As we enter into the dog days of summer, remember that September is just around the corner.

Consider this month’s issue your personal checklist when preparing for the fall. Find out what to do if you are still unable to cover tuition and expenses for fall semester, as well as how to maintain your finances throughout the school year. We also look at helpful tips and financial options for graduate students

Now is the time of year when many high school and college students like to relax in the sun. It is also an ideal opportunity to get a jump-start on next semester. In this month’s Financial Aid Newsletter, you can find all the information you need on private loan comparison, as well as the benefits of online summer classes. We also take a look at one of the summer’s biggest scholarship opportunities. Read on…

“Welcome to the real world.” For recent graduates, it’s a saying you will be hearing a LOT in the weeks and months ahead. While you no doubt had to contend with finding jobs and paying bills in college, all of that was merely prelude to life after getting your diploma. For some recent grads, the plan is to exit college life and hit the ground running. But for many others, graduating college is more about finding solid footing.

Popular student aid website plans a full-scale update of its content to educate readers on the changes to the student loan industry and provide up-to-date information for student borrowers and their families.

If you have already submitted your Free Application for Federal Student Aid, you might be wondering what happens next. From your Student Aid Report to your financial aid letter, a look at life after FAFSA.

Read this month’s Financial Aid Newsletter to learn more about FAFSA changes, plus how to compare private student loans, get federal loans, and find more scholarships.

2009 was a tumultuous year for the world of financial aid, from legislative changes to continued market instability. Let’s review the top 10 stories of 2009 as determined by you, our readers, after the break.

More than three in four college financial aid offices reported an increase in the number of cases where they must verify information on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), according to NASFAA’s latest Quick-Scan Survey. The increase in the number of verification cases was more likely to affect two-year colleges and low-income students.

Focus on Financial Aid
A number of folks have asked recently about what their financial aid options are if they’re unemployed. Briefly, you have two major options:
1. Deferment. Economic hardship deferment is an entitlement, which means if you qualify, you get it, up to 36 months of no payments on your federal student loans. Note that this does NOT stop interest from accruing – the clock is still ticking every day you’re in deferment.
2. Forbearance. After deferment runs out, some lenders may grant you forbearance, up to 12 months at a …

Financial Aid Podcast 933: ECASLA, UC Tuition, $10,000 Scholarship, Free Stuff
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We’ve moved! The Financial Aid Podcast, as part of the Student Loan Network, will be a part of FinancialAidNews.com. Why? We’re looking to make FinancialAidNews.com an even bigger part of the world of financial aid and the podcast is now a part of that larger plan. Look in the coming weeks and months for more audio, more video, and more rich media resources as part of the new FinancialAidNews.com, now with podcast goodness.
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