The majority of stars emit most of their electromagnetic energy as visible light, the tiny portion of the spectrum to which our eyes are sensitive. Because wavelength correlates with energy, the color of a star tells us how hot it is: red stars are coolest, blue are hottest.
If you qualify, the Army will pay up to 33.33 percent of your principal balance each year for three years. You could receive up to $65,000 in loan assistance. Note that you can only use this money to pay off federal student loans, such as Direct, FFEL, and Perkins Loans.
Great news: If you have to take out a student loan to pay for college this year, the interest rate will be lower than it was for the last three years. Interest rates for federal student loans available to undergraduates will fall to 3.76% from 4.29%. That could amount to savings of as much as $360 over the life of your loan. Some college students don't fully grasp what borrowing money will mean for their financial future.