Starting today, July 1, 2010, the government will launch the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grants.
These grants award students who are not eligible for a Pell Grant, but whose parent or guardian was a member of the U.S. Armed Forces and died as a result of service performed in Iraq or Afghanistan after September 11, 2001.
Visit the Student Aid on the Web website for more information on the Iraq and Afghanistan Service Grant.
It’s July 1, 2010 – if you have student loans then your first payment may be due today!
Here is a reminder of what the current student loan interest rates are:
Undergraduate students
If the first payment of your subsidized loan is between July 1, 2010 and June 30, 2011: the interest rate on your loan is fixed at 4.5%
If the first payment of your subsidized loan is between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2010: the interest rate on your loan will be fixed at 3.4%
Graduate and professional degree students
The interest rate is fixed at 6.8%
Direct Unsubsidized Loans
The interest rate is fixed at 6.8% for all borrowers – undergraduate and graduate
Don’t forget to pay your loans! Check out What Happens If You Default on Student Loans for the possible consequences.
The Barona Sustainable Environment Scholarship was established by the Barona Band of Mission Indians and Barona Resort & Casino to assist students who are pursuing careers in the horticulture, turf grass management, natural resources, or environmental sciences industries.
The program seeks out students who have a passion for the environment and the drive to create a sustainable future.
Four finalists will each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded based on the student’s application, references, and recommendations. Based on the personal interview, one of the four finalists will receive an additional $1,000.
Applicants must:
Deadline July 15, 2010
For more information or to apply, click here.
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