Archive for the ‘ Finance ’ Category
If you are in a public service career and carrying—or considering—student debt, your life just got a little easier. Here are three resources to help you navigate your repayment options: 1. AskHeatherJarvis.com Heather Jarvis is a national expert on public service loan forgiveness who contributed to student debt relief policy for the House Education Committee [ READ MORE ]
Giving gifts when you are a corps member. Last year I wrote about how people can show love to the corps member in their life through their holiday gift-giving. This year I wanted to offer some ideas about how corps members themselves can give gifts when their incomes are often incredibly limited. I asked The [ READ MORE ]
A second-year VISTA and new blogger shares her thoughts with members every where. Over-communicate with everyone! In the beginning, I didn’t communicate enough with off-site program staff. They’re super busy and may not be easy to get in touch with, but be persistent and do your part. Keep track of names, contact info and the type of contact. Another way to think of this is: Imagine on your way home from work one night you get hit by a bus and are in a coma (god forbid). The world continues to go on without you – whoever has to take over for you needs to have something to go on. Can they figure out your mess of notes? [ READ MORE ]
The Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008 created a new way to help members of the military pay for school. Currently the the Post-9/11 GI Bill pays up to the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition and fees. However, if you're heading to a private college, going to grad school, and/or are not qualified to pay in-state tuition, your expenses may exceed the GI Bill benefit. The Yellow Ribbon Program — taking effect at participating schools on August 1st, 2009 — attempts to close the gap between GI Bill education benefits, and the true cost of many educational opportunities[ READ MORE ]
Income-Based Repayment (IBR) officially becomes available today, July 1st, and IBR applications are available from many major lenders, including the U.S. Department of Education. According to IBRinfo.org, you should contact your lender directly to apply for IBR. * Check out forms and requirements for Direct Loans through the U.S. Department of Education[ READ MORE ]
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