Changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) could leave nearly 1,000 UBC students without funding as of September. On January 17, the Ford government announced several changes to post-secondary tuition fees, including cuts to OSAP. The OSAP changes increase funding for low-income families, but the family income threshold to qualify for funding will increase […]
Four years after its split from Sallie Mae, Navient Corp. was released from restrictions on competition with its former parent company. The student loan officer formalized it on Wednesday, announcing plans to clash with Sallie Mae by granting private student loans to borrowers who are still in school. The initial goal is modest: only $ […]
Students applying for financial aid through FAFSA should be aware of the major deadlines in Ohio for submitting applications. The FAFSA form becomes available each October for the following school year. To be eligible for the FAFSA, students must meet a number of requirements. The Education Department says that every student who meets certain eligibility […]
ILLINOIS – Students applying for financial aid through FAFSA should know the key deadlines in Illinois for submitting applications. And because Illinois is one of the few states where financial aid is limited, students should apply for aid early before it runs out. The FAFSA form becomes available each October for the following school year. […]