Finals are quickly approaching and the countdown to summer vacation is in full swing! For those of you who will be graduating in May, there are a few extra tasks that need to be completed before graduation day. If you have taken out federal loans, filling out an exit counseling form is one of those tasks that needs to be completed. It is important to fill out your exit … [Read more...] about Calling All Graduating Seniors!
Winter break is right around the corner…which means the first semester of classes are coming to a close and the second semester will soon commence. Here’s some dates to be aware of as we wrap up this semester and get ready for the next one. The FAFSA: If you haven’t already, please complete your FAFSA application as soon as possible! The FAFSA application … [Read more...] about Winter Break is Right Around the Corner
Today, September 22nd, is the first official day of fall and October is quickly approaching. Fall brings beautiful colored leaves, hoodies, and pumpkin spice everything...and this year fall also brings a new filing date for FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)! The opening date to begin filling out the FAFSA has changed this year to October 1st. The new priority … [Read more...] about FAFSA Facts
Fall is upon us which means… Hoodies, bonfires, and football! What you may not realize regarding the upcoming financial aid dates, deadlines, and opportunities that take place this fall. Here’s what to watch for: Payments: September 25th and October 25th are all the dates for this semester’s payments. FAFSA: October brings Halloween masks, … [Read more...] about Fall, Football, and Financial Aid
A question that many students ask often is: Why am I receiving federal student loan bills from a company rather than the U.S. Department of Education? If you have asked yourself a similar question this may help: What is a loan servicer? A loan servicer is a company that handles the billing and other services on your federal student loans. The statement that you receive … [Read more...] about What Is a Loan Servicer & Why Should I Care?