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Differences in How Families Pay for College - Northeast Region

Paying for College - the Northeast

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...

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Refinancing Student Loans

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 Student Loans

College Ave Student Loans

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
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College Ave Student Loans

College Ave Student Loans

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 less than 3 minutes! Get an...
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Paying for College in America

Paying for College in America

Whether you’re a student getting ready to apply to college, or a parent trying to help your child prepare, you’re probably asking yourself 1 big question: how will you be paying for college? College costs have been steadily rising over the past 20 years, meaning that some families might need to get creative...

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Student Loans 101

Student Loans 101 - A Primer on Student Loans

The world of student loans can be very confusing. Do you know the difference between subsidized and unsubsidized? How does a Direct Plus Loan for parents differ from one for a graduate student?  Not to mention the differences between federal and private student loans; searching the Internet can sometimes lead to further...

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Gift Aid vs. Self-Help Aid

Gift Aid vs Self Help Financial Aid

Now that college acceptance letters have started to roll in, students will soon begin receiving financial aid award letters from their prospective colleges, as well. This vital component of the college planning process can be a bit confusing, especially when colleges...

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How to Appeal Financial Aid Offers

How to Conduct Financial Aid Appeal - appeal financial aid

Financial Aid Appeal

Over the next few weeks, high school seniors will receive their financial aid offers from prospective colleges. For some, the offers will be sufficient and allow them to make a final decision on where they will attend college this fall, but not everyone will be...

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How to Spend Your Student Loan Money

How to Spend Student Loan Money - What Can You spend student loan money on

It’s that time of the year when students start to receive their ...

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3 Ways to Reverse Student Loan Default

Avoid Default on Student Loans - Ways to Get Student Loans Out of Default

When it comes to paying your federal or private student loans, pretending they don’t exist or ignoring those past due notices is not a smart idea. At the first sign of financial trouble, the best thing to do is contact your student ...

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Find Relief Through Student Loan Forgiveness Programs

Student Loan Forgiveness Program

It is estimated that nearly 25 percent of the American workforce is eligible for some form of student loan debt relief through federal loan forgiveness programs. Many graduates work for state or local government agencies, nonprofit organizations, hospitals,...

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FAFSA Tips: Independent vs Dependent

FAFSA Tips - Independent vs Dependent Status

Occasionally, I get questions from parents and students regarding financial aid, especially when it comes to filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Most are...

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