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:

• Be studying horticulture studies, turf grass management, natural resources management, environmental sciences or related field
• Attend a two or more year accredited college or university located in Southern California
• Be a legal resident of the United States.
• Be a full-time student with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher

Deadline July 15, 2010

For more information or to apply, click here.