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.
Absurd, youâd say, when the prime rate has hovered at 3.25 percent for years. But some students who seek loans in the private market have to pay such exorbitant rates, which is why relying on the private sector for student loans is a dangerous idea. Few deny that we face a student loan crisis in America. Student loan debt has doubled over the past seven years and is now close to $1.3 trillion. About 40 million Americans have an average debt exceeding $27,000, and some end up paying back loans well into their 30s, 40s and even 50s.