It’s graduation season and summer will soon be here. But it’s also an important time to plan for next semester’s bills. So this month’s Financial Aid News is here to help with:

• Information about how to compare private student loans
• Your chance to win a $10,000 scholarship
• Helpful advice for this year’s high school and college graduates
• New scholarship opportunities and more!

This month, we share some valuable tips for getting all the financial aid you are eligible to receive for the next academic year. Holiday break is a perfect time to prepare your FAFSA, write scholarship essays, and apply for additional financial aid. Don’t forget to enjoy your weeks off, but use your time wisely!

This November, we give you the best resources to start preparing for your financial aid applications. Additionally, we have some new scholarships and updates to FAFSA Online!

ScholarshipPoints recently awarded their third $10,000 scholarship of 2010. This scholarship award is a testament to ScholarshipPoints’ commitment to defraying the cost of college for students in need of financial assistance.

“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.