Studies show that most people avoid going back for a college degree because of money worries. Fortunately, Stafford Loans, recently beefed up by President Obama’s stimulus bill, allow students to cover all their school and living expenses with minimal interest.  

With a combination of Stafford Loans and Pell Grants, degree-seekers are finding it easier to cover their living expenses and return to school. Currently, the Stafford Loan program offers two different options for students to choose from: subsidized and unsubsidized. These loans offer the following 3 benefits:

• They are low-interest. Currently at 6 percent, Stafford Loans feature the lowest interest rates around because they are insured by the government. Unlike home and auto loans or credit cards, you will pay only the smallest amount possible with no future inflation of the interest rate.
• You don’t have to pay while in school. Both subsidized and unsubsidized loans do not have to be repaid while you are in school. On subsidized loans, the government pays your interest for you while in school.
• You get as much as you need. Stafford Loans are designed to cover all of your expenses after whatever you get for Pell Grants, including cost of housing, food, utilities, and more. This means, even if you leave your job, you will still have enough to pay for your needs and the needs of any dependents you may have while you are in school. Some students qualify for as much as $138,500.

To receive low-interest Stafford Loans, you need to enroll in and register at an accredited university. Once admitted, you can fill out a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to find out how much Stafford Loan money you will receive.

Are you ready to return to school and get low-interest Stafford Loans? Visit our form to find an accredited school and get enrolled. A financial aid counselor will help you fill out a FAFSA and get money you need to go back to school.

If you have been putting off going to college because of financial concerns, now may be the perfect time to get your degree. The government is making it easier to go back to school by putting more money into Pell Grants. As part of President Obama’s $600-billion stimulus package, this free money is more available to students than ever before.

Pell Grants are perfect for people trying to go back to school and watch their budgets. In particular, these grants offer the following benefits:

• You never have to pay them back. That’s right. You never have to worrying about accumulating debt with Pell Grants. Once the government sends you your Pell Grant check, you never have to pay them back or pay any interest. After tuition and fees, you can use that cash however you see fit.
• They typically cover tuition and more. For full-time students, Pell Grants are typically large enough to pay for tuition, fees, books, and much of your living expenses. This makes it easy for people on a budget to go back to school without dipping into savings. Students can qualify for up to $5,500 in Pell Grants.
• They are based on a students’ need. Pell Grants take into account a student’s living expenses, how many credit hours they will take, and how many dependents they are supporting. That means the amount you receive will rise according to your obligations. And any amount not covered by Pell Grant can be made up with low-interest Stafford Loans.

To receive free Pell Grant money, you need to enroll in and register at an accredited university. Once admitted, you can fill out a Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to find out how much Pell Grant money you will receive.
 

Are you ready to return to school and get free Pell Grant money? Visit our form to find an accredited school and get enrolled. A financial aid counselor will help you start getting your free money to go back to school.

President Obama’s administration is planning on simplifying the federal college aid form.  It currently consists of 153 questions, which many families give up on before finishing.  President Obama is seeking to make the application more user-friendly so more students may attend higher education.

Arne Duncan, Education Secretary announced the changes last Wednesday.  They are trying new avenues, in order to boost college enrollment among low and middle income students.  Duncan said "We need to educate our way to a better economy."  The new form will make the process easier for students and families applying for federal financial aid.

Due to the economic downturn, many students and their families are seeking financial aid.  After the recession the number of applications increased 12 percent to more than 16 million.  In 2007, 58 percent of college undergraduates applied for aid, and 47 percent received it.

Due to the high demand and the fact President Obama wants more people applying; the administration is trying to shorten the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).  There will be two-thirds fewer screens to fill out.  There will also be a Web application where families can access their tax data already sent to the IRS. 

This tax information will help families answer the questions on the form.  Paperwork shouldn’t stand between students and a college degree.  The administration has a goal set and that is to increase the Pell Grants for low-income students by 75 percent over the next ten years.

There is money out there for education and it just got easier.  Because of the stimulus, over $17 billion has been designated for Pell Grants.  The Federal Perkins Loan Program will also increase to $6 billion in loans every year over the next decade.  There has never been a better time to get an education so sign up today and improve your life.