As if there aren’t enough law changes when it comes to student loans, below is an article regarding a proposal to raise the maximum Pell Grant amount but lowering other student aid Programs. I thought this article was worthy of posting for all you college students and parents.
On the Offensive
Education Department officials are going [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “The low down on Pell Grants”, url: “http://www.fafsaonline.com/fafsa-blog/2007/02/20/61/” });

There has been a lot of buzz lately about President Bush’s proposal to increase the annual Pell Grant awards, while simultaneously eliminating the FSEOG (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant)…His proposal is to:

Increase the current annual limit of $4050 to $4310 per student for the upcoming school year
For Fall 2008 school [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “Pell Grant Controversy”, url: “http://www.fafsaonline.com/fafsa-blog/2007/02/14/pell-grant-controversy/” });

I have received some inquiries about my previous blog: 5 Bizarre things you did not know about the FAFSA.
What qualifies you as an Independent Student?
If one or any of the following apply to you, then you will be considered an Independent Student:

You are enrolled in a Masters program, Doctorate Degree, or graduate Certification program

age does [...]SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: “FAFSA Tip: Eligibility for Independent Student Status”, url: “http://www.fafsaonline.com/fafsa-blog/2007/02/05/eligibility-for-independent-student-status/” });