The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: U.S. Education Secretary Will Urge Colleges To Use New Consumer Financial Sheet

July 26, 2012

U.S. Education Secretary Will Urge Colleges To Use New Consumer Financial Sheet

U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan is urging colleges and universities to adopt an easy-to-understand financial aid form to help students make smarter decisions on where to study, how to pay and determine what they'll owe. The one-page document also is designed to help students figure out how much they would receive in grants and scholarships and what options are available for loans. Colleges and universities will not be required to use the form. Read more at:
http://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Feds-urge-colleges-to-adopt-new-student-aid-form-3729369.php

Jul 26, 2012 1:27:00 AM | Government News

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