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Do you know of any celebrities that would be willing to finance my graduate school education?

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Question by Fallaya: Do you know of any celebrities that would be willing to finance my graduate school education?
I know that sometimes Oprah or other celebs like to take on “charity cases”, and I was wondering if any of you knew of other celebs that might be willing to “sponsor” my graduate school education. I cannot take out any student loans, and I do not qualify for Pell grants or TAP grants. Serious answers only please!!

Best answer:

Answer by honey_love0201
OK, first you have to see why you do not qualify for any types of grants. Almost everyone is excepted for some sort of financial assistance before any celebrities or anyone else steps up to the plate. See why you do not qualify for any Pell grants or TAP grants

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Nextstudent Private Loans Can Help Subsidize Educational Programs From Elementary to Graduate School

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Nextstudent Private Loans Can Help Subsidize Educational Programs From Elementary to Graduate School

Financing an education can be a challenging feat, especially when borrowers have exhausted their personal savings and their state and federal financial aid options and still have educational expenses left to cover. NextStudent, a leading Phoenix-based education company, can help. Whether you’re a higher education student or the parent of a K–12 student, you may be eligible for a NextStudent Private Loan, a credit-based loan that could help make financing an education a reality.

Are you a parent who dreams of sending your child to a college preparatory known for strong academics like Xavier or Brophy in Phoenix, Arizona? Or are you an undergraduate or graduate student who needs a little extra money to cover your education-related expenses? Or maybe you already have your degree but can’t afford the continuing education courses you need to maintain a certification. If any of these scenarios describes your needs, NextStudent Private Student Loans are designed to help borrowers like you achieve your academic goals.

Reap the Benefits

NextStudent offers credit-based private student loans that can help borrowers meet their education expenses while in school and pay for things like tuition and fees, school supplies and other education-related essentials. To be eligible, students must be enrolled at a participating school. Whether applying for one of our K–12, undergraduate, graduate or continuing education private student loans, qualified borrowers can benefit with:

Quick preliminary approval on most student loans
No application deadlines
No prepayment penalties
Generous borrowing limits
Deferred principal and interest payments on most student loans
Funds sent directly to the borrower, not the school
Interest that may be tax-deductible (please consult your tax advisor)

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Qualifying is simple: Borrowers must provide proof of student enrollment at a participating school and proof of sufficient income (a recent pay stub, or for self-employed or retired borrowers, the most recent two years of tax returns with schedules or 1099s). In addition, borrowers must have at least 21 months of credit experience and a satisfactory credit history, and they must demonstrate two years of continuous employment (with the same employer or in the same field) and two years of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Don’t meet these requirements? That’s OK, a co-signer can help. NextStudent Private Student Loans feature the option of applying with a co-signer, whether you need a qualified co-applicant because you don’t quite meet the qualification requirements, or whether you’d like to have a co-applicant with a little more established credit history.

Apply Throughout the Year

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Applying is fast and convenient. Some borrowers may receive a preliminary approval in minutes. In as little as five business days, parents and students could be approved and see their student loans disbursed, with funds sent directly to the borrower. Eligible higher education students or eligible parents of K–12 students who need additional financial assistance meeting their educational needs can apply for NextStudent Private Student Loans throughout the year. There are no deadlines or time constraints. That means students can receive the funding they need, no matter when they need it.

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NextStudent believes that getting an education is the best investment you can make, and we are dedicated to helping you pursue your education dreams by making college funding simple. Learn more about Student Loans, Private Student Loans and Student Loan Consolidation at NextStudent.com.

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Jeff Mictabor is an enthusiast on the topic of student loan issues in the news. He has been writing for the past 10 years for a variety of education publications. He now offers his writing services on a freelance basis.

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Low-interest Stafford Loans Could Help you Meet your Graduate School Expenses

Sunday, June 6th, 2010

Low-interest Stafford Loans Could Help you Meet your Graduate School Expenses

As a graduate or professional degree student, even with your student grants and T.A.’s salary, you may find you still have school-related expenses to cover. To help you meet the costs of your degree program, NextStudent, a leading Phoenix-based education funding company, offers graduate Federal Stafford Loans, which carry a low, fixed 6.8% interest rate. And as long as you’re enrolled at least half-time, you don’t have to start repaying your Stafford loan until you’ve finished your degree.

Graduate Stafford Loans Can Provide up to ,500 a Year

The Stafford Loan Program offers two types of student loans: subsidized Stafford loans (awarded on the basis of financial need) and unsubsidized Stafford loans (non–need-based). You may qualify for either type of Stafford loan or a combination of both.

With a subsidized student loan, the government will pay for any interest that accrues while you’re still in school, when you’re in deferment and throughout your grace period.

With an unsubsidized student loan, you’re responsible for all interest that accrues, even when you’re not making student loan payments. Any interest that accrues while you’re postponing repayment—whether you’re in school, in deferment, or in a grace period—will be added to your principal student loan amount for you to repay once your repayment period begins.

As a graduate or professional degree student, you can borrow up to ,500 a year in Stafford loans of which no more than ,500 may be in subsidized loans), up to a maximum cumulative Stafford debt of 8,500 between your graduate and undergraduate Stafford loans.

Applying for a Graduate Stafford Loan Is Fast and Easy

There’s no credit check with a Stafford loan. To qualify, you just need to complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and meet the Stafford eligibility requirements:

Enrolled or accepted in an eligible graduate or professional degree program, attending at least half-time
Maintaining satisfactory academic progress, as determined by your school
U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Not in default on any federal student loans
Registered with the Selective Service if you’re male and between the ages of 18 and 25

Once you’re approved for your Federal Stafford Loan, a check will be sent to your school. After your tuition and other school-billed fees are paid, you can use any remaining Stafford funds for your books, materials and other school-related expenses.

After you’ve left school, you can choose to consolidate both your unsubsidized and subsidized Stafford loans with a Federal Student Loan Consolidation. You get more time to repay, and you could substantially lower your monthly payment.

So when your T.A. salary doesn’t stretch quite far enough, let NextStudent help with a graduate Stafford loan. Apply for your Federal Stafford Loan today and get the affordable financing you need for graduate school, that lets you stay focused on getting your degree instead of on making student loan payments while you’re still in school.

NextStudent believes that getting an education is the best investment you can make, and we’re dedicated to helping you pursue your education dreams by making college funding simple. Learn more about Student Loans, Private Student Loans and Student Loan Consolidation at NextStudent.com.

Jeff Mictabor is an enthusiast on the topic of student loan issues in the news. He has been writing for the past 10 years for a variety of education publications. He now offers his writing services on a freelance basis.

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