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Reader Q&A
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Q: How do we get our son qualified for the Stafford loan if we've declared Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
A: Regulations from the Department of Education provide circumstances where a student could borrow the additional unsubsidized Stafford when the PLUS Loan has been approved.
Learn more and apply for the Parent PLUS Loan.
More answers to your questions at the FinancialAidForum.com
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Financial Aid News, September 2009
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Welcome back! With fall semester underway we look at last minute financial aid with private student loans, ways to improve your credit while in school, 16 personal finance tips, lots of new scholarships and more.
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How to Improve Your Credit Score
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 If you have less than perfect credit, sooner or later you'll need to fix it in order to qualify for things like apartments, student or personal loans, and even mobile phone service. Some employers even require a credit check for certain jobs!
The good news is that there isn't much a professional can do to improve your credit score that you can't do for yourself. The bad news is that it's not easy and will take discipline and restraint on your part to fix what you've messed up.
Learn how to improve your credit now »
More tips for building your credit during school »
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Latest Scholarship Listings
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With over $9.7 billion in scholarships, StudentScholarshipSearch.com can help you find more ways to earn scholarships. Check out the most recent awards:
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16 Back To School Financial Tips
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 As you head back to school, as classes start up, here are some tips to help you get the most out of every dollar during the school year:
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Avoid credit reps on campus. You don't need that free t-shirt, and a lot of inquires can hurt your FICO score.
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Make a budget before the semester begins - and stick to it. Figure out what kind of money you'll earn and what you'll be spending.
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Go for a lot of walks on campus. You'll meet a ton of new people, and you won't have to spend money to do it. Being visible is the easiest way to meet new people.
Read the article for the complete list »
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