Off-Topic Discussion

Number of Hours

Did you know that students who work less than 15 hours a week while they are in school get better grades and have a better chance of graduating? I learned this in my human development class. It’s better for your grades to work less than 15 hours ...

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Post by cj1322

Off-Topic Discussion

If I got a scholarship...

What do you need a scholarship for? I think it would be interesting to see what people do with the scholarships they earn. I know that my freshman year I wasn’t very responsible with the scholarships I earned and they went pretty fast. But now, ...

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Post by cj1322

FAFSA

How to report student loans on FAFSA?

I took out a Federal Stafford Loan to help pay for tuition last year. I'd like that to be a consideration when I fill out the fafsa this year, but there isn't a question asking about school-related debt. The only part I can ...

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Post by andrew88

Private Loans

Private Loan for Past Semester

Hello-
I have a past due bill from DePaul University. This was from the Spring Semester which ended in June. Can I get a private loan to pay for this bill? It looks like that Sallie Mae is the only option for a loan. Any ...

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Post by MikeT

Credit Card Rants & Raves

credit card protection programs

I'm tired of the constant pressure to signup for identity theft or job loss protection programs with my credit card. Particularly the way they sign you up for Free and then make it hard to opt-out once they start charging you. Anyone else dealt with this?

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Post by bradshwart

General Questions

rejected dependent student

Hi,

I am rejected dependent student, does this affect the loan that I get or the amount?

Thanks

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Post by Fares

Private Loans

Peace Corps

I am planning to join the Peace Corps after college. I have Stafford Loans in addition to private loans from Sallie Mae (the Smart Option Loan) and AES. I am having a hard time determining if these will be able to be deferred. Does anyone have any information ...

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Post by amyers

Private Loans

PLEASE Help - Priv Loan Consolidation/In-school Deferment???

Can the company which consolidates PRIVATE students loans, called "studentloanconsolidator.com" allow for in-school deferement?? I've been having a really hard time getting this answered.

ALSO, does forebearance (v deferment) have a more negative impact on credit score/standing?

THANK YOU!!

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Post by plborrower

Federal Loans

Applying for Stafford-School Code not on form!

Hi. I applied for a federal stafford loan last year through Sallie Mae. However, I have recently learned that they are no longer available through them. I have tried to apply through this site but it won't allow me to proceed to the ...

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Post by mkhall85

Federal Loans

What do you have to do to get a Stafford Loan if...

Your school doesnt offer it?

My school does not offer Stafford loans. In researching why, apparently several years ago the school had a problem with students defaulting on the loans.

So, now I find myself in the position ...

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Post by death.to.my.lungs