With millions of scholarship awards and multiple loan providers, it's essential to understand the differences and benefits of all financial aid options. Check out our blog for information spanning topics such as paying for college, loan repayment options, applying for loans and more.
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...
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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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...
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...
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...
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...
It’s that time of the year when students start to receive their ...
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 ...
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,...
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...