans, student loans, financial aid application forms and other aspects of planning and paying for college. This blog has a practical focus, providing insights and advice.

New Income-Driven Repayment Plan: Proposal of What's to Come

The Biden administration announced a new income-driven repayment plan and is hoping to fix or resolve common problems with the existing income-driven repayment plans. 
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Do I Qualify for Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness: Am I a Pell Grant Recipient?

To qualify for $20,000 in Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness, you need to have been a Federal Pell Grant Recipient. If it has it been a while and you’re not quite sure if you were a Pell Grant Recipient, it’s actually really easy to find out.
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Biden Student Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Relief: What We Know So Far

Federal student loan forgiveness will be offered to borrowers with income during the pandemic of under $125,000 for individuals and under $250,000 for married couples or head of household. Borrowers may be eligible for up to $20,000 in debt cancellation, if a borrower received a Pell Grant in college For borrowers who did not receive a Pell Grant (even if they met the income standards), they will only be eligible for up to $10,000 in forgiveness.
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Students are Worried about Paying for College

College bound students are concerned about their ability to pay for the education they have been working towards for years. Over 80% of students are worried it will be hard to pay back any money they borrow, making the weight of future debt versus higher education top of mind for students and their parents.
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Federal Student Loan Interest Rate Update 2022-2023 Award Year

Federal student loan interest rates were just announced for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year and they went up. The new rates for federal student loans will be: 4.99% for Direct Loans for Undergraduate Students 6.54% for Direct Loans for Graduate Students and 7.54% for Direct PLUS for Parent and Graduate/Professional Students.
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The Financial Impacts of the Ukrainian and Russian Conflict

As a college student, or future college student, you may be worried about the Ukrainian and Russia conflict. The world is worried, and turning on the news, or scrolling through social media, has created a sense of uncertainty among us. Not only has the conflict caused heartache for the tragedies abroad and mental health concerns, but it also brings up the discussion about financial impact here at home.
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Should Student Loans Be Forgiven? We Asked Our Audience: Here’s What They Said

We asked our ScholarshipPoints members their opinion about student loan forgiveness, and we received 1143 responses. Over 59% of our respondent’s support student loan forgiveness. More than 50% of our respondents believe that student loan forgiveness will help solve the student debt crisis.
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Is Your Federal Student Loan Servicer Ending Their Contract with the U.S. Department of Education?

If you have a federal Direct Loan or a federally-owned student loan, the end of U.S. Department of Education servicing contracts with Navient, FedLoans, and Granite State could impact you.
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Should You Refinance Your Student Loans During COVID-19

Interest rates are low, so it may be worth it to consider student loan refinance for your private student loans. When it comes to federal student loans, you should understand the relief being offered to you under the CARES Act.
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Should I Pay Off My Student Loans Right Now?

With questions about student loan forgiveness, and COVID-19 repayment relief benefits you may be wondering if you should make payments on your student loans. We break down what you should consider.
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College of Your Dreams or College of Your Means?

Sometimes your dream college is not the one you can afford. How do families engage in an honest conversation about college choice?
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5 Student Loan Mistakes

Here are five of the most common mistakes students and parents make when taking out federal and private student loans.
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Edvisors® Study Finds Gen Z Voters Back Biden Over Trump

A month prior to the 2020 election, a nationwide Edvisors poll finds that Gen Z voters back Biden over Trump.
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The Common Application

The Common Application allows students to apply to multiple colleges with the one application. This helps to streamline the college application process for both first-time and transfer students.
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Repayment Strategy After CARES Act Student Loan Forbearance

With CARES Act student loan forbearance coming to an end soon, it's a great time to reassess your student loan repayment strategy to see if there are changes you could be making to help you save money or repay your loans faster.
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The Top 10 Most Googled Questions About College and Their Answers

Making the decision to go to college is an important one that raises a lot of questions. There are a number of factors to consider when it comes to cost, degrees and your social life! Find out the top 10 most frequently asked questions about college, and their answers.
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The Impact of COVID-19 on Your College Decisions

When it comes to college planning in a COVID-19 world, many people are struggling to come up with concrete steps to move forward.
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4 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Small Business

Ty Kiisel from Nav.com shares his advice when it comes to starting a small business.
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What Students and Student Loan Borrowers Need to Know About COVID-19 Relief

We are in an unprecedented state of emergency with economic impacts due to the coronavirus pandemic. If you are a student or student loan borrower, we want to make sure you have an understanding of your options.
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Finding Your Path to Success: Tips from Tess Michaels, Founder and CEO of Stride Funding

Tess Michaels, Founder and CEO of Stride Funding, informs us that financial management is absolutely necessary, and there are tools to help.
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Finding Your Path to Success: Tips from Georgene Huang, CEO and Co-founder of Fairygodboss

Georgene Huang, CEO & Co-Founder of Fairygodboss, the largest career community for women, addresses the financial stress that recent college graduates experience and ways to combat that anxiety.
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Financial Aid Award Letter and How to Read It

Financial aid letters can play a big part in what school you choose to attend. We've got tips on what they mean, plus how to compare them.
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Finding Your Path to Success: Highlight on Sallie Mae's Donna Vieira

Donna Vieira, Executive Vice President and CMO of Sallie Mae, shows us that courage and diligence can have a strong impact on accomplishing one’s dreams.
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Should I Take the SAT?

The SAT can help you with more than just getting in to college, it could save you money!
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How to Minimize Student Loan Debt

Every additional dollar spent on student loan payments is a dollar less for other priorities, such as buying a house, getting married, or saving for retirement. There are several ways to reduce student loan debt.
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Average Amount Parents Pay for College

Are you unsure about how much you should put towards your child's education? You are not alone. Find out how much parents are spending and tips to help your child pay for college.
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Why the College Admissions Scandal is a Reminder of Privilege

In the wake of the college admissions scandal, students should remember it's their hard work and drive which can lead them to success.
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After FAFSA: Our Tips on Getting More Money for College

After you submit the FAFSA, focus your energy on getting additional money for college. Here are four strategies to help reduce the need for loans.
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Can Students with Undocumented Parents Get Financial Aid?

If your parents are undocumented, you can still apply for financial aid as long as you are a legal U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible non-citizen.
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Good Debt vs. Bad Debt

How would you define good debt and & bad debt? Find out why certain debts, including student loan debt, can be considered good debt or bad debt.
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Financial Aid Contacts and Student Loan Help

There are plenty of free resources out there to provide guidance through your college journey. Here are some places to go if you need help with the financial aid process.
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Financial Aid Disbursement: When and How You Will Get It

How do you get your financial aid money, when do you get it, and does the money go to you or your school? We’ve got the answers.
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Paying for College: Filling the Funding Gaps

Sometimes financial aid isn’t enough to cover the cost of college. You still have options available to you to help make ends meet and make your college dreams a reality.
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From FAFSA Submission to Financial Aid Award Letters: What to Expect

You’ve filed the FAFSA…now what? The next two big steps in choosing a college are being accepted and receiving your financial aid award letters. Here’s what to expect.
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How to Pay for College: Financial Aid Basics

Wondering how to pay for college? Start here with our blog on financial aid basics. Learn some of the terminology and what to expect when navigating how to pay for school.
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Understanding Credit Scores

A borrower's credit history is determined by the past record of borrowing money and repaying debts. Credit history will have a major impact on the cost of a credit-based education loan.
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Student Loans and Tax Credits: What You Need to Know

If you have student loans, chances are you’ve heard of certain deductions or tax credits that you may qualify for. We explain the basics, including which forms to keep your eyes peeled for.
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Last Minute Help for College Tuition

It’s time to start paying the bills for next semester. Are you worried about covering your college tuition? We’ve got top tips to help!
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National Student Loan Default Rates Increase

Roughly 9 million borrowers with federal student loans were either in default or delinquency, or had postponed payments in 2016.
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The IRS Data Retrieval Tool Returns for the 2018 – 2019 FAFSA®

The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) returns in time for the 2018-2018 FAFSA®. Here's what you need to know about using it after the reintroduction.
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Reasonable Debt

Student loan debt at graduation is considered reasonable if the college graduate's annual starting income is sufficient to repay the student loans within a reasonable number of years after graduation. So long as total student loan debt is less than the annual income, the borrower will be able to repay his or her student loans in 10 years or less.
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FAFSA and IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) Collapses

How the outage of the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (DRT) affects filing the FAFSA. What to know about filing without the DRT.
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How to Know You've Been Hacked

Nearly half of American adults have suffered a hacked account. Here are some warnings signs you may have been hacked - and what you can do to keep your accounts safe.
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Everything You Need to Know About the 2017–2018 FAFSA®

Learn more about 2017-2018 FAFSA changes that will affect when you can file and which year's tax information you will use to document your finances.
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Federal Student Loan Interest Rates to Drop by Half Percent

Interest rates on Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans and PLUS Loans are set to drop on July 1, 2016. Find out what the new interest rates will be.
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Now that the Federal Reserve Has Decided to Raise Interest Rates, What Happens to Student Loans?

The Federal Reserve announced a .25% interest rate hike on December 16, 2015. Find out how this rate increase could impact your student loan interest rates.
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Income-Dependent Repayment (IDR) Acts as a Safety Net

Learn more about income-dependent repayment plans for student loans and how the plans are successfully preventing low-income borrowers from defaulting.
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What Happens If the Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates?

Find out what typically happens when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, including how your federal and private student loans will be affected.
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Switch to Prior-Prior-Year Income and Tax Data Allows Earlier Filing of the FAFSA

Learn more about the policy that will change which year's income and data are used to judge eligibility for student aid, starting with the 2017-2018 FAFSA.
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Proposal for Free College Tuition & Required Fees and Free Textbooks

Several 2016 presidential candidates have proposed free tuition at public colleges. Download this new analysis paper on free college tuition.
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Proposal for Free College Tuition, Fees and Textbooks

Download a new white paper that proposes free college tuition, fees and textbooks at public colleges and universities, without tax increases.
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FAFSA Will No Longer Share List of Colleges

The U.S. Department of Education will no longer let colleges see the list of colleges on a student's FAFSA, starting with the 2016-2017 FAFSA.
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Asset Protection Allowance Plummets, Cutting Financial Aid to Middle-Income Students

Edvisors analyzes how the quickly plummeting asset protection allowance could affect financial aid, especially for middle-income students.
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How to Save Money on Student Loans

Many student have to borrow money to pay for college. Learn tips for cutting costs when you’re shopping for student loans and when it’s time to pay the loans back.
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Court Upholds New Gainful Employment Regulations

Learn more about the July 23, 2015 U.S. District Court Ruling on the U.S. Department of Education's gainful employment regulations.
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Despite Switch to FSA ID, Security Flaws Remain in Online FAFSA

Despite the switch from the FSA PIN to the FSA ID for the online FAFSA, security flaws remain. Learn more about these flaws and find out how to secure your account.
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Very Few Borrowers Qualify for Cosigner Release

Less than 10% of borrowers who apply for cosigner release are approved. Learn how to increase the odds of being approved for cosigner release.
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Bad Advice about Paying for College

The so-called experts have a lot of advice about paying for college. Find out how to tell the good advice from the bad so you can make the best decisions about your education.
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U.S. Department of Education Announces Debt Relief for Corinthian Students

Learn the details behind the U.S. Department of Education's announcement of a student loan debt relief plan for former Corinthian students.
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IRS Data Security Breach Affects 3.5 Million Student Loan Borrowers

Hackers accessed the tax records of 100,000 taxpayers and filed false tax returns. Find out how this security breach affects student loan borrowers.
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Interest Rates on New Federal Student Loans to Drop on July 1

On July 1, 2015, the interest rates on Federal Stafford Loans, Federal Parent PLUS Loans and Federal Grad PLUS Loans will drop. Learn more about the rates for the 2015-2016 academic year.
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Can Corinthian Federal Student Loans be Cancelled?

Corinthian Colleges filed for bankruptcy and closed its campuses, affecting thousands of students with federal loans. Learn about loan cancellation options.
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New Study Suggests that Parent College Savings Reduces Student Loan Debt

A new study finds that the children of parents with college savings plans are less likely to graduate with student loan debt. Learn more about the results.
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Identity Theft Affects Federal Student Aid Applicants

College financial aid fraud can make it more difficult to get federal student loans and grants. Check out this article for tips on preventing, detecting and reporting student aid identity theft.
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The End of the Federal Perkins Loan Program?

Without an extension from Congress, the Federal Perkins loan program will expire on September 30, 2015. Find out what this means for student loan borrowers.
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How to Improve College Savings Plans

How can we encourage more families to save for college? Check out Edvisors ideas for improving college savings plans.
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Likely Student Aid Changes in 2015

The Higher Education Act of 1965 is due for reauthorization in 2015. Find out which proposals have a higher probability of being included, and which proposals will likely fail.
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Launch of New Education Lender May Be a Sign of an Improving Economy

College Ave Student Loans is the first new lender to start making private student loans since 2011. Find out if this could be a sign of economic recovery.
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Leaving Money on the Table

Fewer people are filing the FAFSA each year & students are missing out on financial aid funds. Edvisors analyzes the trends & makes recommendations.
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When Applying for Student Aid, Timing Matters

Students who file the FAFSA early receive more money than students who file later. Find out why timing is so important when applying for financial aid.
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America's College Promise

President Obama presented a proposal to partner with states to eliminate tuition and fees at community colleges nationwide. Read on for Edvisors analysis.
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Government's College Rating System Lacks Details

Learn about the U.S. Department of Education’s proposed college rating system and read an analysis of the proposal from Edvisors financial aid experts.
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Trick or Treat? U.S. Department of Education Publishes Final Gainful Employment Regulations

This paper analyzes the U.S. Department of Education’s 945-page final rule on gainful employment and institutional eligibility for Title IV federal student aid.
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Number of Undergraduate Federal Student Loan Borrowers Decreases for Second Year

Find out about federal student loan borrowing trends and see what these changes could mean for the economic recovery and future college debt.
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Changes in Underwriting of Federal PLUS Loans

New federal regulations ease eligibility for borrowers of Federal Parent PLUS and Federal Grad PLUS loans, backing off from tighter rules that were implemented three years ago. Borrowers with a current 90-day delinquency or accounts that were in collections or charged-off will remain eligible if the total debt is under $2,085 or if the collection activity occurred more than two years ago.
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The Myth of Obama Student Loan Forgiveness

Get the facts about student loan forgiveness and see how advertisers are exploiting borrowers who need honest, helpful advice about student loan debt.
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Former College Students Wish for a Do-Over on their Student Loans

Find out how former college students with student loans responded to a recent survey and learn helpful tips and traps for student loan borrowers.
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A Strange Spike in Serious Student Loan Delinquencies

Find out what's causing the strange increase in serious student loan delinquencies. Edvisors analyzes the data and offers several explanations.
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Older Americans Retiring with Student Loan Debt

A new GAO report shows that more Americans are having a portion of their Social Security income withheld to repay their defaulted student loans. Learn about the implications of the findings.
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Private Consolidation of Federal Loans

When does private consolidation of federal education loans save the borrower money? Learn about the potential benefits and drawbacks for student and parent borrowers.
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Federal Government Releases Student Loan Delinquency Data

For the first time, the U.S. Department of Education has released data on federal student loan delinquency. Edvisors provides expert analysis.
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Government Proposes Changes to Federal PLUS Loan Credit Criteria

Edvisors responds to and analyzes the U.S. Department of Education’s proposal to loosen the eligibility criteria for the Federal PLUS loan.
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Sallie Mae Reports How America Pays for College 2014

Edvisors analyzes key findings from the 2014 report on how families are covering higher education costs and summarizes the implications of the data.
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New College Rankings Help Families Measure What Really Matters in Higher Education

A new college ranking system from Money magazine tries to measure the value of a college education based on three factors: educational quality, affordability and outcomes.
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Simplifying the FAFSA

The complexity of the FAFSA acts as a barrier that prevents some low-income students from applying for financial aid, and as a result, attending and graduating from college.
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Companies Charging Fees for Free Student Loan Consolidation

Some debt settlement companies are charging borrowers fees to consolidate their federal student loans, even though borrowers can do this for free on their own.
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Senate Education Committee Proposes Changes in Federal Student Aid

The Senate HELP Committee releases 785-page draft legislation to reauthorize the Higher Education Act of 1965 and improve federal student aid programs.
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Starbucks Brews Up an Enhanced College Education Benefit for Its Employees

Starbucks announced a new employer-paid tuition assistance plan for its 100,000+ employees. The Starbucks College Achievement Plan provides tuition reimbursement for online Bachelor's degrees through a new partnership with Arizona State University.
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U.S. Department of Education Proposes Stricter Gainful Employment Rule

This paper analyzes the U.S. Department of Education's 841-page Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), which proposes a much stricter definition of gainful employment.
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Setting the (Education Loan) Record Straight

Student loan debt at graduation continues to increase every year. A new report presents facts and figures concerning average student loan debt for students graduating in 2011-2012, demonstrating that the burden of paying for college continues to shift from the federal and state governments to students and their families.
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Debt at Graduation

This paper analyzes the causes of the annual increases of average college debt at graduation.
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NSPA Scholarship Displacement Survey

This paper analyzes the findings of the National Scholarship Provider's Association's survey of scholarship displacement policies.
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Consequences of the 90/10 Rule

This paper proposes several solutions for making the 90/10 rule a more effective measurement of willingness to pay.
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Top 12 Tips for Repaying Student Loans

Get 12 practical ideas for simplifying the student loan repayment process. These tips can help you save money on your student loan payments.
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5 Tips for Parents Considering PLUS Loans

Check out these tips for parents who are considering Parent PLUS Loans to help their dependent undergraduate children pay for college.
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