There’s a confusing assortment of plans available, and there may even be a new one coming, though probably not for a while. For now, the alphabet soup includes PAYE, REPAYE, […]
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Back to news homeFAFSA Changes Are Coming. Here’s What You Need to Know.
(While there has not been a draft since 1973, men ages 18 to 25 are still required by federal law to register. But FAFSA applicants will now remain eligible for […]
Federal PLUS College Loans Can Trap Parents in Debt
“Things really spiral out of control for borrowers who face repeated economic or financial ups and downs, especially when they have high-interest loans like PLUS loans,” Mr. Looney said. Join […]
Financial Aid: Grades, Merit and Talking to Kids About Paying for College
This Is Very UncomfortableIf you are raising your eyebrows now, administrators feel for you. They do not like the equity implications of merit aid either, even if affluent families who […]
FAFSA’s Expected Family Contribution Is Going Away. Good Riddance.
“The idea is that the university knows you well enough to expect something from you,” said Sara Goldrick-Rab, professor of sociology and medicine at Temple University and author of Paying […]