Category: Financial Aid

Mandatory Exit Session for Graduating Students

Congratulations to our graduation class of 2010, on achieving a most admirable goal!  Your education! As the recipient of a Federal Stafford Loan, you are required to complete an exit interview.  During this exit interview, you will learn about your rights and responsibilities as the consumer of a Federal Student Loan.  You will also learn […]

2010-2011 Student Continuing Funding

Limited funds have been made available for returning students who will enroll in the Fall 2010 or Spring 2011 semesters!!  If you are not planning to enroll in the Fall 2010 or Spring 2011, you can disregard the rest of this message. These funds will be awarded on the basis of merit, levels of educational […]

Work-Study During Spring Break

Spring break is around the corner and students are getting ready to depart from campus for a little fun in the sun with family and/or friends.
For students who plan to stay in Monterey and plan to continue working in their work-study job position(s), please be aware that students are allowed to work up to 37.5 hours during the […]

FAFSA music video, check it out!

The 2010-2011 FAFSA is available to complete online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.  Completing the FAFSA is easy and cool!  Check out the FAFSA Hooray video here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2d7IfFgxTs

Choosing A Lender

1. Explore the lender’s borrower benefits: Does the lender offer you various benefits? These benefits may include a low origination fee (a lender can charge up to 1%), a low default fee (a guarantor can charge up to 1%), and reduced interest rate for ontime repayment or auto debit payments. Is it possible to lose […]

Wine and Dine Your Valentine

Being a student and living on a student budget does not mean that you should hide from Cupid and lock yourself in your room this Valentine’s Day. Instead Valentine’s Day this year can be about creativity, adventure, and romance. We … Continue reading

Wine and Dine Your Valentine

Being a student and living on a student budget does not mean that you should hide from Cupid and lock yourself in your room this Valentine’s Day. Instead Valentine’s Day this year can be about creativity, adventure, and romance. We have suggestions for some inexpensive ways to express yourself without emtying your piggy bank. And […]

Is Financial Aid Taxable?!

Scholarships Only scholarship amounts used to pay for only tuition and required fees are non-taxable. However, scholarship amounts used for room and board, travel, research, and equipment are taxable. In other words, if you received scholarships and/or grants in excess … Continue reading

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