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UNISA is committed to providing support resources to help keep student loan payments on track...
In the midst of this challenging time, UNISA is committed to providing support resources to help keep student loan payments on track. Please contact me directly to learn how UNISA can service your student accounts and provide UNISA Career Support powered by Career EDGE and Micaela Alpers.
- Aug 13, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
Higher Ed Institutions - Looking for some inspiration during these uncertain times?...
Higher Ed Institutions - Looking for some inspiration during these uncertain times? Please know that my firm UNISA is here for you now and always. If you are looking to enhance enrollment, cash flow and retention, please contact me. Here’s to a bright future ahead!
- July 14, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
Nelnet And Great Lakes Will No Longer Service Your Federal Student Loans...
If Nelnet or Great Lakes service your federal student loans, you may get a new student loan servicer.
- June 30, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
Proud to partner with IBMC Colleges and visit their impressive Greeley, CO campus today!...
Proud to partner with IBMC Colleges and visit their impressive Greeley, CO campus today! UNISA is honored to help schools bridge the unfunded tuition gap with student friendly financing programs. Institutional loan programs have proven to enhance enrollment, confront attrition and reduce discounting.
- June 14, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
Enrollments Could Rise While Tuition Revenue Falls, Moody’s Says...
Higher education enrollments could increase between 2 and 4 percent in fall 2020, according to a new report by Moody’s Investors Service. The new forecast follows past enrollment trends during economic downturns and recessions.
- June 13, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
5 ways higher ed is helping students afford their tuition...
An overwhelming number of students believe they cannot finance their undergraduate degree, study shows .
- June 12, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
Big changes could be coming for student loan borrowers...
The U.S. Department of Education already has said that due to the public health crisis, federal student loan borrowers don’t need to make payments on their loans until at least October. And during that time, no interest will accrue.
- June 11, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
Thank you COHEAO, Harrison Wadsworth III...
Thank you COHEAO, Harrison Wadsworth III, Maria Livolsi, and Lori Hartung for a great Membership Zoom Town Hall Meeting today! Each year COHEAO awards scholarships to students attending institutions that are members of COHEAO. http://www.coheao.com/about-2/scholarship/
- May 22, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
A special thanks to the CSPEN education community...
A special thanks to the CSPEN education community, Jeri Prochaska and Micaela Alpers for a great Zoom bingo call! Please join me in supporting future calls and the CSPEN 2020 annual conference! https://cspen.com
- May 07, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
Thank you to Walsh University, a great partner and asset to the community.
“Walsh isn't the only university pooling resources for its surrounding community. Several institutions are making space available for housing and field hospitals. Some are doubling down on research or using fabrication labs to produce protective gear for frontline workers.”
- April 16, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
Six suggestions for distance learning success
“Because being a successful online student requires more effort — not less — it is important that every online learner consider a few strategies as they approach online courses.”
- April 9, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
Out of Work, Uncertain About the Future
A new survey suggests more than 60 percent of Americans have lost income amid the pandemic and recession. Those seeking more education are looking online.
- March 27, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
Attention Federal Perkins Loan Borrowers
Perkins loans serviced by your school or a third party such as UNISA, UAS, or ECSI (not directly held by the Department of Education), are not eligible for the benefits of interest and payment stoppage at this time. However, you likely have deferment options available. For example, if you’ve recently lost your job, you may temporary postpone payments if you qualify for unemployment deferment. You will receive a 6-month post-deferment grace period beginning on the date you no longer qualify for the deferment. If you are experiencing financial hardship related to COVID-19, please review available deferment or forbearance forms to determine if any may apply to your situation.
- March 16, 2020
- by Matt Chinn
Coronavirus and Forbearance Info for Students, Borrowers, and Parents
To provide relief to student loan borrowers during the COVID-19 national emergency, federal student loan borrowers are automatically being placed in an administrative forbearance, which allows you to temporarily stop making your monthly loan payment. This suspension of payments will last until Sept. 30, 2020, but you can still make payments if you choose. Read the borrower Q&As below to learn more.
- March 5, 2020
- by Matt Chinn