Grants & Scholarships The MDHE administers the grant and scholarship programs listed in the sidebar on the right. Grants Grant awards are usually based on financial need, do not need to be repaid and are available from the state, federal government or the college you plan to attend. To apply for most grants, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be … [Read more...] about Money
Sallie Mae's "How America Saves for College 2013" study, conducted by Ipsos, finds that despite rising college costs, fewer American families with children under age 18 save for college (50%) than did just two years ago (60%). Based on a nationally representative survey of parents of children under age 18, the study found that: While nearly all parents believe college is an … [Read more...] about America Saves for College
A Proposal to Radically Simplify Student Loan Payments By Karen Weise March 24, 2014 Whether students leave college with a degree or without one, they face a dizzying array of challenges—where to live, how to get a job, and increasingly, how to repay their loans. Five organizations, including the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and Young … [Read more...] about Simplify Student Loans
Financial Literacy Credit Basics Money Mondays Webinars Develop healthy habits for a secure financial future with the resources below from Nelnet. Get savvy about finances, build a budget, and protect yourself and your financial future. If there's a topic you'd like to learn more about, send us an e-mail at Ideas@Nelnet.net or follow us on Facebook or Twitter. Money Mondays … [Read more...] about Get Financially Fit
http://player.vimeo.com/video/53704027 Sometimes it may seem impossible to make your student loan payment. Maybe you decided to go back to grad school, your entry-level salary isn't what you expected, or a health condition prevents you from working—but you have deferment and forbearance options to postpone your payments and bring your account current without hurting your … [Read more...] about Taking a break from payments