Financial Aid Bulletin:
What the Bailout Means to You
With bankruptcies left and right, the government bailing out Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and the markets tumbling, Wall Street is in crisis. But what does it mean for you-the average college Joe/Jane?
Maybe it’s had no affect yet on you personally and you’re hoping to come out unscathed. But chances are it will trickle down eventually. And if you’re in college-or a parent paying for a kid in college– you’ll likely feel it one way or another.
Now, a lot of parents as well as students are cutting back on their college choices. Some are just applying to the local schools or maybe the state but most are not even trying the private schools for fear of them being too expensive. This is a mistake. Never forget that there are strategies too handle the financial aid maze. Remember, make sure your resume is up to par, your essay must stand out if you want to qualify for “free money”. Don’t forget that just because this is senior year, you cannot let your grades fall. Keep pushing yourself until the end.
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