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10.20.09 | FAFSA and the Middle Class

From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Scholarship Points:

No one wants to be in the middle yet the middle is where many of us find ourselves, the middle class that is. The middle class is where most Americans reside. It’s where money gets tight. And when it comes to financial aid, being stuck in the middle earnings category is like a death sentence.

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10.02.09 | Federal vs. Non-Federal Work-Study

From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Scholarship Points:

Did you know that you do not need to demonstrate financial need to qualify for a work study at school?  Both federal and non-federal work-study programs exist.
Federal work-study programs are based on demonstrated financial need.  An individual must meet certain eligibility requirements and complete a FAFSA.  On your FAFSA you will [...]

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09.08.09 | Back to School Financial Tips Special

From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Scholarship Points:

As you head back to school, some back to school financial aid tips…

Avoid credit reps on campus. You don’t need that free t-shirt, and a lot of inquires can hurt your FICO score.  (Your FICO score is used to determine your eligibility for student loans and other credit products.)
Make a budget BEFORE [...]

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01.30.09 | $10,000 Is At Your Fingertips

Posted in FAFSA, Financial Aid, Scholarship Search, scholarship points by Scholarship Wizard

From Student Loan Help » Scholarship Points:

They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, but that’s not true at all! One lucky winner will be roaring on March 31 after winning 10K!
Who remembers the $10,000 Pyramid? Anyone? It was the original game show hosted by Dick Clark in 1973 before it later became the [...]

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