Tag Archives: Student Loans

Student Loans Waived for Green Jobs?

If you have ever gone to college, you know it ain’t cheap. But, the state of Connecticut is trying to institute a new approach to helping students out – green students that is. There is legislature in Connecticut now that could waive student loans of those seeking degrees or certificates in green careers. Other states that have been in need of certain types of professions, such as doctors, nurses, and teachers, have waived student loans in the past in lieu of the students promising to practice in that state for a certain amount of time after graduation. But, this Connecticut … Continue reading →

Government Proposal on Student Loans

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With rising tuition prices, very few students attend college without some type of financial help. Government loans are one of the most common. However, they may not be as easy to obtain as they once were. It seems that once again the federal government is taking action in the issue of education. Recently Senators Patty Murray of Washington and Christopher Dodd of Connecticut introduced a proposal that would stop lending institutions from picking and choosing which schools and students were eligible for loans. The proposal came about after an article was published that stated that several lenders had stopped allowing … Continue reading →

Student Loan Consolidation

You may want to consider student loan consolidation. This option can be a good one if you have a large amount of student loans. Since student loan rates vary you may consider doing this is to lock in the lower interest rates that are available. It is important to consider your options carefully before you make a choice. When you consolidate your loans you are locking in your interest rate. This is good if the interest rates continue to rise, but if the interest rates drop you have locked in the higher rate, and you will not be able to … Continue reading →

Is Student Loan Debt a Necessary Evil?

Is student loan debt a necessary evil? So many people graduate with at least some student loan debt now, that most people do not even think twice about it. Student loans can add up quickly and then seem to take forever for people to pay off. With the consolidation loans you can have your payments spread out over twenty years. This is a long time to be paying for school. Here are five things to consider before you take out student loans. 1) Before you take out a student loan you should apply for all grants and scholarships that you … Continue reading →

Paying for College

If you need to pay for college and have not saved enough money to cover your expenses you do have other options available to you. It is important to consider all of your options and choose wisely. The choice you make can affect your financial future. 1) You can apply for grants through the government. In the United States you just need to go to www.fafsa.org or you can visit the financial aid office at your school to pick up a paper application. The application only takes a few minutes to fill out, as long as you have all the … Continue reading →