Graduate Financial Aid

A blog about how to pay for graduate school

11.05.09 | When Should I Take my LSAT?

From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Graduate Loans:

The LSAT, which is a half-day, standardized test administered four times each year is a test used as part of the admissions process to get into law school, but when should you take your LSAT

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11.04.09 | Grad School: Making The Tough Decisions

From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Graduate Loans:

So you are a senior and college and you have decided that you are definitely going to go to grad school next year. The job market is tough and you figure with a little bit more education you can get into your field of choice and increase your earning potential. You know that between the Graduate Stafford loan, Graduate PlUS loan and alternative student loans you will be able to pay for tuition, books and any other living expenses. Now comes the hard part; deciding which school and program to enroll in.

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10.29.09 | Average MBA Staring Salaries

From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Graduate Loans:

Below is a list of the average MBA starting salaries at the top business schools according to Admissions Consultants. The University of Pennsylvania (Wharton) has the highest average median total pay package with Columbia a close second.

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10.26.09 | Graduate Loan Deferment

From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Graduate Loans:

The day you can hoist your graduate degree overhead will be a proud day no doubt, but then the reality sets in. How much did I borrow for this piece of paper exactly?

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10.20.09 | Graduate Stafford Loan Sample Breakdown

From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Graduate Loans:

Sample Graduate Stafford loan Award Breakdowns

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10.19.09 | Graduate Stafford Loan Eligibility

From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Graduate Loans:

If you’re in need of funds for grad school chances are you’ve already stumbled upon the passage that states that Grad students are eligible for up to $20,500 in Grad Stafford loans, but what you may not know is how much of that $20,500 you can actually get.

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10.16.09 | Graduate Students Get the Shaft

From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Graduate Loans:

As anyone who has gone through the financial aid process knows, Pell Grants are only offered to undergraduate students and have a maximum lifetime limit of 18 semesters or its equivalent and are not offered to Grad students.

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10.15.09 | Budgeting In Grad School

From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Graduate Loans:

Having a budget while you are in grad school will help you successfully pay for school without being strapped for cash.

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10.09.09 | Graduate School is the Place to Be

From Student Loan News, Updates and Blog Posts » Graduate Loans:

Many recent college graduates have fallen victim to the state of the US economy. Although financial experts suggest that conditions are improving, 263,000 jobs were cut in September lifting the unemployment rate to 9.8%. This statistic does not bode well for new job seekers.

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09.22.09 | Enrollment Status Change

Posted in Intro to Graduate Loans A to Z by The Wise One

From Student Loan Help » Graduate Loans:

If your enrollment status changes, there are a few steps that you, as a borrower, must take care of.

Withdraw from School
Drop enrollment to less than half-time
Return to school at least half-time after a period of less than half-time or non enrollment
Transfer to a another School
Graduate
Go to Graduate School

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