Category: Student Financial Aid

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact negatively students’ ability to repay their student loans. The Biden administration has requested the Dept. of Education to extend the moratorium on federal student loan payments and interest until September 30, 2021.

Financial Aid for College Students

by Dr. Lana | Jan 15, 2021 | College Success Life, Student Financial Aid | 0

Knowing the benefits and challenges of accepting a student financial aid award is critical to achieving your goal of graduation. Making the best informed choice requires understanding your role and responsibilities as a student financial aid recipient.

FAFSA Changes on the Horizon

by Dr. Lana | Jan 15, 2021 | College Success Life, Student Financial Aid | 0

FAFSA changes are finally on the horizon with the Federal Government’s passage of the Consolidation Appropriations Act 2021, simplifying the federal student aid application process for college students and their families.

Student Federal Loan Repayment Extension Dec. 31, 2020

by Dr. Lana | Sep 1, 2020 | College Success Life, Information Literacy, Student Financial Aid | 0

Under the recently enacted Cares Act, student federal loan borrowers can suspend student loan payments and pay no interest from March 13, 2020, through Sept. 30, 2020.

CARES Act – Student Financial Aid Alert

by Dr. Lana | May 28, 2020 | College Advising, College Success Life, Student Financial Aid | 0

The coronavirus federal legislation, the CARES Act, provides assistance to college students who experienced social and economic difficulties during this pandemic event. The funding is being administered by the college or university through their student financial aid office.

Semester Interruptus…What Now?!

by Dr. Lana | Mar 16, 2020 | Academic Advising, College Advising, College Success Life, Information Literacy, Student Financial Aid | 0

The coronavirus outbreak in the U.S. has dramatically impacted daily life on college and university campuses. College students need to reorient how to accomplish their academic responsibilities as they move forward during these very uncertain and unpredictable times.