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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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UPDATED INFORMATION: FAFSA Delays Impacting College Decisions

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on April 04, 2024

On April 4, 2024, the U.S. Department of Education announced the reprocessing of all FAFSA applications affected by errors in transferring IRS information. These were the issues identified on April 1. This corrective action is scheduled for the first half of April.

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The Perfect Storm – The Year of College Admissions Unrest

By Penny Redlin

Updated on April 04, 2024

This academic year has been one tough pill to swallow for high school seniors with one epic event after another, each with its own profound effects on the admissions process, together they create the perfect storm for admissions confusion and chaos.

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These No-Loan Schools Keep College Debt Out of the Equation

By Penny Redlin

Updated on April 03, 2024

It’s no secret the cost of higher education can be staggering. Many college students cannot even consider going to college without expecting to borrow money to cover college costs. However, some schools are trying to ease the pain of debt as an unwanted graduation gift by implementing no loan policies. These no loan schools eliminate loans from financial aid packages.

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What is Financial Fluency

By Penny Redlin

Updated on April 02, 2024

Financial fluency is the understanding and application of various financial concepts and the ability to use that knowledge to make informed and effective decisions with all of one's financial resources. Financial fluency helps create a sense stability during unsettled economic times and that would be helpful to most everyone.

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Does Your School Have Your FAFSA Information Yet?

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on April 01, 2024

Schools facing delays in receiving FAFSA information due to unexpected challenges in the 2024-2025 cycle. Issues with processing ISIRs causing concern, impacting financial aid offers for students. Backlog expected to be cleared by end of March, with offers to follow in April.

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Biden Administration is Slashing Credit Card Fees

By Lauren Ward

Updated on March 27, 2024

A new ruling from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) under the Biden administration has made a huge change in how large credit card companies can charge late fees. Find out how this dramatic change could benefit your credit card debt payoff plan and what potential drawbacks may come from it as credit card companies look for ways to drum up new revenue.

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4 Wealth Killers to Avoid to Stay Financially Healthy

By Penny Redlin

Updated on March 27, 2024

Wealth killers is a term that represent habits or decisions that can significantly erode your financial health over time. Think of them as silent threats to your financial wellbeing. Avoiding these pitfalls isn't just about preserving your current financial status; it's about ensuring the growth and longevity of your wealth for the future.

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Finfluencers and Financial Advice

By Penny Redlin

Updated on March 26, 2024

It seems as if anyone with a camera, internet connection and social media account can become an influencer. Finfluencers have emerged as a new resource to get information and advice on personal finance, investing and money management. With this type of reach and influence comes responsibility, especially as it pertains to people’s money and finances.

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How the FAFSA Launch Became a Tangled Web of Confusion

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on March 25, 2024

The challenges and uncertainties surrounding the upcoming 2024-2025 FAFSA release raise concerns about potential impacts on the financial aid process. While the application overhaul was supposed to simplify the FAFSA process, students are more confused than ever.

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Is the American Dream Dead or Just Different Now

By Penny Redlin

Updated on March 22, 2024

Social media is bursting with videos and comments about how the American Dream is dead. Posters cite inflation, high rent, a difficult job market, student loan debt and more as the reasons they can no longer hope to achieve the American Dream but that depends on how you define it.

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Gaming College Admissions Success

By Penny Redlin

Updated on March 21, 2024

Applying to college can be stressful. Most kids don’t even fully understand the game they are about play when they begin preparing for the college admissions cycle. The college admissions game as changed and those who don’t fully understand the rules of this new game could stand to lose.

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Biden Proposes Free Community College and More for Students

By Elaine Rubin

Updated on March 20, 2024

President Biden's fiscal year 2025 budget proposal focuses on key higher education policy matters, aiming to support students in reaching their educational aspirations and reducing financial obstacles. Despite its aim to trim the federal deficit, the proposal faces expected opposition. Notable impacts on students could result from approved plan components.

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