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How to Mitigate FAFSA Delays
The Summer of Uncertainty: How to Mitigate FAFSA Delays Federal aid for higher education, a staple in the pursuit to…
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December 10, 2015
Happy Holidays: Your Student Loan Grace Period is Over!
Countless students across the country can’t get too excited about the holidays this year, because it marks the end of…
December 8, 2015
How Out-Of-State College Affects Student Loan Debt & ROI
Moving to another state for college is a time-honored right of passage for countless students. It gives you the chance…
December 3, 2015
6 Ways to Reduce the Overall Cost of a College Education
In a special guest post from Money Crashers contributor David Bakke, 6 simple methods to reduce the cost of college…
December 2, 2015
How Soft & Hard Credit Inquiries Affect Credit Score
There are two kinds of inquiries into your credit report: hard inquiries and soft inquiries. Both involve someone viewing your…
December 1, 2015
4 Tips for Making the Holidays Part of Your Student Loan Plan
‘Tis the season to eat, drink, be merry – and pay off your student loans? This December, instead of focusing…
November 25, 2015
Should You Borrow Money to Study Abroad?
Consider this scenario: You’re a third-year college student and you’ve chosen to study in Dublin, Ireland, for a semester. Your…
November 20, 2015
3 Steps for Dealing with Student Debt if You Did Not Graduate
Life can get tough when you have student loan debt, but no degree. You don’t get any of the benefits…
November 19, 2015
How The 3 Worst Money Mistakes Can Cost You Thousands
Everyone knows money mistakes can be costly, but there are some mistakes that can cost a lot more than others. For…
November 18, 2015
Are Income-Driven Repayment Plans Right for Me?
Income-driven repayment plans exist to help borrowers who are having trouble making payments on their federal student loans. And while…
November 11, 2015
3 Signs It’s Time To Refinance Your Student Loans
The average college graduate today accepts their diploma only to find themselves more than $35,000 in debt from their student…
November 10, 2015
Will Refinancing Hurt My Credit?
There’s no denying that building and maintaining a strong credit history and score will benefit you in many ways. With…
November 5, 2015
Students and Debt: Where the 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidates Stand on Student Loan Debt
Current student loan debt stands at more than $1 trillion, with students graduating from four-year colleges and universities with the…