Independent students are not eligible for PLUS Loan, but are eligible for additional funds through the Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program. A married couple, each having eligible student loans, can consolidate and be treated as if they were an individual. FROM Uncle Sam contributes the largest percentage of college aid. Try to get your share. Work with the financial aid office.
Many colleges continue to have a short-fall of students.
Financial aid packages are one way to attract better students. Colleges will compete if they want you, especially against schools of similar academic ratings. The stronger the student, the more likely the chance of receiving a better financial aid package. Parents still pay the largest percent age of overall college costs, but the middle class and poorer households get a better break than previously. Participants will receive minimum wage stipends plus health and child care during the community service period.