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If you’re figuring out how to finance college, online resources can help you find student loans and scholarships that may help you afford your education. But how do you know when you’ve...
No wonder so many college graduates want to refinance student loans. In 2011–12, 39% of students who earned a bachelor’s degree had borrowed over $24,300 of college debt. 17% borrowed more than $40,000 for school, and 3% owed over $70,000. Steep monthly payments, high interest...
Borrowing for college is a fact of life for many students. The most recent data on the average student loan debt burden shows that U.S. students owe over $1.49 trillion in outstanding college debt. The largest percentage of students (28.1%) borrowed between $10,000 and $25,000.ii So where do you fit into...
Choosing the student loan provider that suits your needs may require you to do a little homework. For starters, you’ll want to understand factors like repayment plans, origination fees, and interest rates, which vary from loan to loan and...
For some students, the process of finding graduate school loans to fund their continued education can be a challenge. For example, some may not have needed financial aid as an...
Though having some of your student loans forgiven might sound too good to be true, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program makes this dream possible for some qualifying borrowers. If you are eligible, you could potentially save thousands of dollars on your student loans.
Still, applying for public student loan forgiveness is far from simple, easy, or guaranteed. We’ve put together some FAQs and must-know information to help you learn more about the criteria for...
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The part of the country you live in might determine the foods you love, what you do for fun, and the pro sports teams you root for. But did you know it might also affect your attitudes toward higher education—including how you plan and pay for college? The annual study...
Refinancing Student Loans Is Easier Than You Think
By refinancing student loans, you could reduce the total cost of your existing student loans or your current monthly payment (or maybe even both!). Depending on how long you’ve been out of school, your annual income and credit history may have improved. By refinancing your existing student loans you may see a dramatic reduction in your interest rate – even a few points can make a difference in your montly payments.
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CommonBond makes undergraduate student loans easy with great rates and personalized 1:1 care.
Commonbond Undergraduate Student Loan Features
- Borrow up to the cost of school
- Apply online in minutes!
- Repay your loan the way that works for you, with flexible repayment options ...
College AVE provides students with a simple application process that ultimately helps them to provide a better student loan experience.
College AVE Student Loan Features
- Pay up to 100% of all school-certified educational costs1
- Apply online in 3 minutes and get an instant...