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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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Everything You Need to Know About the 2017–2018 FAFSA®
Updated on June 07, 2016
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.
Federal Student Loan Interest Rates to Drop by Half Percent
Updated on May 19, 2016
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.
Now that the Federal Reserve Has Decided to Raise Interest Rates, What Happens to Student Loans?
Updated on December 18, 2015
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.
Income-Dependent Repayment (IDR) Acts as a Safety Net
Updated on September 21, 2015
Learn more about income-dependent repayment plans for student loans and how the plans are successfully preventing low-income borrowers from defaulting.
What Happens If the Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates?
Updated on September 17, 2015
Find out what typically happens when the Federal Reserve raises interest rates, including how your federal and private student loans will be affected.
Switch to Prior-Prior-Year Income and Tax Data Allows Earlier Filing of the FAFSA
Updated on September 14, 2015
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.
Obama Proposal for Free Tuition, Fees and Textbooks
Updated on August 20, 2015
Download a new white paper that proposes free college tuition, fees and textbooks at public colleges and universities, without tax increases.
Proposal for Free College Tuition & Required Fees and Free Textbooks
Updated on August 20, 2015
Several 2016 presidential candidates have proposed free tuition at public colleges. Download this new analysis paper on free college tuition.
FAFSA Will No Longer Share List of Colleges
Updated on August 13, 2015
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.
Asset Protection Allowance Plummets, Cutting Financial Aid to Middle-Income Students
Updated on August 07, 2015
Edvisors analyzes how the quickly plummeting asset protection allowance could affect financial aid, especially for middle-income students.
How to Save Money on Student Loans
Updated on July 06, 2015
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.
Court Upholds New Gainful Employment Regulations
Updated on June 24, 2015
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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