The Department of Education released the latest student loan default rates yesterday and UHEAA has hit an all time LOW at 1.9%. Last year’s figure of 2.1% made us #1 in the nation for the lowest default rate, and this year we beat our own “personal best” by 10%! We’re way below the national average [...]
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Unemployed? Call UHEAA for Payment Options
The Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Wednesday that the unemployment rate was higher in July than a year ago in 51% of the metropolitan areas measured. In Utah the preliminary unemployment figures for July 2010 of 7.4% were up from 7% a year ago.* Although that rate is lower than the [...]
Why do I need Entrance & Exit Counseling?
The first time you borrow money from the federal government for the purpose of furthering your education, it is important for you to know what to anticipate from your student loan provider, and what is expected from you. This information is neatly packaged in the form of Federal Student Loan “Entrance Counseling” and schools must [...]
Called to Serve? Call your Servicer!
Near-missionaries: Youve grown a foot or two, and now its time to embark. Sisters, good luck finding comfortable, un-frumpy shoes (the phrase contradicts itself). Elders, the only foolproof way to avoid a Dear John is to break up with her first. Im just saying. Here are three things you need to know before plunging into [...]
Auto-Pay Makes Life Easier & Saves $!
I love to check my bank account on payday every month and see that my salary has magically appeared there. As strange as it may sound, I also love to check my bank account a week later, after all my bills have been paid. Though the money may have evaporated, there is little stress involved. [...]
