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You may see Subsidized or Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans, a MA No Interest Loan, or a PLUS Loan.…
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Stephanie Wells
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Pay attention to housing, the dining hall, transportation, safety, the social scene, and academics.…
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Shaun Connolly
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Financial aid offers may include costs, grants and scholarships, work-study, college loans, private scholarships, and factors that determined your financial aid eligibility. …
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Julie Shields-Rutyna
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Learn about the usefulness of the How to Pay for College program and the different resources it offers.…
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Julie Shields-Rutyna
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Tips include updating your resume, contacting former employers, searching online, talking to your family and friends, and getting creative. …
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Meredith Clement
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Learn how transferring affects student loans, how to make sure a new school receives your loan funds, and how to increase your loan amount. …
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Meredith Clement
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Tips for borrowing student loans include not rushing, exploring options, choosing your loan carefully, and talking with your financial aid office. …
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Jonathan Hughes
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Methods include submitting the FAFSA, applying for scholarships, talking with colleges, and taking additional steps if denied a private education loan. …
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Julie Shields-Rutyna
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Christine attended a Nurse's Hackathon, applied for a Director position, and went back to school to earn a doctorate…
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Meredith Clement, Christine O'Brien
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As college acceptances roll in, it's an exciting time for high school seniors and their families, but it's also a season that raises a lot of questions, particularly those focused on financial aid offers and how to pay for college.…
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Meredith Clement
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