This is the second installment in a three-part blog series on paying for grad school. This week, we cover scholarships and federal loans.

"For all the drawn-out battle over the landmark student-loan bill, the measure will result in limited gains, providing only a portion of the money the president had sought for some of his key higher-education goals," Chronicle of Higher Education reports.

Short and simple, the passing of this bill in Congress is a win for every student in America.

FRA is proud to support America's future leaders by awarding more than $100,000 annually in scholarships to deserving student. Awardees are selected based on financial need, academic standing, character and leadership qualities.

Credit cards, though notorious as being credit ruiners in irresponsible hands, are financial tools.

A late student loan payment can result in unsightly fees and damage to your credit score. Here are some ways to avoid paying late, and how to dispute an unfair late charge.

"Democratic legislative leaders Wednesday criticized Gov. Mike Rounds' veto of a bill designed to provide college scholarships to students based on need, saying the governor acted disingenuously in killing the measure," the Sioux Falls Argus Leader report

Can the federal loans you are currently using for a dorm be used for an off-campus apartment? Fortunately, the answer is yes.

What is the first rule of finance? Money is worth more to you now than it ever will be to you in the future. This is true in a strictly logical sense and in an emotional sense; don’t you feel calmer, less stressed out if you know you have more money

If you have recently been disappointed with your financial aid award letter, you might be left wondering how you can cover some of the costs of tuition. What if the federal Stafford loan simply isn't enough?