As of July 1, 2012, new federal regulatory changes take effect regarding the Federal Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans, along with the most recent change passed by Congress: •…
Read article: 2012 New Federal Student Loan ChangesThe Financial Aid process is confusing especially when it comes to meeting deadlines and providing financial documents to verify tax information provided to colleges. Then add to this confusion, a…
Read article: The Confusing Financial Aid Process- Verifying TaxesMarch is the time of year colleges across the country begin mailing and/or emailing financial aid award letters to eligible students interested in attending their respective colleges. Here are financial…
Read article: Financial Aid Tips for Award LettersBorrowers making student loan repayment on federal loans received under the Federal Direct Loan Program can participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. A recent announcement from the…
Read article: New Loan Forgiveness Details for Student Loan BorrowersPresident Obama’s remarks during the 2012 State of the Union Address regarding the cost of college centered on student loan interest rate relief, tuition tax credits and increasing the number…
Read article: Affordable Higher Education: 2012 State of the Union AddressA new report just released January 2012, by the Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce answers the question by analyzing employment opportunities for college graduates and salaries based…
Read article: Is College Worth It?College Financing Group co-founder Rick Ross presented “Making College Affordable” to seniors and parents at Southside High School in Elmira. With over 75 people in the audience we discussed college…
Read article: College Financing Group Featured on NBC News, WETM 18Soon, college Admissions offices will be making decisions on the thousands of applications from high school students. A recent analysis by On Numbers, an online service, shows Princeton University is…
Read article: Gaining Admissions- College Selectivity, see how the colleges rankWith today’s economy, many prospective students and parents are trying to answer a difficult question, “What is the right price for a college degree?” As college costs continue to rise,…
Read article: What is the Right Price for a college degree?The following are the two recent Federal Student and Parent Loan programs available to college students and parents of college students to help pay for college prior to July, 1,…
Read article: Understanding Federal Student Loan Repayment & Solutions