2007 was a heck of a year. Here’s some photo highlights from this incredible year.

FAP700: Christmas Day 2007
Today I present the audio version of the Holiday Gift Guide. These gifts are all free, so they’re appropriate to give any day of the year. 5 for others, 5 for you. Get the PDF here.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, or whatever you deem most appropriate, and thanks for listening to the Financial Aid Podcast.
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FAP699: Christmas Eve 2007
It’s December 24, 2007, and virtually all the news sources, including the Financial Aid Podcast, are on holiday break. This is the show for today, a simple, quiet thank you from me to you, and the very best wishes for a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season. Whatever your circumstances, wherever you may be, I wish you well now and even better in the days, weeks, and months to come. Whether times are good or bad, may they be even better, and may you have the wisdom …

FAP698: Student Loan Radio CoverCast – Matthew Ebel Set 3
Six more covers from Matthew Ebel tonight:
+ Train, Meet Virginia
+ Billy Joel, New York State of Mind
+ Tom Petty, Free Falling
+ Bob Dylan, the Watchtower
+ Ben Folds, Brick
+ Tom Cochrane, Life is a Highway
+ I Will Wait For You, from the album Goodbye Planet Earth
Pick up a copy of Goodbye Planet Earth today! It’s a great stocking stuffer.
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I thank all of you for all your support this year in making it a wonderful year, and I look forward to helping twice as many people, twice as much in the coming year. Thanks again.
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Happy Holidays!

I’ve been waiting for this ever since we bought one. The Student Loan Network invested $399 in the One Laptop Per Child project, and here is the unboxing video. I’ve got to get it set up on our LAN and stuff, but here’s a quick first look at the actual machine itself. It’s small, light, and VERY kid-friendly.
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These things will be terrific for kids everywhere that need them. If you have the means to do so, please go out and buy one!
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This month, we’re going to examine some end-of-year tips for improving your financial aid eligibility, plus refresh the financial aid calendar so you know how to map out your 2008 plan.
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