Graduation is right around the corner.  If you used student loans to help finance your education at Moraine Park, you will need to start thinking about repayment.  When it comes to repaying your federal student loans, there’s a lot to consider. By taking the time to understand the details of repayment, you can save yourself time and money. Continue reading

Do you know what to do if you can’t afford life’s necessities? How about why your credit score is important? What about handling issues repaying your student loans?

As part of Financial Literacy month, Moraine Park Technical College encourages you to learn more about your personal financial situation using some of the great resources that the College provides.  There will be displays and events all month long!  Stop at any campus library to pick up some financial goodies (and maybe a treat or two!)  Check out the MPTC library materials on personal finance.   Be on the look out for some stress-busting and financial-knowledge-boosting activities around campus including a Scavenger Hunt contest! Continue reading

Attention all High School Seniors attending Moraine Park in Fall! 

Could you use some extra money for college? Who couldn’t, right?

The Moraine Park Foundation has scholarship dollars waiting for seniors like you!

You could be awarded $400 AND potentially other Moraine Park Foundation scholarships by filling out this ONE application! Continue reading

Don’t fall for it! Here are seven common mistakes applying for financial aid:

Not Completing the FAFSA

Students state all kinds of reasons: “The FAFSA is too hard,” “It takes too long to complete,” I never qualify anyway, so why does it matter.” It does matter. By not completing the FAFSA, students may be missing out on the opportunity to qualify for what could be thousands of dollars to help pay for college.

Not Being Prepared

The online FAFSA has gotten a lot easier over the last few years. But, the key to making the FAFSA simple is being prepared. Students can save a lot of time by gathering their information before they start the application. Continue reading

Many students mistakenly think they don’t qualify for aid and prevent themselves from receiving financial aid by failing to apply for it. We don’t want you to fall into that trap! Here are four common reasons people don’t apply for – and the reasons they’re wrong!

I’m not going to bother filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid because … Continue reading