FACTS Archives

April 2002 Issue: Topics:
Renewing Federal Aid Applications * Summer Aid * Satisfactory Academic Progress Guidelines * Renewing Academic Scholarships * Loan Consolidation Info * Tax Credits for Education * Tuition + Fee Schedule for 2002-2003 * Electronic Signatures for Loans Coming * News from the Bursar's Office

  • May 2002 Issue:Topics:
    Conratulations Graduates! * Loan Repayment Information * TrueCareers.com * Americorps * "HELP Teachers" * Summer Orientation * Monthly Payment Plans

  • June 2002 Issue:Topics:
    Alternative Loan Programs * Should You Get A Credit Card? * Loyola Debuts "Life Skills" Program * New Options Under PLUS Program * Other Resources to Pay for College * Happy Birthday Loyola!

  • July 2002 Issue:Topics:
    New FFELP Rates Set * New TOPS Rate Set * Smart Spending for Students * FAQ on Federal Work Study * Fall Bills Are Coming * Americorps * The Catholic Tradition of Jesuit Higher Education

  • August 2002 Issue:Topics:
    Check Your Aid Status Online * "ACE" Helps Students Succeed * Funding Resources and Financial Obligations* Renewal Requirements for Undergraduate Scholarships * Satisfactory Academic Progress for Federal Aid Programs * Loan Consolidation * Community Service Programs

  • September 2002 IssueTopics:
    You've Got FinMail * Other Internet Resources Help You Learn How to Manage Money * Take Control of Your Future * Service Learning* Loan Consolidation Info* Citibank Offers Home Equity Line of Credit * Our Jesuit Heritage

  • October 2002 Issue-Topics:
    Fall 2002 Planning Calendar * Guide to Finding and Keeping Scholarships * Credit Card Usage Analysis * Early Registration for Spring 2003 * Hispanic Scholarship Fund * The Jesuits in the Crescent City

  • November 2002 Issue-Topics:
    Jacob Javits Fellowship Program * Early Registration Begins November 4 *Work Hard, but Smart:How to be Successful in School and Graduate on Time* *GLAMOUR Magazine Scholarship* Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest * The Twomey Center for Peace Through Justice

  • December 2002 Issue-Topics:
    Congratulations Graduates! * Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program * Notice for TOPS Recipients * PFLAG Scholarship Program * "HELP" Teachers Program * AXA Achievement Scholarships * FinMan Tip of the Month* Becoming "Men and Women for Others"
  • January 2003 Issue-Topics:
    Do You Need to Complete a Federal Tax Return? * Hope and Lifetime Learning Tax Credits * Scholarship Opportunities for Business School Students * American Chemical Society Minority Scholars Program * Talbots 2003 Women's Scholarship Fund * James Madison Graduate Fellowships * Home Equity Programs * Can You Deduct the Interest You are Paying on Your Student Loans ?

  • February 2003 issue -Topics:
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholars Program * Loyola Receives Goizueta Foundation Grant* AICPA John Carey Scholarship Program * The Christophers' 16th Annual Video Contest * Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships * Selected Letters of St. Ignatius

  • March 2003 issue - Topics:
    Renewal Requirements for Undergraduate Merit Aid * USA Funds Announces Scholarship Program* Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for Federal Aid * Early Registration Begins March 31 * Alumni Association Announces New Graduation Award * Press Club of New Orleans Scholarship Program * Hispanic College Fund Offers Two New Scholarships

  • April 2003 issue: - Topics:
    File 2003-2004 FAFSA by May 1, 2003 for priority consideration * Early Registration for 2003 Summer and 2003 Fall Semester begins March 31 * Financial Management "Tip of the Month" * David W. Miller Award for Student Journalists * Financial "Rules of Thumb" for Students * Tylenol "Cash for College" Sweepstakes * Resource Page for National Guard/ Reserve Members * Jesuit Spirituality - Finding God in All Things

  • May 2003 issue - Topics:
    Congratulations Graduates *As Your Stafford Loan Goes Into Repayment * Stafford Loan Repayment Options * Loan Default Prevention * Early Registration Reminder * The Student Conservation Association * Sallie Mae's "Unmet Need Scholarship" Program * "Louisiana Lagniappe " Program Announced by Sallie Mae

  • June 2003 issue-Topics:
    Alternative Loan Programs Provide Additional Financial Options to Families * Major Lenders for Alternative Loans * Should You Get A Credit Card * Financial Management Tip of the Month * Scholarship Program for Hispanic Students Pursuing MBA Degrees * Parent Answer Service Scholarship Program * Other Resources to Help Pay College Expenses * Alumni Association Announces Scholarship Awards

  • July 2003 issue -Topics:
    Family Federal Education Loan Interest Rates Set to Drop for 2003-2004 * Value of TOPS Award Set for 2003-2004 * Smart Spending for Students * Frequently Asked Questions About College Work-Study * Fall Bills will be mailed out in mid-July * LELA offers "HELP Teachers" Program * First Job "Dos and Don'ts"

  • August 2003 issue -Topics:
    Check Your Aid Status Online Through LORA * Academic Center for Excellence ("ACE") Helps Students Succeed * Seek Out Financial Aid * Thanks, Sallie Mae * 2003-2004 Tuition and Fee Schedule Available Online * Renewal Requirements for Undergraduate Scholarships * Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Federal Aid Programs * Loan Consolidation Information * Monthly Payment Plans Available * LELA Announces "Graduates Choose Louisiana" Reward Program

  • September 2003 Issue - Topics:
    New Look for the Financial Aid Website * Update FAFSA Contact Information to Prepare for 2004-2005 Processing * Credit Card Smarts * Shreveport Journalism Foundation Scholarship Program * Other Internet Resources Teach Money Mangement Skills * Monthly Payment Plans Available * The Seal of the Society of Jesus

  • October 2003 Issue -Topics:
    Fall 2003 Planning Calendar * Guide to Finding and Keeping Scholarship/Grant Funds * Five Scholarship Letter Tips * Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship Program * Spring Advising and Early Registration Begins November 3 * Hispanic Scholarship Fund's College Scholarship Program * First Work-Study Paychecks Issued * Other Scholarship Programs Announced

  • November 2003 Issue - Topics:
    The Goizueta Foundation Scholars Fund * "FinMan" Updates * "Work Hard But Smart: How to Be Successful in School and Graduate on Time * GLAMOUR Magazine's 2004 Top ten College Women Competition * The Elie Wiesel Proze in Ethics Essay Contest *

  • December 2003 Issue - Topics: Congratulations Graduates! * National Institutes of Health Undergraduate Scholarship Program * Academic Planning Guide * 2004-2005 PFLAG Scholarship Program Guidelines Announced * Internship Opportunity with the Louisiana Center for Women and Government.

  • February 2004 Issue- Topics: Sallie Mae offers Scholarship Opportunities through Project Access * Ten Steps to Financial Fitness * F.B.I. Honors Intern Program * Scholarships for Business Students * Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships* American Chemical Society Scholars Program * USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship Program * Tax Credits and the 1098-T Form

  • March 2004 Issue- Topics:
    Renewal Requirements for Undergraduate Merit Aid * USA Funds Announces Scholarship Program * Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for students receiving federal financial aid * Early Registration for 2004 Summer and 2004 Fall Semesters * Alumni Association Graduation Award Program * Alumni Association Legacy Scholarshio Program * Other Scholarship Opportunities

  • April 2004 Issue- Topics:
    Currently enrolled students should file 2004-2005 FAFSA by May 1, 2004 * Early Registration Commences for 2004 Summer and 2004 Fall Semesters * Benjamin Gilman Scholarship Program * Press Club of New Orleans Journalism Scholarship Program * Have You Completed Your Federal Income Taxes Yet ? The David W. Miller Award for Student Journalists * Kids Chance of Louisiana Scholarship Progra * Tylenol "Cash for College" Sweepstakes * National Hispanic Explorers Scholarship Program * Jesuit Spirituality - Finding God in All Things

  • May 2004 Issue - Topics:

    Graduation Reminders* Steps to Help Build a Solid Credit History* As Your Stafford Loans Go Into Repayment * Stafford Loan Repayment Options* Loan Default Prevention * Important Registration Reminder * The Student Conservation Association * Sallie Mae's "Unmet Need" Scholarship Program * Student Spending:Some Hints to Keep You Out of Trouble

  • June 2004 Issue - Topics:

    Alternative Loan Programs Provide Additional Financial Options to Families * Major Lenders for Alternative Loans * Do You Need a Credit Card? * Financial Management Tip of the Month: Securing Your Rent Deposit* Cool Summer Savings Moves from "FinMan"* Other Resources to Help Pay College Expenses * Monthly Payment Plans * "Scholarships: Everything You Need to Know About Finding Free Money for College and Avoiding Scams"

  • July 2004 Issue - Topics
    Federal Family Education Loan Interest Rates Set to Drop for 2004-2005 Academic Year; "The Connection Between Learning and Earning"; Get a Grip on Your Finances: Smart Spending for Students; Frequently Asked Questions About College Work-Study; Fall Bills Just Around the Corner; Campus Wide ID Program Unveiled; First Job "Dos and Don'ts"

  • August 2004 Issue -
    Check Your Aid Status Online Through LORA * Campus Resources Exist to Help Students Succeed * Seek Out Financial Aid: Funding Resources and Financial Obligations * 2004-2005 Tuition and Fee Schedule Available Online * Renewal Requirements for Undergraduate Scholarships * Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy for Federal Aid Programs * 2004-2005 Louisianan TOPS Program Awards Set * Monthly Payment Plan Information * Alumni Association Announces Scholarship Recipients

  • September 2004 - Topics:

    You've got "FinMail" * Update FAFSA Contact Information * Credit Card Smarts * Benjamin Gilman Inernational Scholarship Program * Other Resources to Help You Learn Money Management * Preventing Fraud- Take Care With Your ATM Card

  • October 2004 - Topics:
    Fall 2004 Planning Calendar * Guide to Finding and Keeping Scholarship/Grant Funds * Women Earning More Bachelor's Degrees than Men * Hispanic Scholarship Fund's College Scholarship Program * Spring Early Registration Begins November 1 * Other Scholarship Programs Announced

  • November 2004 - Topics:

    FBI Honors Internship Program * Work Hard But Smart: How to Be Successful in School and Graduate on Time* Spring 2005 Advising and Early Registration Begins on November 1 * Free Publications Available * The Elie Wiesel Prize in Thics Essay Contest * Financial Management "Tip of the Month" * Prayerful Thoughts from St. Ignatius of Loyola

  • December 2004 - Topics:

    Congratulations Graduates! * Payment Deadlines and Early Registration * Academic Planning Guide* 2005-2006 PFLAG Scholarship Program Guidelines Announced * Talbots Women's Scholarship Program * James Madison Graduate Fellowship Program * FinMan "Tip of the Month"

  • January 2005 - Topics:

    GLAMOUR Magazine's "Top 10 College Women Competition" * Martin Luther King Jr Scholars Program* Sallie Mae Scholarship Programs* Thomas J. Pickering Undergraduate AND Graduate Scholarship Programs * American Chemical Society Scholars Program * Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program * What is a 1098-T Statement? What You Should Do With An "Outside Scholarship" Check * Mapping Your Future Offers An Internet Chat Session On Completing the FAFSA

  • February 2005 - Topics:

    Occupational Projections and Training Data Bulletin Released * 10 Steps to Financial Fitness* Majors and Internships:Academic Decisions * Mapping Your Future's Releases Enhanced "Debt/Salary Wizard* USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship Program * Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships * American Chemical Society Scholars Program* Don't Let Identity Thieves Steal Your Future * Resources on the IRS Web Site to Help You Complete Your Federal Tax Forms

  • March 2005 - Topics:

    Renewal Requirements for Undergraduate Merit Aid Programs * USA Funds Announces Scholarship Program* Federal Satisfactory Academic Progress Guidelines * Financial Management "Tip of the Month" * Early Registration Begins April 4 * Alumni Association Legacy Scholarship and Graduation Award Programs * Other Scholarship Opportunities

  • April 2005 - Topics:

    Returning students should file the FAFSA by May 1, 2005 * "Satisfactory Academic Progress" Guidelines * Benjamin Gilman Scholarship Program * Press Club of New Orleans Scholarship Program * David W. Miller Award for Student Journalists * Federal Financial Aid Programs Under Review * "FinMan's Top Financial Aid and Tax Filing Tips * Fall/Summer Advising and Pre-Registration Begins on April 4, 2005 * Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Programs * Jesuit Spirituality- Finding God in all Things

  • May 2005 - Topics:
    Congratulations Graduates! * Steps to Build A Solid Credit History * Stafford Loan Repayment Options * Loan Default Prevention * Important Registration Reminders * The Student Conservation Association * Sallie Mae's "UnMet Need" Scholarship Program * Student Spending : Some Hints to Keep You Out of Trouble
  • June 2005 -Topics:
    Alternative Loan Programs Provide Additional Financial Options to Families * Major Lenders for Alternative Loans * Should You Get A Credit Card? * Financial Management "Tip of the Month"* Should You Consolidate Your Federal Loans? * Still Looking for a Summer Job ? * Other Resources to Help Pay for College* Scholarships:Everything You Need to Know About Finding Free Money for College and Avoiding Scams

  • July 2005 -Topics:
    FFELP Interest Rates Set for 2005-2006* The Connection Between Learning and Earning* Get a Grip on Your Finances: Smart Spending for Students* Frequently Asked Questions About College Work-Study * Fall Bills * Check Your Aid Status on LORA * First Job Hints

  • August 2005-Topics:
    Check You Aid Status Online Through LORA * Campus Resources Exist to Help Students Succeed * Seek Out Financial Aid: Funding Resources and Financial Obligations * Renewal Requirements for Undergraduate Scholarships * Satisfactory Academic Progress Guidelines for Federal Aid Recipients * 2005-2006 TOPS Awards Set *How Your Financial Aid Will Be Credited to Your Bill

  • December 2005-Topics:
    Resources for Families Impacted by the Hurricanes * Academic Planning Guide* Job "E-Fair " Offered through Counseling and Career Services* "FinMan" Tip of the Month * Talbots Women's Scholarship Program * Jubilee 2006 *
  • January 2006 - Topics:
    GLAMOUR Magazine's "Top 10 College Women Competition * USA Funds' Access to Education Scholarships * Sallie Mae Scholarship Programs* Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships (Undergrad and Grad) * American Chemical Society Scholars Program * Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program* What is a 1098-T Statement * Organizations Working to Promote the Recovery of New Orleans* Chat Session on the FAFSA Application
  • February 2006- Topics:
    2006-2007 Occupational Projections and Training Data Bulletin Released* 10 Steps to Financial Fitness* Majors and Internships: Academic Deecisions* USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships * Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships * American Chemical Society Scholarship Program* Important Links on the IRS Web Site

  • March 2006 - Topics:

    Renewal Requirements for Undegraduate Merit Aid*Financial Aid Programs for Spring II * The Magis Fellowship Fund * Pre-registration Information * Financial Management Tip of the Month * Other Scholarship Opportunities
  • April 2006 - Topics:
    File FAFSA by May 1, 2006 * Links to "Satisfactory Academic Progress" Policy Guidelines* Benjamin Gilman Scholarship Program * Press Club of New Orleans Scholarship Program * David W. Miller Award for Student Journalists * Federal Financial Aid Programs Under Review by Congress, President Bush * Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Programs * "FinMan" Tips * Spring II and Fall Pre-Registration begins on April 3 * Jesuit Spirituality -Finding God in All Things
  • May 2006 -Topics:
    Congratulations, Graduates! * As Your Student Loans Go Into Repayment* Steps to Building A Successful Credit History* Loan Default Prevention* Rebuild Louisiana Student Financial Assistance Program * Sallie Mae's "Unmet Need Scholarship Program" * Student Spending: Some Hints to Keep You Out of Trouble
  • June 2006 -Topics:
    Alternative Loan Programs Provide Additional Financial Options to Families * Federal Academic Competitiveness Grant Program Unveiled * Should You Get A Credit Card* Financial Management "Tip of the Month" * Federal SMART Grant Program Unveiled* Other Resources to Help Pay for College Expenses * "Scholarships: Everything You Need to Know About Finding Free Money for College
  • July 2006 - Topics:

  • Federal Family Education Loan Program Rates Set for 2006-2007* The Connection Between Learning and Earning* Smart Spending for Students * Frequently Asked Questions About Work-Study * Fall Semester Bills * Check your aid status on LORA* First Job Tips

  • August 2006 -Topics:
  • Check Your Aid Status Online Through LORA * Campus Resources Exist to Help Students Succeed* Check Out Financial AId: Funding Resources and Financial Obligations* 2006-2007 Tuition and Fee Schedule Available Online * Renewal Requirements for Undergraduate Scholarships * Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for Federal Aid * 2006-2007 TOPS Awards *How Financial Aid Will Be Credited to Your Bill

  • September 2006 -Topics:
    Money Management Tips for Students * Update Your FAFSA Contact Information * Credit Card Smarts * Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship - Spring 2007 * Other Internet Resources on Money Management * Preventing Fraud: Take Care With Your ATM Card
  • October 2006 - Topics:
    Fall 2006 Planning Guide * Guide to Finding and Keeping Scholarship/Grant Funds * Your Vote, Your Voice * Hispanic Scholarship Fund Programs * Spring Advising and Early Registration Begins on Oct. 30 * Other Scholarship Programs
  • November 2006
    The Importance of Good Credit: Know Your Score *Work Hard, but Smart: How to be successful in school and graduate on time * Spring 2007 Advising and Early Registration Begins on October 30, 2006 * The Elie Weisel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest *Prayerful Thoughts from St. Ignatius of Loyola

  • December 2006 - Topics:
    Congratulations Graduates!* Payment Deadlines and Early Registration * Academic Planning Guide * PFLAG Scholarship Program * Talbots' Women's Scholarship Program * James Madison Graduate Fellowship Program

  • January 2007-Topics:
    GLAMOUR Magazine's "Top 10 College Women" Competition * USA Funds' Access to Education Scholarships * Thomas Pickering Undergrad and Grad Fellowship Programs * SALLIE MAE Foundation Scholarship Programs * American Chemical Society Scholars Program * The Fund for Theological Education's Undergrad Ministry Scholarship Program * What is a 1098-T Statement? * Chat Session on the FAFSA application on January 9, 2007
  • February 2007-Topics:
    2006-2007 Occupational Projections and Training Data Bulletin Released *10 Steps to Financial Fitness * Majors and Internships: Academic Decisions * USA Funds Access to Education Scholarships * Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowships * American Chemical Society Scholarships *IRS web site links for help with your federal tax returns.
  • -March 2007 - Topics:
    Renewal Requirements for Undergraduate Merit Scholarships * Financial Aid Programs for Summer * Congress Debates Higher Education Funding * Student Aid Alliance Statement on President Bush's Budget Proposal * Other Scholarship Opportunities

    April 2007 -Topics:
    File 2007-2008 FAFSA by May 1,2007 for priority consideration* 2007 Summer Session Information * Satisfactory Academic Progress Guidelines * Benjamin Gilman Scholarship Program * Stay Secure: Prevent ID Theft; The David W. Miller Award for Student Journalists * Cut the Fat: How You Can Trim Expenses * "FinMan's Top Finanancial Aid and Tax Filing Tips * Congress Continues to Debate Higher Education Funding * Jesuit Spirituality-Finding God in All things

    May 2007 - Topics:
    Congratulations, Graduates! As your Student Loans Go Into Repayment * Steps to Help Build a Solid Credit History * Stafford Loan Repayment Options* Loan Default Prevention* Financial Fitness Final Exam* Important Registration Reminder * Press Club of New Orleans Scholarship Program * Sallie Mae's Unmet Need Scholarship Program * Student Spending: Some Hints to Keep You Out of Trouble

    June 2007- Topics:
    * Alternative Loan Programs * Federal Academic Competitiveness Grants * Should You Get A Credit Card? * Financial Management Tip: Securing Your Rent Deposit
    * Federal "SMART" Grants * Other Resources to Help Pay College Expenses
    * The Project on Student Debt * Payment Plan Information * Scholarships: Everything You Need to Know About Finding Free Money For College and Avoiding Scams

    July 2007 - Topics:
    FFELP Loan Rates Set * "The Connection Between Learning and Earning" * "Get A Grip on Your Finances: Smart Spending for Students" * Frequently Asked Questions About College Work Study * Fall Bills Are Just Around the Corner* Internet Based Scholarship Search Program * First Job Hints

    August 2007 -Topics:

    Check your aid status online through LORA * Campus Resources to Aid Student Success * Seek Out Financial Aid:Funding Resources and Financial Obligation * Renewal Requirements for Undergraduate Scholarships * Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for Federal Aid Programs * "TOPS" Scholarship Information * How Financial Aid Will Be Credited to Your Bill

    September 2007 -Topics:

    Money Management Tips for Students * Louisiana Announces New Grant for INCOMING undergraduate students * Emergency and Safety Preparedness Website * Credit Card Smarts * Benjamin Gilman International Scholarships-Spring 2008 * Other Internet Resources offer help with Managing Your Money * Preventing Fraud: Take Care With Your ATM Card

    October 2007 - Topics:

    * Fall 2007 Planning Guide * Guide to Finding and Keeping Scholarship/Grant Funds
    * Your Vote, Your Voice * Hispanic Scholarship Fund Programs * Advising and Early Registration for Spring 2008 * "Top 10 College Women" Scholarship Program

    November 2007 -Topics:

    The Importance of Good Credit* Work Hard, but Smart: How to Be Successful in School and Graduate on Time * Data Security Breach at the Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance * Spring 2008 Advising and Early Registration * Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest * Financial Management Tip of the Month * Prayerful Thoughts of St. Ignatius of Loyola

    December 2007 - Topics:

    Congratulations Graduates * Payment Deadlines and Early Registration * Academic Planning Guide * 2008-2009 PFLAG Scholarship Program * 2008-2009 Talbots Women's Scholarship Program * James Madison Graduate Fellowship Program * Pending Legislation in Washington, DC

    January 2008 - Topics:

    Pending Legislation in Congress* USA Funds' Access to Education Scholarship Program * SallieMae Scholarship Program * Department of Homeland Security Scholarship Program * American Chemical Society Scholarship Program * American Cancer Society Scholarship Program * Financial Management Tools for the New Year * What is a 1098-T statement * Resources to Help You Avoid Identity Theft * Thomas R. Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program

    February 2008

    2008-2009 Occupational Projections and Training Data Bulletin Released * Ten Steps to Financial Fitness * Majors and Internships: Academic Decisions * Mapping Your Future's Debt/Salary Wizard * USA Funds Access to Education Scholarship Program * Thomas Pickering Foreign Affairs Fellowship Program * American Chemical Society Scholarship Program * Financial Management Tips for Students * Looking for Financial Aid: Don't Get Hooked by Misleading Offers

    March 2008 - Topics:

    Renewal Requirements for Undergraduate Merit Scholarships * Financial Aid Programs for Summer * Congress Continues to Debate Higher Education Funding * The College Opportunity and Affordability Act * The College Consumer's Bill of Rights * Financial Management Tips * Other Scholarship Opportunities

    April 2008 - Topics:

    Renewing Aid for 2008-2009 * Aid for 2008 Summer Session * Benjamin Gilman Scholarship Program * David W. Miller Award for Student Journalists * Stay Secure: Prevent ID Theft * Cut the Fat: How You Can Trim Expenses * Financial Aid and Tax Filing Tips * Visit www.cashcourse.org/loyno * Congress continues to debate higher education funding * Current Credit Market and Student Loan Issues

    May 2008 - Topics'

    Graduation Reminders * Steps to Help Build a Solid Credit History * As Your Stafford Loan Goes Into Repayment * Stafford Loan Repayment Options * Loan Default Prevention * Important Registration Reminders * Financial Fitness Final Exam * May is "National Scholarship Month" * Press Club of New Orleans Scholarship Program * Sallie Mae's "Unmet Need" Scholarship Program * Pending Legislation * 25 Tips to Stretch Your Dollar

    June 2008 - Topics

    Alternative Loan Programs * Should You Get A Credit Card * Securing Your Rent Deposit * When Will You Receive A Bill for Fall * Other Resources to Help Pay for College * Information on Monthy Payment Plans * Still Looking for a Summer Job? * Scholarships: Everything You Needed to Know About Finding Free Money for College and Avoiding Scams

    July 2008 - Topics

    Federal Family Education Loan Interest Rates Set for 2008-2009 * Undergraduate Stafford Loan Limits Increase * Get a Grip On Your Finances: Smart Spending for Students * Tools to Help You Decide if you should borrow additional loan funds* Provisions in "ECASLA" that impact the PLUS Loan Program * Frequently Asked Questions about the Work Study Program * Fall Bills are Just Around the Corner * Check your Aid Status on "LORA" * 2008-2009 Tuition and Fee Schedule Now Available Onlne * First Job Hints

    August 2008 - Topics

    Check your aid status online through LORA* Campus Resources Exist to Help Students Succeed * 40 Money Management Tips Every College Student Should Know * New Federal Stafford Loan Limits for Undergraduate Students * Tools to Help You Decide If You Should Borrow Additional Loan Funds * Renewal Requirements for Undergraduate Scholarships * Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards for Federal Aid Programs * 2008-2009 Louisiana TOPS awards set * How Your Financial Aid Will Be Credited to Your Bill

    September 2008 - Topics:

    Money Management Tips for Students * Higher Education Opportunity Act Signed Into Law * Are You Registered to Vote? * Loyola University Emergency and Safety Preparedness Web Site * Credit Card Smarts * Benjamin Gilman International Scholarship-Spring 2008 * "SMART" Scholarship Program * Constituion Day Information and a special crossword puzzle (and answers) * Preventing Fraud: Take Care With Your ATM Card



     
    Revised:August 26, 2008