October 27, 2015
4 Things First Generation Students Need to Know About Preparing for College
First-generation college students are those whose parents did not attend or graduate from college. Studies have shown that only 47%…
October 22, 2015
The Impact of Defaulting on your Student Loans
Many people don’t realize the seriousness of defaulting on their student loans. The consequences of student loan default can be…
October 21, 2015
4 Student Loan Options for Non-Traditional Students
The term “non-traditional students” refers to students who are not enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university immediately after…
October 15, 2015
4 Things You Must Know About Personal Finance Before Graduation
Many college graduates find that managing their money in the real world is more difficult than they anticipated. They live…
October 14, 2015
What’s the Difference Between Refinancing and Consolidating Student Loans?
To answer the question of which is best for you – a refinance or a consolidation loan – it helps…
October 13, 2015
Is It More Important to Pay Off My Student Loans or Save For Retirement?
Choosing to prioritize paying off your student loans or saving for retirement is a personal decision, and there’s no “right”…
October 9, 2015
5 Things To Never Buy on Credit
Using a credit card is a little bit like playing with fire. Stick your hand too close to the flame…
October 8, 2015
Top 5 financial aid terms you need to know
In college, students are confronted with a lot of new information. Trying to make sense of it all can be…
October 7, 2015
Alternatives to Student Loan Forgiveness
Student loan forgiveness is a hot topic among graduates today. And while some borrowers with careers in education, healthcare, and…
October 5, 2015
5 Things To Do Before Your Student Loan Grace Period Ends
Your student loan grace period begins when you graduate. During that time, you don’t have to make any payments on…
October 2, 2015
Last minute college planning: It’s never too late for Pell
Along the road to college, it’s not uncommon to hit a few bumps. Sometimes people forget to file the FAFSA…
September 29, 2015
Digging for gold: Finding a scholarship after starting college
Finding a good scholarship is a beautiful thing. For a student already admitted to a college, it’s like locating buried…