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Grad PLUS Loans Ending: What’s Next for Grad Students?
For years, the Grad PLUS loan program served as the financial bridge between what federal aid covered and what advanced…
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October 28, 2015
How to Refinance Your Student Loans to Release a Cosigner
3 Tips to Release a Cosigner from Your Student Loan If you’re like countless other college graduates across the nation,…
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 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 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
Don’t qualify for student loan forgiveness? Learn alternative options like refinancing, income-based repayment, forbearance, and lender hardship programs.…
September 22, 2015
Aggregate Loan Limits: Federal and Private Student Loans
There is a life-time cap for student loan eligibility. It is referred to as the “Aggregate Limit”.This is the point…
September 21, 2015
Why a College Budget Is So Important
Budget management, also known as “paying the bills”, is a practical and beneficial skill that can be used for the…
September 17, 2015
Should I Refinance My Private Student Loans?
Wondering if you should refinance your private student loans? Learn the benefits, potential drawbacks, and key questions to consider before…
September 15, 2015
Cut Private Loan Costs: Get a Low Rate and Pay It Off Fast
Comparing loan applications feels like tedious work until you realize that taking a few minutes to compare your options will…
September 10, 2015
What Happens If I Stop Paying My Student Loans?
Stopping student loan payments can lead to default, credit damage, and collections. Learn the consequences and options to consider before…
September 8, 2015
What do you want from college? Connect the Dots!
Deciding on what you really want from college is a personal decision. It comes down to two major areas of…
September 7, 2015
Your college roommate: The ideal candidate and the realities of co-habitation
A quick search of “college roommates” yields results mixed with topics ranging from top ten lists, to terrible roommate stories.…