Affording College: financial aid comes with consequences for students
“I receive financial aid, mostly in the form of loans,” said sophomore psychology major Destiny Medina..
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Problem with online FASFA can costs students financial aid
The updated version of this year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid becomes a problem when it interprets low-income filers as millionaires— possibly costing students a large portion of their financial aid.
Panthers weigh pros and cons of raising minimum wage
Some students think minimum wage isn’t enough, but an economics professor thinks otherwise.
Internships offer more secure career opportunities
The University has seen an increase of 13.8 percent from 2011-2012 and 2012-2013 in students with courses that required internships. This percentage has been increasing over the past 5 years.
Students use side businesses to pay tuition
In lieu of recent cuts in the work study program, financial aid, and grants, students look elsewhere to pay their tuition. Although many receive financial…