The unemployment rate in the U.S. is the highest it has been in 25 years.  Almost one out of ten people, according to the Department of Labor, is out of a job.  Also, the recession is causing companies to decrease hiring – even implementing hiring... 

There was an interesting analysis published on student loans entitled “Drowning in Debt: The Emerging Student Loan Crisis” and written by Education Sector, a think tank that focuses on education issues.  The July 9 piece brought to light the huge... 

As part of the Obama Administration’s commitment to higher education, the Treasury and Education Departments are working together to simplify the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form.  In fact, according to a press release posted last month... 

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs began paying benefits for the new Post-9/11 GI Bill on August 1. This is great news for service-members because in many cases the 9/11 GI Bill offers increased benefits over its predecessor – the Montgomery GI... 

As you may know, the federal government bases how much they decide to give you in financial aid for your education on your most recent tax return. For many people who have been recently laid off, this has created a situation where they cannot get...