…  University in 2004, he applied to consolidate $44,000 in student loans. With interest rates then at record lows, consolidation offered the …

…  more: Grant and loan programs Federal loans provide the largest share of college financial …  federal government gives money to colleges to pay students to work on or off campus during the academic year (part-time) and in …  students. Maximum award: $4,050. Perkins Loans Low-interest loans for students with the most need. Maximum amount: $4,000 for …

…  is reducing the amount of scholarship money for needy students in 2006, even though college tuition prices are rising, the College …  The federal government made 12 million student and parent loans for undergraduate studies, up from about 7.5 million in 2001. The …

…  the amount of time you’re in school. Motivated high school students can earn up to two years’ worth of college credits by taking …  Cash in on tax credits Scholarships, grants and loans aren’t the only ways the federal government helps out. Educational tax …  Stafford or PLUS loan, home equity loans often offer lower interest rates than loans from private lenders. Additionally, the interest paid …

…  homework begins for today’s college students long before they set foot in a university lecture hall. The late …  start with poring over an increasing array of student loan options. “A big part of getting to college and staying in college is figuring out who offers the best interest rate, who offers the best loan-repayment program, who has the best …

…  this week — both financial and otherwise. Nellie Mae, the student-loan organization, recently reported that the average college freshman carries …

…  in an effort to reach out to the school’s most needy students. The university has expanded its M-PACT program, replacing loans with grants for qualified students. Joe Serwach, a U-M spokesman, said …

…  government is introducing two new scholarships this year. Students entering their first year of college can receive up to $750 in an …  or http://www.finaid.com . Choosing the best loans If you can’t afford the full cost of college — and about …  of families can’t — you can qualify for low-interest federal loans through your college financial aid office. Among them …

…  are available before the fall semester begins. With PLUS Loans — Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students, funds up to the full cost of college with rates as low as 6.25 …

…  rates the following student loan-backed notes issued by SLM Student Loan Trust 2006-7: * …  pay note principal at the legal final maturity and timely interest. The ratings do not address the ability of the indenture trustee to …