by Abril Hunt, Senior Financial Literacy Trainer, ECMC Running out of money is one of the most common reasons students come into our offices. They have had little to no exposure to budgeting or paying bills. College students owe almost half of the nation’s $285 billion credit...
By Stacey Musulin, Asst. Director, Financial Aid Services, CT Community Colleges On October 23, 2014, the Department of Education made multiple changes to the Direct PLUS Loan Program (34 CFR Part 685), effective March 29, 2015. The new regulations apply to both parent and graduate student...
Compiled by Stacey Musulin, CT Community Colleges Changes to the Federal Direct PLUS Loan Program for both parent and graduate student borrowers went into effect March 29, 2014. The following links offer specific information and regulatory guidance about the modifications: Direct PLUS Loans – Final Regulations –...
From Stacey Musulin, CT Community Colleges How did my family fare this winter? Despite the heavy snow, we had to make sure that Moxie, our energetic & lovable mutt, got enough exercise. Luckily, she enjoys outdoor adventures, so long as it isn’t too cold. Here are...
Ashley Dutton, our CAPFAA Vice President, accepted a new position as Director of Financial Aid at University of St. Joseph. Ashley began at USJ on March 11th. Congratulations Ashley! ...
By Alex Muro Origination fees were in the headlines (at least the headlines read by FAAs, especially legislative and regulatory enthusiasts such as myself) several times in the past year, including: Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) introducing the Higher Education Affordability Act in the Senate, which included a...