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VA education and training benefits 
VA education benefits help Veterans, service members, and their qualified family members with needs like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program, and getting career counseling. Learn how to apply for and manage the education and training benefits you've earned. 

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Get GI Bill and other education benefits 
About GI Bill benefitsLearn how the GI Bill works and explore your options to pay for school or training. EligibilitySee if you're eligible for GI Bill or other VA education benefits. How to applyLearn how to prepare and apply for the GI Bill or other VA education and training benefits. After you applyFind out when to expect a decision from us on your application and what to do next. Vocational Rehabilitation and EmploymentSee if you qualify for help exploring employment options, any training you may need, and other voc rehab services. Educational and Career Counseling Chapter 36 Find out how to get free educational and career counseling as a recently discharged Veteran or a dependent family member. VA education benefits for dependents and survivorsFind out if you're eligible for Veteran dependent or survivor education benefits through a GI Bill program. Other educational assistance programsIf you're a Guardsman, Reservist, or Veteran who doesn't qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill , see if you're eligible for other VA education benefits. 

Manage your Veterans education benefits 
View your VA payment historySee your payment history for VA education and other benefits you may have like disability compensation and pension. Check your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefitsSee how much of your GI Bill benefits you have left to help pay for school or training. Transfer Post-9/11 GI Bill benefitsTransfer your unused Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to your spouse or other dependents. Change your GI 

user: Hello, i've been reading about the benefits that Veterans can get, but i was wondering about education benefits. Could you tell me about it, if possible?

assistant: Sure. You have many options to pay for school or training.

assistant: Have you applied already?

user: Yes, i had.

user: What kind of benefits can i get with that?

assistant: There are some like paying college tuition, finding the right school or training program and getting career counseling.
Título: Sally Ride
Seção: After NASA
Background: The elder child of Dale Burdell Ride and Carol Joyce (nee Anderson), Ride was born in Los Angeles. She had one sibling, Karen "Bear" Ride, who is a Presbyterian minister. Both parents were elders in the Presbyterian Church. Ride's mother had worked as a volunteer counselor at a women's correctional facility.

Conteúdo: In 1987, Ride left her position in Washington, D.C., to work at the Stanford University Center for International Security and Arms Control. In 1989, she became a professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego, and director of the California Space Institute. From the mid-1990s until her death, Ride led two public-outreach programs for NASA--the ISS EarthKAM and GRAIL MoonKAM projects, in cooperation with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory and UCSD. The programs allowed middle school students to request images of the Earth and moon. In 1999, she acted in the season 5 finale of Touched by an Angel, titled "Godspeed". In 2003, she was asked to serve on the Columbia Accident Investigation Board. She was the president and CEO of Sally Ride Science, a company she co-founded in 2001 that creates entertaining science programs and publications for upper elementary and middle school students, with a particular focus on girls. According to Roger Boisjoly, the engineer who warned of the technical problems that led to the Challenger disaster, after the entire workforce of Morton-Thiokol shunned him Ride was the only public figure to show support for him when he went public with his pre-disaster warnings. Sally Ride hugged him publicly to show her support for his efforts. Ride wrote or co-wrote seven books on space aimed at children, with the goal of encouraging children to study science. Ride endorsed Barack Obama for U.S. President in 2008. She was a member of the Review of

user: When did Ride leave NASA?

assistant: 1987,

user: What did she do at the Stanford Center?

assistant: a professor of physics at the University of California, San Diego, and director of the California Space Institute.

user: How long was she there?

assistant: From the mid-1990s until her death,

user: Was she successful as a professor?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: Did she have any other professions?

assistant: In 1999, she acted in the season 5 finale of Touched by an Angel, titled "Godspeed". In 2003, she was asked to serve on the Columbia Accident Investigation Board.

user: What was involved in the programs?

assistant: The programs allowed middle school students to request images of the Earth and moon.

user: What did she do after this?

assistant: She was the president and CEO of Sally Ride Science, a company she co-founded in 2001 that creates entertaining science programs

user: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?

assistant: Ride wrote or co-wrote seven books on space aimed at children, with the goal of encouraging children to study science.

user: What was Sally Ride Science?

assistant: a company she co-founded in 2001 that creates entertaining science programs and publications for upper elementary and middle school students,
Choose the federal student loan repayment plan that s best for you. 
To make your payments more affordable , repayment plans can give you more time to repay your loans or can be based on your income. Although you may select or be assigned a repayment plan when you first begin repaying your student loan , you can change repayment plans at any time for free. Contact your loan servicer if you would like to discuss repayment plan options or change your repayment plan. You can get information about all of the federal student loans you have received and find the loan servicer for your loans by logging in to " My Federal Student Aid. " 

Use Loan Simulator 
Before you contact your loan servicer to discuss repayment plans , you can use our Loan Simulator to get an early look at which plans you may be eligible for and see estimates for how much you would pay monthly and overall. 

Repay Your Direct Loans and Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program Loans 


Repay Your Federal Perkins Loan 
Perkins Loan repayment plan options are not the same as those for Direct Loan Program or FFEL Program loans. Check with your school for more information on Perkins Loan repayment plans. 

Consolidate Your Loans 
If you have multiple federal student loans , you can consolidate them into a single Direct Consolidation Loan. This may simplify repayment if you are currently making separate loan payments to different loan holders or servicers, as you'll only have one monthly payment to make. There may be tradeoffs, however , so you'll want to learn about the advantages and possible disadvantages of loan consolidation before you consolidate. 

user: Hello, I would like to know what federal payment plan you recommend me?

assistant: Choose a plan where payments are made easy for you.

user: I need to find a payment plan that suits my needs, what do you recommend?

assistant: A payment plan can give them more time to pay and can also be adapted to your income.
Título: Francisco Pizarro
Seção: Capitulacion de Toledo
Background: Francisco Pizarro was born in Trujillo, Caceres, Spain (then in the Crown of Castile) in modern-day Extremadura, Spain. He was the illegitimate son of infantry colonel Gonzalo Pizarro (1446-1522) and Francisca Gonzalez, a woman of poor means. His date of birth is uncertain, but it is believed to be sometime in the 1470s, probably 1474. Little attention was paid to his education and he grew up illiterate.

Conteúdo: On 10 November 1509, Pizarro sailed from Spain to the New World with Alonso de Ojeda on an expedition to Uraba. He sailed to Cartagena and joined the fleet of Martin Fernandez de Enciso and, in 1513, accompanied Balboa to the Pacific. In 1514, he found a supporter in Pedro Arias Davila, the Governor of Castilla de Oro and was rewarded for his role in the arrest of Balboa with the positions of mayor and magistrate in Panama City, serving from 1519 to 1523. Reports of Peru's riches and Cortes's success in Mexico tantalized Pizarro. He undertook two expeditions to conquer the Incan Empire in 1524 and in 1526. Both failed as a result of native hostilities, bad weather and lack of provisions. Pedro de los Rios, the Governor of Panama, made an effort to recall Pizarro, but the conquistador resisted and remained in the south. In April 1528, he reached northern Peru and found the natives rich with precious metals. This discovery gave Pizarro the motivation to plan a third expedition to conquer the area. He returned to Panama to make arrangements, but the Governor refused to grant permission for the project. Pizarro returned to Spain to appeal directly to King Charles I. His plea was successful and he received not only a license for the proposed expedition, but also authority over any lands conquered during the venture. He was joined by family and friends and the expedition left Panama in 1530. When hostile natives along the coast threatened the expedition, Pizarro moved inland and fo

user: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?

assistant: On 10 March 1526 Pizarro left Panama with two ships with 160 men and several horses,

user: Where did he go?

assistant: to the New World with Alonso de Ojeda on an expedition to Uraba.

user: Why did he want to go there?

assistant: He sailed to Cartagena and joined the fleet of Martin Fernandez de Enciso

user: What did he do there?

assistant: Both failed as a result of native hostilities, bad weather and lack of provisions.

user: How did that go?

assistant: A ransom for the emperor's release was demanded and Atahualpa filled a room with gold,

user: What did Pizarro do with him?

assistant: Pizarro charged him with various crimes and executed him on 26 July 1533,

user: How did the locals react to that?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: Did anyone try to overthrow him?

assistant: Quarrels between Pizarro and his longtime comrade-in-arms Diego Almagro culminated in the Battle of Las Salinas.
VR&E Reemployment track 
As a Veteran , you re protected under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act USERRA. This means you can t be disadvantaged in your civilian career because of your service. If you re a Veteran with a service - connected disability , the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E Reemployment track can help your employer accommodate your needs. Your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor VRC can provide a full range of rehabilitation services, and can refer you directly to the Department of Labor to begin the process. Find out how we can help you return to your former job and support your employer in meeting your needs. 

Can I get help returning to my former job through VR&E? 
You may be eligible for help if you re a Veteran with a service - connected disability , and you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true. You: Have an employment barrier or handicap , and Are enrolled in Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E , and Would like to return to your former job Note: Having an employment handicap means your service - connected disability limits your ability to prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment a job that doesn t make your disability worse, is stable, and matches your abilities, aptitudes, and interests. 

What kind of benefits can I get? 
Help with the process of returning to the job you held before you deployed. 

How do I get these benefits? 
First , you ll need to apply for VR&E benefits. Then , you ll work with your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor VRC. 

If you have your VA disability rating, follow these steps to apply: 
Sign in to your eBenefits account. Click Additional Benefits on your dashboard. Choose Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. Apply for the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program. If you re eligible , we ll invite you to an orientation session at your nearest VA regional benefit office. 

Ready to apply? 
Go to eBenef

user: VR&E Reemployment track

assistant: you are a veteran?
Título: Henryk Górecki
Seção: Early years
Background: Henryk Mikolaj Gorecki (Polish: ['xenrik mji'kowaj gu'retski]; English pronunciation Go-RET-ski; December 6, 1933 - November 12, 2010) was a Polish composer of contemporary classical music. According to critic Alex Ross, no recent classical composer has had as much commercial success as Gorecki. Gorecki became a leading figure of the Polish avant-garde during the post-Stalin cultural thaw.

Conteúdo: Henryk Gorecki was born on December 6, 1933, in the village of Czernica, in present-day Silesian Voivodeship, southwest Poland. The Gorecki family lived modestly, though both parents had a love of music. His father Roman (1904-1991) worked at the goods office of a local railway station, but was an amateur musician, while his mother Otylia (1909-1935), played piano. Otylia died when her son was just two years old, and many of his early works were dedicated to her memory. Henryk developed an interest in music from an early age, though he was discouraged by both his father and new stepmother to the extent that he was not allowed to play his mother's old piano. However, he persisted, and in 1943 was allowed to take violin lessons with Pawel Hajduga; a local amateur musician, instrument maker, sculptor, painter, poet and chlopski filozof (peasant philosopher). In 1937, Gorecki fell while playing in a neighbor's yard and dislocated his hip. The resulting suppurative inflammation was misdiagnosed by a local doctor, and delay in proper treatment led to tubercular complications in the bone. The illness went largely untreated for two years, by which time permanent damage had been sustained. He spent the following twenty months in a hospital in Germany, where he underwent four operations. Gorecki continued to suffer ill health throughout his life and, as a result, said he had "talked with death often". In early 1950s he studied in the Szafrankowie Brothers State School of Music in Rybni

user: What happened in Henryk's early years?

assistant: Henryk developed an interest in music from an early age,
Título: Al-Khalil ibn Ahmad al-Farahidi
Seção: Views
Background: Abu 'Abd ar-Rahman al-Khalil ibn Ahmad ibn 'Amr ibn Tammam al-Farahidi al-Azdi al-Yahmadi (Arabic: 'bw `bdlrHmn lkhlyl bn 'Hmd lfrhydy; 718 - 786 CE), known as Al-Farahidi, or simply Al-Khalil, famously compiled the first known dictionary of the Arabic language, and one of the first in any language, Kitab al-'Ayn (Arabic: ktb l`yn).. He was one of the earliest Arab lexicographer philologists, and is accredited for introducing the Harakat (vowel marks in Arabic script) system now in standard use, and the study of al-'arud (Arabic prosody), musicology and metre. His linguistic theories formed the basis for the development of prosody studies in the Persian, Turkish and Urdu languages.

Conteúdo: Al-Farahidi's eschewing of material wealth has been noted by a number of biographers. In his old age, the son of Habib ibn al-Muhallab and reigning governor of the Muhallabids offered al-Farahidi a pension and requested that the latter tutor the former's son. Al-Farahidi declined, stating that he was wealthy though possessing no money, as true poverty lay not in a lack of money, but in the soul. The governor reacted by rescinding the pension, an act to which al-Farahidi responded with the following lines of poetry: "He, Who formed me with a mouth, engaged to give me nourishment till such a time as He takes me to Himself. Thou hast refused me a trifling sum, but that refusal will not increase thy wealth." Embarrassed, the governor then responded with an offer to renew the pension and double the rate, which al-Farahidi still greeted with a lukewarm reception. Al-Farahidi's apathy about material wealth was demonstrated in his habit of quoting Akhtal's famous stanza: "If thou wantest treasures, thou wilt find none equal to a virtuous conduct." Al-Farahidi distinguished himself via his philosophical views as well. He reasoned that a man's intelligence peaked at the age of forty - the age when the Islamic prophet Muhammad began his call - and began to diminuish after sixty, the point at which Muhammad died. He also believed that a person was at their peak intelligence at the clearest part of dawn. In regard to the field of grammar, al-Farahidi held the realist views common among ea

user: What were his views?

assistant: He reasoned that a man's intelligence peaked at the age of forty -

user: How did he adopt his own views? Was he pious?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: What other views did he have?

assistant: He also believed that a person was at their peak intelligence at the clearest part of dawn.

user: What did Muhammad do at 40?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: His call to religion/philosophy?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER
Título: Woodes Rogers
Seção: Preparation and the early voyage
Background: Woodes Rogers was the eldest son and heir of Woods Rogers, a successful merchant captain. Woodes Rogers spent part of his childhood in Poole, England, where he likely attended the local school; his father, who owned shares in many ships, was often away nine months of the year with the Newfoundland fishing fleet. Sometime between 1690 and 1696, Captain Rogers moved his family to Bristol. In November 1697, Woodes Rogers was apprenticed to Bristol mariner John Yeamans, to learn the profession of a sailor.

Conteúdo: The War of the Spanish Succession started in 1702, during which England's main maritime foes were France and Spain, and a number of Bristol ships were given letters of marque, allowing them to strike against enemy shipping. At least four vessels in which Rogers had an ownership interest were granted the letters. One, Whetstone Galley, named for Rogers' father in law, received the letters before being sent to Africa to begin a voyage in the slave trade. It did not reach Africa, but was captured by the French. Rogers suffered other losses against the French, although he does not record their extent in his book. He turned to privateering as a means of recouping these losses. In late 1707, Rogers was approached by William Dampier, a navigator and friend of Rogers' father, who proposed a privateering expedition against the Spanish. This was a desperate move on the part of Captain Dampier to save his career. Dampier had recently returned from leading a two-ship privateering expedition into the Pacific, which culminated in a series of mutinies before both ships finally sank due to Dampier's error in not having the hulls properly protected against worms before leaving port. Unaware of this, Rogers agreed. Financing was provided by many in the Bristol community, including Thomas Goldney II of the Quaker Goldney family and Thomas Dover, who would become president of the voyage council and Rogers' father in law. Commanding two frigates, Duke and Duchess, and captaining the first, Rogers

user: how did he prepare?

assistant: ships were given letters of marque, allowing them to strike against enemy shipping.

user: why did he approach rogers?

assistant: At least four vessels in which Rogers had an ownership interest were granted the letters.

user: what had happened to Dampier's career?

assistant: Rogers suffered other losses against the French, although he does not record their extent in his book.

user: what error had he made?

assistant: Forty of the Bristol crew deserted or were dismissed, and he spent a month in Ireland recruiting replacements and having the vessels prepared for sea.

user: and did rogers agree to his proposal?

assistant: Rogers agreed.

user: what did he do after agreeing?

assistant: Rogers spent three years circumnavigating the globe.

user: was dampier with him on this trip?

assistant: The ships departed Bristol on 1 August 1708. Dampier was aboard as Rogers' sailing master.
Delayed Retirement Credits 
Social Security retirement benefits are increased by a certain percentage depending on date of birth if you delay your retirement beyond full retirement age. The benefit increase no longer applies when you reach age 70, even if you continue to delay taking benefits. 

Increase for Delayed Retirement 
If you've already reached full retirement age , you can choose to start receiving benefits before the month you apply. However , we cannot pay retroactive benefits for any month before you reached full retirement age or more than 6 months in the past. If you decide to delay your retirement , be sure to sign up for just Medicare at age 65. If you do not sign up , in some circumstances your Medicare coverage may be delayed and cost more. If you do not sign up , in some circumstances your Medicare coverage may be delayed and cost more. 

Additional Information 
What's the best time to start your retirement benefits? We're not recommending that you start at age 62, your full retirement age, age 70, or any age in between. Here's some additional information that may help you decide what's right for you : Early or Late Retirement? Retirement Information for Medicare Beneficiaries to Consider Other Things 

user: Why are they delayed?

assistant:  in some circumstances your Medicare coverage may be delayed and cost more .
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Título: Thomas Aquinas
Seção: Paris, Cologne, Albert Magnus, and first Paris regency (1245-1259)
Background: Saint Thomas Aquinas  (; Italian: Tommaso d'Aquino, lit. 'Thomas of Aquino'; 1225 - 7 March 1274) was an Italian Dominican friar, Catholic priest, and Doctor of the Church. He was an immensely influential philosopher, theologian, and jurist in the tradition of scholasticism, within which he is also known as the Doctor Angelicus and the Doctor Communis.

Conteúdo: In 1245 Thomas was sent to study at the Faculty of the Arts at the University of Paris, where he most likely met Dominican scholar Albertus Magnus, then the holder of the Chair of Theology at the College of St. James in Paris. When Albertus was sent by his superiors to teach at the new studium generale at Cologne in 1248, Thomas followed him, declining Pope Innocent IV's offer to appoint him abbot of Monte Cassino as a Dominican. Albertus then appointed the reluctant Thomas magister studentium. Because Thomas was quiet and didn't speak much, some of his fellow students thought he was slow. But Albertus prophetically exclaimed: "You call him the dumb ox, but in his teaching he will one day produce such a bellowing that it will be heard throughout the world." Thomas taught in Cologne as an apprentice professor (baccalaureus biblicus), instructing students on the books of the Old Testament and writing Expositio super Isaiam ad litteram (Literal Commentary on Isaiah), Postilla super Ieremiam (Commentary on Jeremiah) and Postilla super Threnos (Commentary on Lamentations). Then in 1252 he returned to Paris to study for the master's degree in theology. He lectured on the Bible as an apprentice professor, and upon becoming a baccalaureus Sententiarum (bachelor of the Sentences) devoted his final three years of study to commenting on Peter Lombard's Sentences. In the first of his four theological syntheses, Thomas composed a massive commentary on the Sentences titled Scriptum super l

user: When did he go to Paris?

assistant: 1245

user: What did he study there?

assistant: the Arts

user: Did he study under Magnus?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: What did he do instead becoming an abbot?

assistant: Albertus then appointed the reluctant Thomas magister studentium.

user: Does that mean he was a student?

assistant: magister studentium.

user: Did he get good grades?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: What did he do after this?

assistant: Thomas taught in Cologne as an apprentice professor

user: What did he write?

assistant: writing Expositio super Isaiam ad litteram
Título: Kelsey Grammer
Seção: Post-Frasier
Background: Grammer was born February 21, 1955, in Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, the son of Sally (nee Cranmer; 1928-2008), a singer and actress, and Frank Allen Grammer, Jr. (d, 1968), a musician and owner of a coffee shop and a bar and grill called Greer's Place. He had one younger sister. Grammer was two years old when his parents divorced. Grammer and his sister Karen were subsequently raised by their mother and grandparents in New Jersey.

Conteúdo: In 2005, Grammer returned to television. He produced and appeared in an American adaptation of the British show The Sketch Show, which aired on Fox. The main cast consisted of Malcolm Barrett, Kaitlin Olson, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Paul F. Tompkins, as well as Lee Mack from the British version of the show. Grammer appeared in only short opening and closing segments in each episode. Many of the sketches from the British version were re-created, such as the "California Dreamin'", "English Course", and "Sign Language" sketches. Only six episodes of the show were made, and it was canceled after only four of them had aired. In 2007, Grammer starred with Patricia Heaton in the American sitcom Back to You. It was canceled by Fox after its first season. His next attempt, ABC's Hank, fared even worse. It was canceled after only five episodes had aired. Grammer later commented, "Honestly, it just wasn't very funny." In 2011 and 2012, Grammer starred in the Starz drama series Boss as a fictional mayor of Chicago in the mold of Richard J. Daley which premiered in October 2011. It was his first dramatic TV series. At the 2012 Golden Globe Awards Kelsey Grammer won the award for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama for his role on Boss. The show ran for 18 episodes over two seasons. Grammer played a villain in the Paramount's Transformers movies' fourth installment, Transformers: Age of Extinction, starring Mark Wahlberg. Grammer paired up with comedian/actor Martin Lawrence to star in th

user: when did frasier end?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: what did she do?

assistant: In 2005, Grammer returned to television. He produced and appeared in an American adaptation of the British show The Sketch Show,
How the Retirement Estimator Works 
The Retirement Estimator gives estimates based on your actual Social Security earnings record. Please keep in mind that these are just estimates. Estimate Your Retirement Benefits We can t provide your actual benefit amount until you apply for benefits. And that amount may differ from the estimates provided because : Your earnings may increase or decrease in the future. After you start receiving benefits , they will be adjusted for cost - of - living increases. Your estimated benefits are based on current law. The law governing benefit amounts may change because, by 2035, the combined trust fund reserves are projected to become depleted one year later than projected last year. Payroll taxes collected will be enough to pay only about 80 cents for each dollar of scheduled benefits. Your benefit amount may be affected by military service, railroad employment or pensions earned through work on which you did not pay Social Security tax. 

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You can use the Retirement Estimator if : You have enough Social Security credits at this time to qualify for benefits and You are not : Currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record ; Waiting for a decision about your application for benefits or Medicare ; Age 62 or older and receiving benefits on another Social Security record ; or Eligible for a Pension Based on Work Not Covered By Social Security. If you are currently receiving only Medicare benefits , you can still get an estimate. For more information go to this link for our publication Retirement Information For Medicare Beneficiaries. If you cannot use the Retirement Estimator or you want a survivors or disability benefit estimate , please use one of our other benefit Calculators. 

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user: Hey, I was wondering how long I can stay on every page of the estimator. It kicked me out before.

assistant: Of course. Are you aware of security measurements on websites?

user: I've heard about that before, yes.

assistant: For security reasons, there are time limits for viewing each page. You will receive a warning after 25 minutes without doing anything and you will be able to extend your time on the page.
Consolidating your federal education loans can simplify your payments, but it also can result in the loss of some benefits. 
Learn about consolidation so you can weigh the pros and cons and decide whether a Direct Consolidation Loan is right for you. A Direct Consolidation Loan allows you to consolidate combine multiple federal education loans into one loan. The result is a single monthly payment instead of multiple payments. Loan consolidation can also give you access to additional loan repayment plans and forgiveness programs. There is no application fee to consolidate your federal education loans into a Direct Consolidation Loan. You may be contacted by private companies that offer to help you apply for a Direct Consolidation Loan, for a fee. These companies have no affiliation with the U.S. Department of Education ED or ED s consolidation loan servicers. There s no need to pay anyone for assistance in getting a Direct Consolidation Loan. The application process is easy and free. 

Should I consolidate my loans? 
The answer depends on your individual circumstances. Pros If you currently have federal student loans that are with different loan servicers , consolidation can greatly simplify loan repayment by giving you a single loan with just one monthly bill. Consolidation can lower your monthly payment by giving you a longer period of time up to 30 years to repay your loans. If you consolidate loans other than Direct Loans , consolidation may give you access to additional income - driven repayment plan options and Public Service Loan Forgiveness PSLF. Direct Loans are from the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. You ll be able to switch any variable - rate loans you have to a fixed interest rate. Cons Because consolidation usually increases the period of time you have to repay your loans , you will likely make more payments and pay more in interest than would be the case if you didn t consolidate. When you consolidate your loans , any outstanding intere

user: Hello. I have some questions related to the consolidation of the loan I have.

assistant: Sure, no problem. We can help you. The best thing to do is get more information, because consolidation of your loan can simply your payments but also can make you lose some benefits.

user: The health professions students loans can be consolidated?

assistant: Yes, the can.

user: But what's the bad part of consolidation?

assistant: The consolidation usually increases the period of time you have to repay your loans.
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Use our Survivors Planner to learn : if you die how your family members are protected or how you may qualify as a sur

user: What will the benefits planner used for?

assistant: Do you want to get Social Security benefits for you, your spouse, or your family.

user: Yes, I would like to apply.

assistant: Do you know you can get Social Security benefits when you retire?

user: Yes, I know this.

assistant: Are you disabled?

user: No, I am not.

assistant: Then you wouldn't be able to get Social Security disability for you, your spouse, or eligible family.

user: Are there any online tools available for me estimate calculations?

assistant: Yes, we have a few benefits calculators online to help you plan.
Título: Catherine Zeta-Jones
Seção: Early life and initial stage career
Background: Catherine Zeta-Jones, CBE (; born 25 September 1969) is a Welsh actress. Born and raised in Swansea, Zeta-Jones aspired to be an actress from a young age. As a child, she played roles in the West End productions of the musicals Annie and Bugsy Malone. She studied musical theatre at the Arts Educational Schools, London, and made her stage breakthrough with a leading role in a 1987 production of 42nd Street.

Conteúdo: Zeta-Jones was born in Swansea, Wales, on 25 September 1969 to David Jones, the owner of a sweet factory, and his wife Patricia (nee Fair), a seamstress. Her father is Welsh and her mother is of Irish Catholic descent. She was named after her grandmothers, Zeta Jones and Catherine Fair. She has an older brother, David, and a younger brother, Lyndon, who worked as a sales representative before venturing into film production. Zeta-Jones was raised in the suburban area of Mumbles. Because Zeta-Jones was a hyperactive child, her mother sent her to the Hazel Johnson School of Dance when she was four years old. She was educated at the Dumbarton House School, a private school in Swansea. The family came from a modest background, but their fortunes improved when they won PS100,000 in a bingo competition, allowing them to pay for Zeta-Jones' dance and ballet lessons. Zeta-Jones participated in school stage shows from a young age and gained local media attention when her rendition of a Shirley Bassey song won a Junior Star Trail talent competition. As part of a dance troupe, she routinely took trips to London, where she auditioned for roles in the theatre. At the age of nine, she was selected to play one of the orphan girls in a West End production of the musical Annie, and in her early teens, she became a national tap-dancing champion. In 1981 she played the lead role of Annie in a Swansea production of the musical, which was staged at the Swansea Grand Theatre. Two years later, she p

user: Where was Jones born?

assistant: Zeta-Jones was born in Swansea, Wales,

user: When was she born?

assistant: on 25 September 1969

user: Who were her parents?

assistant: David Jones, the owner of a sweet factory, and his wife Patricia (nee Fair), a seamstress.

user: Does she have any siblings?

assistant: She has an older brother, David, and a younger brother, Lyndon,
Work study 
Find out how our Veterans work - study program can help you earn money while you re enrolled in a college, a vocational school, or professional training program. 

Can I take part in the Veterans work-study program? 
You can take part in our work - study program if you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true. You: Are enrolled at least three - quarter time in a college degree, vocational, or professional program , and Have found an open job either at a nearby VA facility or in a VA - related role at your school , and Can finish the work - study contract while you still qualify for education benefits , and Are using an approved VA education benefits program to pay for your education or training Approved VA education benefits programs include : Post-9/11 GI Bill for Veterans Post-9/11 GI Bill for family members using transferred benefits Montgomery GI Bill Active Duty MGIB - AD Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve MGIB - SR Veterans Educational Assistance Program VEAP Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance (DEA) (Note: Dependents who qualify under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35 may use work study only while enrolled at a school in one of the 50 states.) National Call to Service Vocational rehabilitation and employment 

What kind of benefits can I get? 
You can get paid to work a part - time job while you study. 

How do I get these benefits? 
You ll need to apply for the work - study program by filling out an Application for Work - Study Allowance VA Form 22 - 8691. Download VA Form 22 - 8691 PDF If you have any questions about the program , contact the VA regional processing office that handles your claim. Contact your VA regional processing office If you have questions about other sources of financial assistance , contact your school s financial aid office. 

What kind of job can I get? 
You can get a job that s related to VA work, meets your interests, and fills a need. For example , you can work for a : VA facility Departm

user: Good morning. Please, I'm a veteran and have some projects to do but need to pass through school. Do you have some kind of work study program?

assistant: Well, yeah, there is one. If you're enrolled in a college, or vocational school or professional training program, you could be part of our work- study program.

user: Excellent. That sounds great. What kind of requirements do i need for that?

assistant: O.k, lets see. Have you been enrolled at least three-quarter time in a college degree, vocational or professional program?

user: Yeah, i'm enrolled in one of those.

assistant: Have you found an open job either at a nearby VA facility or in a VA related role at your school?

user: Yes, i have.

assistant: Very well. Now, Can you finish the work-study contract while you still qualify for education benefits?

user: Yeah, i think i can do that.

assistant: O.k, ltes see then. Next, Are you using an approved VA education benefits program to pay for your education or training?

user: Oh yeah, i'm using one of those too.

assistant: Excellent. Then i can gladly inform you that you can take part in our work-study program.
Título: Al Costello
Seção: Managing
Background: Giacomo Costa (14 December 1919 - 22 January 2000) was an Italian Australian professional wrestler best known by his ring name, Al Costello. Costello was the first professional wrestler to be nicknamed "The Man of a Thousand Holds" because of his innovative and very technical style. Costello was the creator and original member of the tag team The Fabulous Kangaroos, whose "Ultra Australian" gimmick complete with boomerangs, bush hats and the song "Waltzing Matilda" as their entrance music, existed in various forms from 1957 until 1983. Costello was either an active wrestler, or a manager in all versions of The Fabulous Kangaroos.

Conteúdo: In 1975, Costello surprised everyone by returning to professional wrestling as the manager of the team known as "The Love Brothers" (Hartford and Reggie Love). He actually stepped into the ring on occasion as part of special six-man tag team matches. After recovering from his hip surgery, Costello returned to active competition at age 56. The fact that he was able to recover from such a major injury is credited to his almost-fanatical style of healthy living. As a devout vegan, Costello credited his meat-free diet with his recovery, as well as the remarkable shape he was in for a man of his age. Costello reformed The Fabulous Kangaroos once more, this time teaming up with wrestler Tony Charles. The team defeated Dominic DeNucci and Chris Markoff to win Detroit's version of the NWA World Tag Team title, the same title that Costello and Kent had previously held. The Kangaroos title run was short, however, and they lost their gold to "Crazy" Luke Graham and Ripper Collins. In 1977, Tony Charles was replaced by Don Kent and the two reunited for a tour of Puerto Rico with the World Wrestling Council (WWC). In Puerto Rico, The Kangaroos arrived billed as the WWC World Tag Team Champions, once more to give a newly created title legitimacy. They dropped the titles to Carlos Colon and Jose Rivera on 12 March 1977 and remained in the WWC until 1978 chasing, but never regaining, the WWC World Tag Team Championship. After their tour in Puerto Rico ended, Don Kent returned to singles wres

user: Who did he manage?

assistant: the team known as "The Love Brothers" (Hartford and Reggie Love).

user: How did his team do?

assistant: The Kangaroos arrived billed as the WWC World Tag Team Champions,

user: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?

assistant: The team defeated Dominic DeNucci and Chris Markoff to win Detroit's version of the NWA World Tag Team title,

user: What happened after they teamed up?

assistant: The team defeated Dominic DeNucci and Chris Markoff to win Detroit's version of the NWA World Tag Team title,

user: Did they defeat anyone else?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER
Título: Spirit (rover)
Seção: Equipment wear and failures
Background: Spirit, also known as MER-A (Mars Exploration Rover - A) or MER-2, is a robotic rover on Mars, active from 2004 to 2010. It was one of two rovers of NASA's ongoing Mars Exploration Rover Mission. It landed successfully on Mars at 04:35 Ground UTC on January 4, 2004, three weeks before its twin, Opportunity (MER-B), landed on the other side of the planet. Its name was chosen through a NASA-sponsored student essay competition.

Conteúdo: Both rovers passed their original mission time of 90 sols many times over and the extended time on the surface, and therefore additional stress on components, resulted in some issues developing. On sol 778 (March 13, 2006), the right front wheel ceased working after having covered 4.2 mi (7 km) on Mars. Engineers began driving the rover backwards, dragging the dead wheel. Although this resulted in changes to driving techniques, the dragging effect became a useful tool, partially clearing away soil on the surface as the rover traveled, thus allowing areas to be imaged that would normally be inaccessible. However, in mid-December 2009, to the surprise of the engineers, the right front wheel showed slight movement in a wheel-test on sol 2113 and clearly rotated with normal resistance on three of four wheel-tests on sol 2117, but stalled on the fourth. On sols 2100-2101 (Nov 29, 2009), the right rear wheel also stalled and remained inoperable for the remainder of the mission. Scientific instruments also experienced degradation as a result of exposure to the harsh Martian environment and use over a far longer period than had been anticipated by the mission planners. Over time, the diamond in the resin grinding surface of the Rock Abrasion Tool wore down, after that the device could only be used to brush targets. All of the other science instruments and engineering cameras continued to function until contact was lost; however, towards the end of Spirit's life, the MIMOS II Mossbaue

user: What kind of equipment failures were there?

assistant: On sol 778 (March 13, 2006), the right front wheel ceased working
Título: Kelsey Grammer
Seção: Post-Frasier
Background: Grammer was born February 21, 1955, in Charlotte Amalie, Saint Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, the son of Sally (nee Cranmer; 1928-2008), a singer and actress, and Frank Allen Grammer, Jr. (d, 1968), a musician and owner of a coffee shop and a bar and grill called Greer's Place. He had one younger sister. Grammer was two years old when his parents divorced. Grammer and his sister Karen were subsequently raised by their mother and grandparents in New Jersey.

Conteúdo: In 2005, Grammer returned to television. He produced and appeared in an American adaptation of the British show The Sketch Show, which aired on Fox. The main cast consisted of Malcolm Barrett, Kaitlin Olson, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Paul F. Tompkins, as well as Lee Mack from the British version of the show. Grammer appeared in only short opening and closing segments in each episode. Many of the sketches from the British version were re-created, such as the "California Dreamin'", "English Course", and "Sign Language" sketches. Only six episodes of the show were made, and it was canceled after only four of them had aired. In 2007, Grammer starred with Patricia Heaton in the American sitcom Back to You. It was canceled by Fox after its first season. His next attempt, ABC's Hank, fared even worse. It was canceled after only five episodes had aired. Grammer later commented, "Honestly, it just wasn't very funny." In 2011 and 2012, Grammer starred in the Starz drama series Boss as a fictional mayor of Chicago in the mold of Richard J. Daley which premiered in October 2011. It was his first dramatic TV series. At the 2012 Golden Globe Awards Kelsey Grammer won the award for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama for his role on Boss. The show ran for 18 episodes over two seasons. Grammer played a villain in the Paramount's Transformers movies' fourth installment, Transformers: Age of Extinction, starring Mark Wahlberg. Grammer paired up with comedian/actor Martin Lawrence to star in th

user: when did frasier end?

assistant: CANNOTANSWER

user: what did she do?

assistant: In 2005, Grammer returned to television. He produced and appeared in an American adaptation of the British show The Sketch Show,

user: what other shows did she do?

assistant: an American adaptation of the British show The Sketch Show,

user: did he win any awards?

assistant: At the 2012 Golden Globe Awards Kelsey Grammer won the award for Best Actor in a Television Series Drama

user: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?

assistant: In 2007, Grammer starred with Patricia Heaton in the American sitcom Back to You.

user: who did he work with?

assistant: Mark Wahlberg.