http://foxcollegefunding.net/FCFblog Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:33:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most students wish their grades would magically go up as they sleep, and for students at several law schools across the country, that wish has come true. As the trying economy and tough job market continue, the schools are reportedly introducing new measures to help their students stay competitive. Gimme an ... http://foxcollegefunding.net/FCFblog/?p=608 Long time readers will be familiar with my typical warnings about private student loans.  When it comes to consumer advantages and competitive interest rates, they simply can't compete with their federal counterparts. Yet private lenders have been so successful with their marketing campaigns that almost 2/3 of students who borrowed private ... http://foxcollegefunding.net/FCFblog/?p=604 The average student spends at least $800 per year on textbooks alone each year, but an up-and-coming trend of textbook rentals could keep some of that money where it really belongs--in your savings account! Same Day Textbooks When I wrote about textbook rentals last time, it was still an online-only option, but a ... http://foxcollegefunding.net/FCFblog/?p=601 Alabama's Birmingham-Southern College officials had a shock when they recently reviewed their financial aid spending: they discovered that they have been over-awarding financial aid to students for years, an error that will cost them millions of dollars. Suffering the Consequences While the college plans to honor the award letters given out to their ... http://foxcollegefunding.net/FCFblog/?p=598 A new study (published in the scientific journal Research in Social Stratification and Mobility) suggests that it can--and with a substantial body of evidence to prove it.  Research for the study was extensive, surveying over 70,000 people. If you think that is impressive, wait until you read this: the study covered ... http://foxcollegefunding.net/FCFblog/?p=594 It's that time again--students of all ages are heading back to school. Whether you're parenting high-school aged children or sending your first (or second, or third!) off to college, you're probably feeling the pressure of getting your back-to-school to-do list started--and I have a helpful group of articles to get ... http://foxcollegefunding.net/FCFblog/?p=590 With the economy still sluggish and students struggling to make ends meet, it has become increasingly common for students to pull out the plastic to cover the college bills--and that could mean trouble in a world where student debt seems to be ever increasing. Teaching your child the ins and outs ... http://foxcollegefunding.net/FCFblog/?p=586 Choosing the "wrong" college has long been a problem for students--one that too often means extra time and money spent on obtaining that coveted college degree. Now a new study from the National Association for College Admissions Counseling (NACAC) indicates that 1 out of every 3 college students will transfer to ... http://foxcollegefunding.net/FCFblog/?p=582 You've probably heard (or read) a lot about grants, scholarships, and loans, but many parents have never heard of Work-Study - a common piece of the financial aid pie. If you, too, are in the dark, read on! What is Work-Study? The Federal Work-Study program--which, as its name implies is funded by the ... http://foxcollegefunding.net/FCFblog/?p=578 Since the job market first took the plunge, new college graduates--and even new college freshmen--have worried about the effect it will have on their future careers. Last year, with the floundering economy and the job market growing fiercely competitive, many students became more concerned about finding a job than about what ... http://foxcollegefunding.net/FCFblog/?p=572