Inaccurately estimating college borrowing levels leads to fear and surprise when loans come due.
Schools and Education
Local, state and national schools and education news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
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Grants for pre-K awarded to local school districts
Federal money will be funneled to 13 districts in the state, including SADs 58, 53 and 49 and RSUs 74, 12 and 3, to allow expansion or creation of programs.
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Maine to receive $3.5 million to expand access to preschool
It is one of 18 states receiving a total of $226 million in a program announced by Education Secretary Arne Duncan.
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Lewiston students try to raise their voices, but protest interrupted
A poster inscribed with #blacklivesmatter – echoing a national movement to talk about race and justice – is ordered removed at Lewiston High School.
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Waterville’s Cabana feted on retirement from school board
Friends and colleagues attend an open house at Waterville High School to pay tribute to the educator and Board of Education member for more than 50 years of service.
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College choices face a financial reality check
Parents and students are rethinking everything about the college selection process as the decision becomes a cost-benefit analysis.
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College choices face a financial reality check
Parents and students are rethinking everything about the college selection process as the decision becomes a cost-benefit analysis.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Family stories: Dealing with the cost of college
Three families share their stories about meeting the challenge of paying for college.
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Lenders may lead students to ‘debt, despair’
The lending industry does have some unscrupulous players, but students also must become smart consumers.
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Paying for college: Common vocabulary
EFC: The expected family contribution to a student’s college costs, calculated as part of the financial aid application process based on family income, assets and other factors. COA: Cost of attendance, the total amount a student’s college education is expected to cost. It includes tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, transportation, travel and other costs. FAFSA: […]