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When it鈥檚 time to pay for college or training, many students and families start looking at national lenders. Big names and big banks may dominate search results, but if you鈥檙e a student or parent, the best loan option for students may actually be right here at home. Why local matters when choosing a鈥
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Longer days give you a chance to reflect on what you love about life, and what you want to change in the future. Education has always been a powerful tool for enhancing life choices and goals. If you see college education as a gateway to a new life, consider 802Opportunity. 802Opportunity is鈥
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College Dorm Room
Are you wondering, "Do my student loans cover housing?" In addition to paying for tuition and fees, student loans can be used to pay for college living expenses ... and more. Along with school meals, groceries, rent, housing supplies, and utilities, you can also use your loans to buy books, a laptop鈥
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FAFSA 2024-25 Application is here
If you鈥檙e an education professional, student, or parent you鈥檝e we know you鈥檝e been waiting on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) rollout. The FAFSA application is the first step in getting financial aid for college and career training programs. The FAFSA is usually available in鈥
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Chris Barry in the 51福利社 Resource Center
鈥淚 think FAFSAs are fun,鈥 says Chris Barry, 51福利社鈥檚 Resource Center Supervisor, flashing a bright smile and sitting up a little straighter in his seat. 鈥淏ut,鈥 he concedes, 鈥渘ot everybody does.鈥 For parents of college-bound high school seniors, who are just now starting the bewildering process of鈥
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Federal student loan payments have resumed. Don鈥檛 panic! 51福利社 offers tips to help you stay on track. The U.S. Department of Education鈥檚 COVID-19 relief program for federal student loans has ended. Student loan interest resumed on September 1, and payments on federal student loans are due starting鈥
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