Immigrants optimistic financial aid bill will pass this year
HARTFORD — Immigrant students without legal status in the United States are hopeful this will be the year Connecticut legislators make them eligible for institutional financial aid at state-run...
View ArticleHow to avoid these 5 financial mistakes
HARTFORD— Making the right money moves is a lifelong process if you want to achieve financial independence. Unfortunately, while it takes a lot of small, smart decisions to grow your wealth, it only...
View ArticleImmigrant students continue push for financial aid bill
HARTFORD — Immigrant students without legal status in the United States are making a last-ditch pitch for legislation that would make them eligible for institutional financial assistance at state-run...
View ArticleWhen unpaid student debt leads to a smaller Social Security check
There are more people over the age of 65 with student loan debt than ever before, according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office. And those who are in default may have faced...
View ArticleToys R Us & Babies R Us offer college savings gift cards
WEST HARTFORD–For the first time, two children’s stores now offer college savings gift cards. Toys R Us and Babies R Us are offering physical gift cards for 529 college savings and student loan...
View ArticleFAFSA changes: What you need to know to get the most financial aid
NEW YORK — If you plan to go to college next year, you need to know about two changes to the nationwide financial aid form. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the form that every...
View ArticleAmazon Prime members can now get discounted student loans
The latest perk for Amazon Prime members: a discounted interest rate for student loans. Specifically, Amazon is teaming with Wells Fargo to offer the loans; the bank will offer a discount of 0.5...
View ArticleShop with new debit card to reduce your student loan debt
NEW YORK — It’s simple. Buy stuff with this new debit card and you’ll reduce your student loan debt. The card offers 1 percent cash back on all your purchases and the money will automatically transfer...
View ArticleThe highest-paying jobs that don’t require a graduate degree
For some people, four years of college just aren’t enough. There are many reasons a graduate degree can be helpful — including higher average salaries — and those willing to put in the extra time are...
View ArticleFederal rule aims to protect students from rogue for-profit schools
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is trying to make it easier for students who have been misled or defrauded by their colleges to have their loans forgiven. The Education Department says a rule...
View ArticleThe Stan Simpson Show: Tips to secure more financial aid
HARTFORD – Stan gets some tips to secure more financial aid from college planning expert Jeff Noll. Noll with share advice with Stan on how to qualify for more college financial aid by getting a higher...
View ArticleNew scholarship to help undocumented immigrants pay for college
WILLIMANTIC–Robert Diaz is graduating from Eastern Connecticut State University in one week. It’s taken hard work and dedication to get here. That’s because Diaz is a so-called “DREAMer”–his family...
View ArticleWest Hartford high school students petition for fiscal responsibility in...
WEST HARTFORD–With student loan debts growing astronomically, high school graduates could use an education in personal finances. That’s what a pair of high school students in West Hartford are striving...
View ArticleThese employers give you money to pay off student loans
NEW YORK — Wouldn’t it be nice if someone would help you pay your student loan bill each month? More employers are doing just that. Nearly 5,000 workers have signed up for a student loan assistance...
View ArticleUniversity of Hartford warning students about loan scam
WEST HARTFORD — Officials at the University of Hartford sent out a notice Friday regarding ads targeted toward student debt-laden people. “If you have a mortgage you’ve probably seen similar things...
View ArticleNew Year’s is the first — and best — day to apply for college financial aid
If you plan to attend college in 2016, you should spend the first day of the year filling out your FAFSA form. Seriously, do it now. January 1 is the first day you can submit the nationwide college...
View ArticleThe Stan Simpson Show: Understanding the financial aid game
HARTFORD – Reducing the financial burden of college is the topic for all three segments of this week’s show. Saving for college is a stressful matter for any parent. How soon do you start? Can you...
View ArticleThe Stan Simpson Show: The best ways to save for college
HARTFORD – Reducing the financial burden of college is the topic for all three segments of this week’s show. Saving for college is a stressful matter for any parent. How soon do you start? Can you...
View ArticleThe Stan Simpson Show: Additional tips for parents saving for college
HARTFORD – Reducing the financial burden of college is the topic for all three segments of this week’s show. Saving for college is a stressful matter for any parent. How soon do you start? Can you...
View ArticleUConn expands tuition benefits for veterans
STORRS — The University of Connecticut’s Board of Trustees has voted to expand a program that gives tuition breaks to some veterans and their dependents. The program provides tuition at in-state rates...
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