Special Announcements
Because of a technical error, some users of tax preparation services have received notice that their 2012 tax returns were being held pending an IRS review.
In February 2013, the Administration released the College Scorecard, a new planning tool to help students and their families make more educated decisions about college.
If you’re a federal student loan borrower, you may be eligible for a repayment plan that ties your monthly payment to your income. The U.S. Department of Education offers three types of income-driven repayment plans:
On August 2, 2011, Congress passed the Budget Control Act of 2011, which put into place automatic federal budget cuts, known as a “sequester,” to take effect if Congress failed to enact legislation to reduce the federal deficit by March 1, 2013. Because Congress did not act, these budget cuts are now in effect.
For students impacted by the closing of the Butler Business School or the Sawyer School, the following resources can provide additional information and assistance:
Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education
Federal Student Aid's online, interactive loan counseling tool, the Financial Awareness Counseling Tool (FACT), helps students and families better manage their finances and understand their obligation as borrowers.
As a result of recent legislative changes, you should be aware of a number of new requirements for the federal student aid programs that became effective July 1,
If you are a student or a federal student loan borrower who has been impacted by a federally declared natural disaster, we can help answer your questions.

