Paul Martin @_paul_martin

First-gen leader who still believes in the college dream! Helping families afford college and graduates to build first-generation wealth. collegemoneymethod.com South Florida Joined May 2009

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Mark Kantrowitz @mkant

a year ago

Interest rates on federal student loans in 2024-25 will be 6.533% (undergraduate Federal Direct Stafford), 8.083% (graduate Federal Direct Stafford) and 9.083% (Parent PLUS and Grad PLUS).

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Paul Martin @_paul_martin

3 years ago

As expected, there are significant increases in the federal direct loan interest rates for 2022-22!

NASFAA @nasfaa

3 years ago

As expected, there are significant increases in the federal direct loan interest rates for 2022-22!

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Paul Martin @_paul_martin

3 years ago

Undergraduate Federal Direct Loan rates may exceed 5% for students borrowing for the 2022-23 academic year.

NPR's Education Team @npr_ed

3 years ago

Undergraduate Federal Direct Loan rates may exceed 5% for students borrowing for the 2022-23 academic year.

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Paul Martin @_paul_martin

4 years ago

Today I’ll present to students and families in Miami-Dade on responsible borrowing and investing in college #MoneyMonday @MDCPS

Student Services @StdtSvcsMDCPS

4 years ago

Today I’ll present to students and families in Miami-Dade on responsible borrowing and investing in college #MoneyMonday @MDCPS

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BREAKING: @POTUS 2023 budget request includes proposal to double the maximum #PellGrant by 2029, starting with a $2,175 increase for the 2023-24 award year #fachat #highered Stay tuned for more details from NASFAA bit.ly/3uzO7VN

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Averi Harper @AveriHarper

4 years ago

Powerful remarks on perseverance from Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson when asked by @SenAlexPadilla to speak to young people. WATCH:

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Federal Student Aid Chief Operating Officer @FSACOO

4 years ago

Help spread the word to federal student loan borrowers about temporary changes to the #PSLF Program. To benefit from the limited wavier, some borrowers may need to consolidate their loans and/or tell us about their employment before Oct. 31, 2022: StudentAid.gov/pslfwaiver

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Paul Martin @_paul_martin

4 years ago

It seems increasingly likely that the pause on Federal Student Loan payments will be extended per @NPR

NPR's Education Team @npr_ed

4 years ago

It seems increasingly likely that the pause on Federal Student Loan payments will be extended per @NPR

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BCPSCounseling/BRACE @Counselor_BRACE

4 years ago

Don't miss tonight's College and Career Corner: Create a Budget; Make the most of your college experience with our expert from College Money Methods Paul Martin! @bracecadets @FriendlyccCook @browardschools @pbcsd @bridge2lifesfl

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Paul Martin @_paul_martin

5 years ago

Important relief for college students and graduates during the continuing pandemic. One of Biden's first Executive Orders: Extending the freeze on federal student loan payments until Sept 20, 2021. cbsnews.com/news/student-l…

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Paul Martin @_paul_martin

5 years ago

I'm offering a free workshop on Jan 21 for families of high school sophomores & juniors: "Maximize your College Financial Aid!" eventbrite.com/e/maximize-you… @eventbrite

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Paul Martin @_paul_martin

5 years ago

I had the privilege to support a first-gen low income student from Broward to refine his essays for elite colleges. This article lists free "resources" for FLI students. Make no mistake, these in no way solve inherent inequities in our system. usnews.com/education/best…

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Paul Martin @_paul_martin

5 years ago

Important news coming out of Congress for college financial aid. npr.org/2020/12/20/948… TL;DR FASFA to go from 108 questions to 36 + Expansion of the PELL Grant program!

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Coalition for a Diverse Harvard @harvarddiverse

5 years ago

In a very competitive year, African Ams are 16.6% of early admits, up from 12.7% last year. Asian Ams (23.4%), Latinx (10.4%) & Native Ams (1.3%) are roughly the same. 1st Gen are 17%, up from 10.1%. @HarvardFGHA #DefendDiversity news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/…

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Paul Martin @_paul_martin

5 years ago

Important thread and data on Parent PLUS loans! Colleges ranking by ave loan burden per graduate

Pro Wrestling Counselor @WWFCounselor

5 years ago

Important thread and data on Parent PLUS loans! Colleges ranking by ave loan burden per graduate

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Paul Martin @_paul_martin

5 years ago

Today, I'm honored to be sharing my first-gen journey with @bracecadets at Broward Schools as part of their History Makers speakers series. I hope to be a reflection back to these student leaders that everyone of us is a History Maker.

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BCPSCounseling/BRACE @Counselor_BRACE

5 years ago

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Paul Martin @_paul_martin

5 years ago

I'll be presenting tonight on FAFSA and Financial Aid to students & parents of Broward Public Schools. Join the event at 6pm ET - it's open to all. tinyurl.com/y5oro9no @bracecadets