Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Wednesday, May 29, 2013  Students will now pay more than $900 per year for insurance.

Friday, March 01, 2013  Time is running out for you to get that state grant for your college education in Illinois.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Financial aid information is keeping up with technology, and is now available across several social media platforms.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012  Illinois loan programs offer more flexibility for concerned farmers.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012  Twenty-two Lee County agencies benefit from Vision Iowa funds.

Friday, June 29, 2012  Just hours ago, Congress approved legislation that would save millions of construction jobs and prevent interest rates on student loans from doubling.

Thursday, March 22, 2012  Illinois students who need grants to pay for their college education should not expect help from the state.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011  The Illinois Student Assistance Commission is extending its deadline for college students to apply for the state's largest need-based scholarship program.

Friday, July 23, 2010  The Education Department is proposing regulations Friday that would cut off federal aid to for-profit college programs if too many of their students default on loans or don't earn enough after graduation to repay them.

Thursday, June 03, 2010  College students might not get the money they're looking for, but the state of Illinois is encouraging them to fill out financial aid forms anyway.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010  University of Missouri system president Gary Forsee planned to host nine counterparts, including Missouri State president Mike Nietzel and three community college leaders.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009  Cash-strapped states cut grants to college students despite booming demand for financial aid

Friday, February 13, 2009  You may have heard it's hard to find financial aid for college because of the recession.

Friday, September 21, 2007  Missouri high school seniors trying to earn a Bright Flight scholarship will have to try a little harder this year.