Georgia students can apply for new loan

Georgia families struggling to pay college bills can get some help from the state's new loan program. The Georgia Student Finance Commission will accept a second round of applications for the  Student Access Loan Program starting Friday. The deadline is Oct. 31. The loans are considered a last resort for those who have exhausted all other options. The loan carries a 1 percent interest rate and the maximum annual award is $10,000. Applications and details can be found at gacollege411.org.