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KansDem

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2. I applied for and was awarded an NDSL loan for my masters degree program...

Reply to NNN0LHI (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 19, 2012, 11:24 AM

Jun 2012

It was one check that I deposited into my bank. I used it for tuition, books, supplies, and living expenses. for the semester. I also had a part-time job.

IIRC, I did this three times and finished my masters.

I repaid the loan--the interest rate was much lower than GSL loans.

Of course, this was in the days before debit cards...

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Banks skim millions in fees from student aid using debit-card-linked student IDs [View all] KansDem Jun 2012 OP

If these loans and grants are to pay for an education how many times does it need to be swiped? NNN0LHI Jun 2012 #1

I applied for and was awarded an NDSL loan for my masters degree program... KansDem Jun 2012 #2

I had no idea that school loans and grants could be used for living expenses NNN0LHI Jun 2012 #4

I remember I was required to watch a video during the application process... KansDem Jun 2012 #5

From what I can gather in a quick scan of the report... JHB Jun 2012 #3

The campuses separate out financial and non-financial applications. Igel Jun 2012 #7

People should say "No" to debit type cards and send a message...we're offered for flex spending cbdo2007 Jun 2012 #6