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Students Spring into Funding College for New School Year - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Now that spring break is a gently fading blip on college students radar, many students are prone to coast through the final weeks of the semester and forget about more serious considerations like planning for next year. High school seniors are in a different boat altogether, diligently working their way through their first Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). In their case, it is wise for students and their parents to monitor where they are in the college funding process and plan...
http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/students-spring-into-funding-college.asp

NextStudents Commitment to Customer Education Seen in Student Loan Blog - (Found June 24, 2008 )

The NextStudent Student Loan Blog celebrates its second anniversary this year, and with the recent political changes in Washington continually propelling the student loan industry to the forefront of political debate, its purpose as an excellent watchdog of student loan news and changes in federal student loan policy is more relevant than ever.
http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/Student-Loan-Blog.asp

Become Your Own College Funding Resource with NextStudents Scholarship Search Directory - (Found June 24, 2008 )

There is no question that college costs are escalating beyond the ability to pay for even those of modest means without taking out student loans. New proposed student loan legislation is under consideration to lower interest rates but yet has not been enacted. In addition, individual schools from Ivy League universities to community colleges are implementing their own unique policies and programs to help students finance their college education so they avoid further debt.
http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/become-your-own-college-funding.asp

NextStudent Encourages Students to Take Advantage of Federal Work-Study Opportunities - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Since some colleges start posting available work-study positions as early as the summer, students looking to get their first choice of campus jobs in the fall may want to get a head start by already having their rsum and cover letter written and polished. The Federal Work-Study Program provides part-time jobs for both undergraduate and graduate students with qualifying financial need and encourages students to participate in community service and try out employment opportunities related to...
http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/federal-work-study-opportunities.asp

NextStudent Helps College Students Formulate College Funding Strategy - (Found June 24, 2008 )

By now, college students across the country have had ample opportunity to enjoy their summer vacation, and their break from school soon will be drawing to a close. Now is the ideal time to consider more serious matters like how students will plan for their next year of education, according to NextStudent, a leading Phoenix-based education funding company.
http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/college-students-formulate-college-funding-strategy.as...

Student Loan Repayment Alternatives Suggest Straightforward Debt Retirement Strategy - (Found June 24, 2008 )

For many college seniors who have recently graduated, college now is but a fading memory, and the prospect of getting that ideal job is ever present. Many parents relish their childs commencement when they receive that college degree, a major symbol of not only the effort required for its attainment, but also an indication of even better things to come.
http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/student-loan-repayment.asp

Prepared Parents Pave the Way for College Success - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Many parents dream of the day when their children have attained a well-rounded education, a top-paying job, and are equipped with the character to succeed in the working world. Students spend hours of their lives laboring to achieve their college degree; and parents invest years of hard work to ensure that their children have what it takes to get there.
http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/prepared-parents.asp

NextStudents Fixed-Rate Consolidation Loan Helps Students Manage Debt - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Most college students have left finals long behind and are considering their options for summer school, a fun job or other pursuits to occupy their time this summer. According to NextStudent, a leading Phoenix-based education funding company, this is the perfect time of year for students and their parents to consider consolidating their federal student loans, especially if they have a variable rate Stafford Loan or PLUS Loan.
http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/nextstudents-fixed-rate-consolidation.asp

NextStudent Announces Winner of Rock My Grad Party Contest - (Found June 24, 2008 )

Matthew Pierre, a junior at Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe, AZ, won a new laptop computer and $5,000 for his schools Grad Night Party. NextStudent, a leading Phoenix-based education funding company, launched the Web-based Rock My Grad Party contest in April as a way to promote higher education and its Scholarship Search Engine to high schools throughout the Phoenix area.
http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/rock-my-grad-party.asp

Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students are a Smart Financial Strategy - (Found June 24, 2008 )

So, your child was accepted to the college of her dreams, and now its time to start looking for strategies to help fund that college education. NextStudent, a leading Phoenix-based education funding company, recommends Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students, or the PLUS Loan. This loan is federally backed.It allows parents to borrow up to the entire cost of their childs education (less any federal aid), including books, supplies, and even a computer for the child to use when attending college..
http://www.nextstudent.com/articles/parent-loans-for-undergraduate-students.asp