Browsing Archive: June, 2012

Heightened Interest On The Student Loan Front

Posted by College Connection on Saturday, June 23, 2012, In : Paying for College

Interest rates on home loans may be at the lowest levels ever, but the feds are tightening up, raising rates and limiting grace periods on Direct loans to students, many of whom are already over their heads in college and graduate school debt.

Note the following changes to Direct Student Loans:

Direct Subsidized loans will not be eligible for an interest subsidy during the six-month grace period.

Subsidized loans are loans for which the borrower is not responsible for the interest while t...

Congratulations to the Class of 2012!

Posted by College Connection on Sunday, June 17, 2012, In : Just for Fun

Whether graduating from college, high school or kindergarten, the keynote speech can be the highlight of the day -- or not.

From the pages of The New York Times, a compendium of short-takes from Familiar Faces Offering Advice, Idealism and Humor.

Don your cap and gown, have a good read, and please, don't forget the sunscreen!

To all our graduates, CONGRATS!

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