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		<title>Scotsman Guide Relaunches Web Site</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ContentDesk) October 26, 2005 -- Scotsman Guide, the leading resource for mortgage originators, has relaunched its Web site, providing visitors with new and improved design and functionality.At scotsmanguide.com, visitors can now use a brand-new search ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>(ContentDesk) October 26, 2005 -- Scotsman Guide, the leading resource for mortgage originators, has relaunched its Web site, providing visitors with new and improved design and functionality.At scotsmanguide.com, visitors can now use a brand-new search engine to find and compare lenders and products in our matrixes. The revamped Web site also allows visitors to read all archived educational articles in HTML format, subscribe to the residential and commercial editions or renew their subscriptions and experience a user-friendly design and navigation.The new search engine allows brokers to find lenders that fit their specified criteria. The free search engine is just another way that Scotsman Guide makes it easy for brokers to connect with lenders and fund their loans. The Alt-A lender search engine is up and running; prime, nonprime and other search engines are soon to follow.Scotsmanguide.com was designed and developed by Super WebGroup Inc. (<a href="http://www.superwebgroup.com" target="_blank">www.superwebgroup.com</a>). </P><P>Super WebGroup brings more than 12 years of computer, design and desktop publishing experience to the Web.Scotsman Publishing Inc. publishes a residential edition and a commercial edition of Scotsman Guide, with a combined monthly circulation of more than 82,000 subscribers. Scotsman Guide is the leading resource for mortgage originators, connecting mortgage brokers with wholesale lenders. The most recent Wholesale Access Mortgage Brokers Survey found that more than 65 percent of mortgage brokers in the country read Scotsman Guide  more than any other publication in the industry.For more information, visit <a href="http://www.scotsmanguide.com" target="_blank">www.scotsmanguide.com</a> or call (800) 297-6061.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>National Legal Debt Centers, Inc., Helping Consumers Avoid Bankruptcy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bankruptcy is the last resort in trying to eliminate debt. The majority of people who file for bankruptcy later say they wish they had found an alternative method of resolving their problems and would not do it again if they had the chance. Even so, unscrupulous ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Bankruptcy is the last resort in trying to eliminate debt. The majority of people who file for bankruptcy later say they wish they had found an alternative method of resolving their problems and would not do it again if they had the chance. Even so, unscrupulous collectors and the high pressure tactics applied by creditors eager to collect their profits are driving people into the bankruptcy courts in record numbers. And last year bankruptcy filings were at historic highs.Most people do not realize the difference between the various types of bankruptcy and could easily find themselves paying back a large proportion of their debt anyway, forced by the courts to make those payments. Some are even mandated into credit counseling programs and forced into a lengthy repayment plan. </P><P>So they wind up with a bankruptcy and repay the debts anyway!Although some types of bankruptcy may get rid of unsecured debts completely and help stop foreclosure on your home, stop garnishments by creditors and debt collection activities, be aware that there are still many areas it does not help with. Bankruptcy will normally not help in areas like child support, alimony, current taxes, and most government-backed student loans, etc.On top of this, you have also just ruined your credit for the rest of your life. Not only does bankruptcy stay on your credit report for 10 years and stay in the court records for 20 years, but many people do not realize that applications for home loans and many employment forms require you to answer the annoying question: "Have you ever filed for bankruptcy?" So, in effect, it follows you for the rest of your life. A bankruptcy can also hinder you in many major areas of your life, such as finding a job, buying or even renting a home, acquiring insurance, security clearance and buying or leasing a car. It should be considered as an absolute last resort.As a note on bankruptcy: Credit card companies are constantly trying to get Congress to change the various bankruptcy laws, making it much harder to take the so-called "easy way out." These organizations have spent over $75 million on "educational programs" for Congress over the last couple of years. </P><P>They are "educating" them on the reasons why such changes are needed. As a result, Congress is currently trying to pass new laws to make it much harder for consumers to take the option of bankruptcy and to force people into paying the creditors regardless of their personal situation. (Remember creditors only make money when you are in debt. The more debt you are in, and the longer you stay there, the more money they make!) Before you decide to do a bankruptcy, explore your options. References:Debt Reduction Alternatives<a href="http://www.nldc.us/debtoptions.html" target="_blank">http://www.nldc.us/debtoptions.html</a>Debt Elimination Scams... </P><P>Fraud Warning<a href="http://credit.about.com/od/shamsandscams/a/082504.htm" target="_blank">http://credit.about.com/od/shamsandscams/a/082504.htm</a>FTC Consumer Alert: Advertisements Promising Debt Relief May Be Offering Bankruptcy???? <a href="http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/bankrupt.htm" target="_blank">http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/pubs/alerts/bankrupt.htm</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Who Else Wants To Really Make a Living Online? 
You Are Invited To A New Online Personal Coaching Course!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[(ContentDesk) September 18, 2004 -- Who Else Wants To Really Make a Living Online?  A New Online Personal Coaching Course Just Released!Everybody is invited to a NEW seven-week online coaching program with David Vallieres and George Pluss.Whether your ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>(ContentDesk) September 18, 2004 -- Who Else Wants To Really Make a Living Online?  A New Online Personal Coaching Course Just Released!Everybody is invited to a NEW seven-week online coaching program with David Vallieres and George Pluss.Whether your goal is to simply make extra money with your Internet venture or to make $100k+ income or to join the ranks of the INC 500 fastest growing companies, our online training course will get you ON TRACK and on the FAST TRACK to a successful online venture, in any niche, in just 7 weeks.You'll be the beneficiary of an education that's taken 8+ years and over $100,000 in testing to discover. Now you can stop the insanity and become successful in any business you choose on the Internet with this 7 week fast track training program.The program is very unique, and you have never seen anything like it on the Internet or off the Internet. Each week for seven weeks you'll discover the secrets of a successful Internet venture that you can model, adapt and modify and use for any business.This is a roadmap to make your living online with personal help from someone who have doing it for 8 years..Check our new website for more details and grab you FREE mini-course:<a href="http://www.makelivingonline.com" target="_blank">http://www.makelivingonline.com</a>"Hi Dave, Your course is excellent! I have read a lot of money making ebooks or ecourses. None of them show me the real secrets that you shares in your Coaching course... I think I am lucky to be one of your students!" says Yetti Chiu a student from Singapore.Can our course help you start and succeed in your own Internet business ...with no experience? Yes, it can! Can it help you make a million dollars? That, we honestly don't know, but we guarantee that if you want it badly enough we can show you how to go from zero to real success in a shorter time than any other program of it's kind on the Internet."I created this 7 week intensive training program, You Can! Make Your Living Online!, to help newbies get on the fast track to Internet success. </P><P>The Course teaches you how I was able to transform my small online income into an automatic powerhouse money machine and how you can do the same even faster!" says Dave Vallieres, creator of this coaching courseFor additional information and a FREE mini-course ($97 value) visit:<a href="http://www.makelivingonline.com" target="_blank">http://www.makelivingonline.com</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Shopping For A Car? Don?t Get Taken For A Ride!</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Imagine this ... You're ready to buy a new car.  You've done your research on the web at a site like Edmunds.com so you know what the dealer has paid for the model you want.  Based on your information you've established your comfort zone for price haggling. ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Imagine this ... You're ready to buy a new car.  You've done your research on the web at a site like Edmunds.com so you know what the dealer has paid for the model you want.  Based on your information you've established your comfort zone for price haggling.    You walk into the dealership, meet with a salesperson, and begin negotiations. </P><P> At the end of your test drive and haggling, you're confident that you've made the best deal possible.  No way you're getting ripped off because this time you are an "informed consumer" unlike when you bought your last vehicle.One final step stands between you and your brand new "ride" - financing.  Your credit is outstanding so you get what you believe is the lowest possible interest rate from the dealership. You drive away in your shiny new vehicle triumphant!Ready for a dose of reality?  According to a new study, there's a 1 in 4 chance that you've been "taken for a ride" by the dealer's finance department, especially if you are female or a minority, by as much as an extra $1,000.The Consumer Federation of America, a Washington, D.C.,-based consumer interest group, said consumers often pay additional fees in that process - totaling as much as $1 billion nationwide - without realizing they qualified for cheaper financing. Here's what can happen behind the scenes: a bank approves an interest rate, the dealer tacks on additional percentage points as a kind of service fee and then the dealer and lender split the difference.To be fair, not every dealer is guilty of this markup. </P><P> However, enough are involved that many states are now considering new "truth in advertising" lending laws.  New laws would require auto dealers to inform customers of the original rate offered by the bank and what the dealer is offering to the customer, after tacking on their additional finance fee.Shopping around with your bank, credit union or the internet can help you to find the interest rate that you qualify for in a loan.  Remember, the auto dealer is in business to sell cars, not to offer loans.  The next time you're in the market for a car, don't just research the model, make, and add-ons.  Research fair interest rates as well so that you'll know if you're getting the best rate possible from the auto dealer or  if you're being "taken for a ride.". </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>New Campus Watchdog Group Launches Today - Creates Student Media Network and Provides Support Services for Campus Activists</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[An innovative campus watchdog group has been launched today (www.oncampus.therealitycheck.org) which seeks to foster greater transparency on college and University campuses on issues relating to academic freedom, bias and intellectual diversity.The Reality ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>An innovative campus watchdog group has been launched today (<a href="http://www.oncampus.therealitycheck.org" target="_blank">www.oncampus.therealitycheck.org</a>) which seeks to foster greater transparency on college and University campuses on issues relating to academic freedom, bias and intellectual diversity.The Reality Check "On Campus" is an independent new initiative developed by TheRealityCheck.org, Inc. (<a href="http://www.therealitycheck.org" target="_blank">www.therealitycheck.org</a>).  The primary purpose of this group is to support and develop its growing network of on-site Campus Journalists, student activists and student groups nationally.  Newsworthy issues and alerts originated by this network will be regularly published to an extensive national media audience.  Campus Journalists have already been assigned to a number of colleges and universities throughout the country and the list continues to grow.Campus Journalists, groups and participating student activists have access to extensive support resources to include event sponsorship, coordination and media training. </P><P>A comprehensive web site has also been built which acts as s central access point for news, information and resources.  The site incorporates the ability for the on-line submission of items for review and potential media distribution."Academic bias and lack of intellectual diversity have become a pandemic across our campuses," says TheRealityCheck.org President and On Campus Executive Director, Gary Schneider.  "With this new initiative we have a real opportunity to build groundswell of participation and renewed activism that will engender the return to the academic mandate of free, fair and open debate and discourse at our colleges and universities."University of North Carolina-Wilmington Professor, Author and Townhall Columnist, Mike Adams, says" I believe that 'The RealityCheck On Campus' will give a real voice to conservative students and student groups who have largely been marginalized as an intellectual force at their schools, or who have been subjugated (in the name of tolerance) by administrations and professors. This effort will help put lawless universities on notice."About TheRealityCheck.org:TheRealityCheck.Org, Inc. is a Conservative issue advocacy and information group established to promote and defend conservative social, political and economic principles nationally. </P><P> They are a non-partisan, nonprofit, tax-exempt educational foundation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Codes.  Read more at: <a href="http://www.therealitycheck.org" target="_blank">www.therealitycheck.org</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Maine School Becomes MSATP Loophole to Bypass the Mississippi Exit Exam.</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The North Atlantic Regional High School in Maine has released a new web site guiding Mississippi high school seniors around the consequences of failing the MSATP exit exams.  Maine has no required exit exam.  The administrator of the school, Steve Moitozo, ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>The North Atlantic Regional High School in Maine has released a new web site guiding Mississippi high school seniors around the consequences of failing the MSATP exit exams.  Maine has no required exit exam.  The administrator of the school, Steve Moitozo, says, "When Exit Exams are used against the student, that is unfair.  A student may have done everything required to graduate (perfect attendance, passed every course, done all the homework, have a passing GPA, earned all the credits, etc.), but if that same student cannot pass EVERY section of this one massive test, the student is denied a high school diploma.  That is not fair, but it is the law in over 25 states."But it is NOT the law in Maine. </P><P>Moitozo's high school in Maine is a state-authorized, fully accredited private school. Recently high school seniors victimized by high school exit exams have found this Maine high school, transferred their credits, and earned their diplomas.  High School students own their credits -- all credits belong to the student -- and if the student wants to transfer the credits to a high school in Maine, they are free to do so. When the student has the necessary 17.5 credits, they are entitled to their high school diploma.About North Atlantic Regional High SchoolEstablished in 1989 under Maine law for "equivalent instruction," the North Atlantic Regional High School oversees the work of 2,200 students from all states, including Mississippi.  North Atlantic Regional High School graduates have been accepted into every type of college and university including Julliard, Harvard, Penn State, Johns Hopkins, West Point, and public universities in nearly every state.To find out more about bypassing the MSATP for a fully accredited high school diploma, visit the school's web site at <a href="http://www.narhs.org&nbsp" target="_blank">http://www.narhs.org&nbsp</a>;??? More specifically,  <a href="http://www.narhs.org/ExitExams/" target="_blank">http://www.narhs.org/ExitExams/</a>Steve Moitozo, AdministratorNorth Atlantic Regional High School25 Adams Ave.Lewiston, ME????04240School Office???? 207-753-1522Exit Exam????207-777-4777Email????????????????e-mail protected from spam bots. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Wizdom Completed Training Grayslake Community High School Personnel in the Use of LiveIEP!, Wizdom?s Web Based Individual Education Program (IEP) Management Software</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Naperville, Illinois ? Special Education people including case managers, teachers, social workers and psychologists have been taught how to manage their IEP work on line through Wizdom LiveIEP!. With LiveIEP! Special Education personnel will always be ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Naperville, Illinois ? Special Education people including case managers, teachers, social workers and psychologists have been taught how to manage their IEP work on line through Wizdom LiveIEP!. With LiveIEP! Special Education personnel will always be sure of having the latest IEP forms to work with because they are centrally administered on the Districts Server.  Case Managers will be able to download any form any time to their own computer, work on the forms independently or during IEP meetings and then up load forms to the server.  Because Wizdom LiveIEP! is a hybrid system using both the Internet and a PC Client, School District personnel have the best of both worlds.  Their work is always available on their machines, and they are always sure of having the latest forms from the Internet. </P><P> Further, they can work from home or any other place with or without an Internet connection from the Districts point of view, school administration is always certain that records are current and consistent across the entire district."Wizdom IEPLive! captures student information from the Illinois Special Education System EdWin version 2005 and automatically populates the District's IEP forms eliminating the need for teachers to re input student information." said Denise L. Kindle, Director of Special Education "This is a tremendous advantage in terms of time saving and accuracy."Grayslake training was conducted on Wizdom's LiveIEP! Version 5.2.  This Version includes:1. New "Caseload Management Console" lets System Administrators add several students to a Case Manager, all on a single screen.2. New Shortcuts between management screens including:a)Student Management Consoleb)Team Management Consolec)User Management Consoled)Caseload Management Console3. </P><P>New "IEP Folder" option to create a folder directly under the "Student Folder."4. New "Set Security" option for subfolders to restrict access to sensitive information.5. New: Forms in the forms list can now be sorted by: Name, Last Modified Date, Last Modified Author, Status6. New Support added to assist in Archiving and Un-Archiving students.7. New "Make-a-link" feature allows links to any web page in a folder or subfolder.8. </P><P>Many issues have been resolved, providing improved operation and performance!9. New Automatic Spell Checking "Wizdom LiveIEP! Version 5.2 makes a statement that Wizdom continues to lead the automation of Special Education Planning and Management", said Dennis E. Wisnosky, Wizdom Founder.Wizdom is authorized by Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to offer Continuing Education Units (CEU) and Continuing Professional Education Units (CPDU) for individuals completing LiveIEP! training. Wizdom Education, a Division of Wizdom Systems, Inc. is the leading provider of software and services to plan and manage Special Education programs. </P><P> Other Wizdom Special Education products include TransPlanner!, ChildConnect! and ClassRoomLive!.  Wizdom products are used by many school districts.  Call or email Robin Davies (e-mail protected from spam bots) for additional information.. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>How to Find the Best Debt Consolidation Secured Loan</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[If debt is a way of life for you, it's time for you to consider finding a debt consolidation secured loan. This loan is designed so that you can pay off some or all of your debt, leaving you with a single low monthly payment instead of multiple payments ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>If debt is a way of life for you, it's time for you to consider finding a debt consolidation secured loan. This loan is designed so that you can pay off some or all of your debt, leaving you with a single low monthly payment instead of multiple payments that keep increasing as time goes by. Since you offer collateral as security for the loan, the debt consolidation secured loan usually has a lower interest rate and is easier to get than some other loans? making it great for the person who is deep in debt and doesn't have a spotless credit history. The best part is that not only does a debt consolidation secured loan stop your outstanding debt from harming your credit score further, but on time repayment of your loan helps to rebuild your credit as well! Securing your loan Since a debt consolidation secured loan requires collateral, it's important to choose the right collateral for the job. Instead of putting up precious metals or collectibles which need to be appraised to determine their value, it's often best to stick with more common forms of collateral? automobiles and trucks, and real estate. </P><P>These are high-value items that are relatively easy for the lender to determine the value of, and are easy for them to find a market for should you not repay the loan and they are forced to repossess. The easier it is for the lender to determine the value of your collateral on a market, the more likely they are to offer you a good rate for your debt consolidation secured loan.Of course, good rates are important because it means less money that you have to pay for your loan. Determining how much to borrow Ideally, you want to borrow enough with a debt consolidation secured loan to repay all of your outstanding debt and have only the monthly loan payment to worry about.If you're too deep in debt, however, you might have to settle for less? after all, you need to keep the amount that you borrow under the value of your collateral. If this is the case, make sure that you can cover your largest and oldest debts (or at least a significant portion of them) with your debt consolidation secured loan, and then distribute any additional amount included in the loan among the remainder of your debts.Any amount that isn't covered by the loan should be repaid as quickly as possible (all the while making sure that you don't lapse on your loan payments.) Paying off your loan After consolidating your outstanding debts with a debt consolidation secured loan, try to make sure that you get all of your loan payments in on time (if not early.) Not only does this make sure that the lender doesn't have to repossess your collateral, but it also helps to build a good business relationship with the lender as well as doing some needed repair to your credit report. You can use the relationship that you build now later in life when you need financial services again. </P><P>You may freely reprint this article provided the following author's biography (including the live URL link) remains intact:. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Considerations in Distance Education for the Medical Assistant Instructor</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medical Assistant distance education is emerging to meet the demands of a new generation of students in the twenty first century. St. Augustine Medical Assistant School distance education program for medical assistant presents a good model for this integration ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Medical Assistant distance education is emerging to meet the demands of a new generation of students in the twenty first century. St. Augustine Medical Assistant School distance education program for medical assistant presents a good model for this integration of technology with medical assistant education. Distance education, particularly in its most recent form, online education, is being integrated into even the most cautious and conservative of educational institutions. Yet the impact of these alternative forms of teaching and learning on students, faculty, and institutions has yet to be broadly or deeply studied. </P><P>New models such as that at St. Augustine Medical Assistant School are immerging. St. Augustine Medical Assistant School is available at: www.medassistant.orgDistance education is not new, and can be traced as far back as the first century. The Apostle Paul wrote to the early Christian churches, instructing them from a distance (even when he was under 'house arrest' in Rome). </P><P>This was probably the first type of 'correspondence course', which was the only method of learning at a distance until the advent of the telephone. Today, distance education and in particular online medical assistant instruction calls upon an impressive range of technologies to enable medical assistant instructor and the medical assistant student who are separated by distance to communicate with each other either in real time (synchronous) or delayed time (asynchronous). Currently and asynchronous model used at St. Augustine Medical Assistant School to instruct medical assistant students. This has proven to be a very effective model however the medical assistant program is currently investigating the benefits of synchronous online medical assistant instruction and the benefits it may have for the medical assistant student. </P><P>Medical Assistant distance learning epitomizes the move away from institute based learning to a more direct, student centered approach. As a concept, distance learning has existed for over a century, notably in the form of paper based correspondence courses including the less formal correspondence education for medical assistants. Now however, distance education is depending increasingly upon technology for its success and technological innovations ensure that distance learning for the medical assistant continues to evolve and grow as a valid and potent force in all forms of education for the medical assistant. The task of the medical assistant distance educator is therefore to obviate these problems as much as possible by mixing and matching techniques, creating and maintaining a stimulating environment, and offering opportunities for medical assistant students to communicate with each other and with the medical assistant teaching staff on a regular basis. The medical assistant educators will also need to change their traditional role as well. </P><P>Many remote medical assistant students need a great deal of social support, and medical assistant distance educators may find themselves spending more time offering one-to-one tutorials and less time lecturing. St. Augustine Medical Assistant School at www.MedicalAssistant.us is leading today's technology in medical assistant education. When designing medical assistant educational systems and materials for medical assistant distance in delivery the medical assistant teacher must consider not only learning outcomes, but also centered requirements and technical constraints for the medical assistant. Also to be considered are the needs, characteristics, and individual differences of both the students, the teachers and future medical assistants. </P><P>Medical assistant distance education for the medical assistant then, should not be viewed as a means of reducing costs, but as an opportunity to raise standards. It is also about providing quality medical assistant learning opportunities for those who, for one reason or another, have previously been excluded from this basic human right. Medical Assistant distance education will quickly become the norm and not the exception for the twenty first century medical assistant. St. Augustine Medical Assistant School distance education program for medical assistant presents a good model for this integration of technology with medical assistant education. </P><P>The St. Augustine Medical Assistant model can be reviewed at: <a href="http://www.medassistant.org">http://www.medassistant.org</a>. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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		<description><![CDATA[Federal Student Loans versus Private Student Loans ? which is best for me?You have gotten all the grants and scholarships you can, but you still need money for your education. It's time to look at loans. But which is better ? federal loans or private ...]]></description>
		<content:encoded><![CDATA[<P>Federal Student Loans versus Private Student Loans ? which is best for me?You have gotten all the grants and scholarships you can, but you still need money for your education. It's time to look at loans. But which is better ? federal loans or private loans?Federal loans If you need to take out a loan to help pay for your education, you should always look at federal loans first. The largest source of education loans around, federal loans are long-term loans with low interest rates designed for students who need money for their educations. They have several benefits when compared to other borrowing options, including -Lower interest rates-Options to postpone payments-Longer repayment terms-Easier credit requirementsEligibility for some of these loans, such as the Federal Perkins Loan and the Subsidized Federal Stafford Loan, are needs-based, while others are not. </P><P>You will need to complete a FAFSA to apply for these loans.The most common federal student loans are listed below:Federal Perkins LoanThe Federal Perkins Loan is a low-interest loan available to students who have exceptional financial need, based on the information provided on their FAFSA. Undergraduates can borrow up to $4,000 per year, while graduate students can borrow up to $6,000 per year. Federal Stafford LoanThe Federal Stafford Loan is available to undergraduates and graduate students. Loan amounts depend on a student's year in school and whether they are financially dependent or independent. Your college's financial aid office determines your eligibility. </P><P>Stafford loans can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Financial need determines which type a student is eligible for. Subsidized loans are based on financial need. The government pays the interest while the student is in school, in deferment, and in their grace period.Unsubsidized loans are available to all students, regardless of income. The student is responsible for all interest.Federal PLUS LoanThe Federal PLUS Loan (Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students) is a low-interest education loan for parents. </P><P>Each year, parents can borrow up to the cost of attendance, minus other financial aid received (scholarships, grants, student loans, etc.). The PLUS loan is not based on financial need. Qualified applicants must pass a credit check.Private loansPrivate loans are designed to supplement federal loan programs and are available from schools, banks, and education loan organizations. They are usually used to cover education costs that cannot be met by federal aid.Terms for these loans vary according to the lender and your credit history. Keep these things in mind as you consider taking out a private loan: -Private loans have credit requirements, and you may need a co-signer -The lender determines the interest rates and fees, which may be affected by your credit score -Private loans may not offer deferment options -Private loan programs may offer borrower benefits, such as interest rate discounts or rebates No matter what type of loan you take out, be conservative and borrow wisely! All loans have to be repaid, whether federal or private.This article is distributed by NextStudent. </P><P>At NextStudent, we believe 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 as easy as possible. We invite you to learn more about Federal Student Loans or Private Student Loans at <a href="http://www.NextStudent.com">http://www.NextStudent.com</a> .. </P>]]></content:encoded>
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