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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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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…
September 24, 2015
7 Things You Should Do to Your LinkedIn Profile to Get a Better Job
For hiring managers, reviewing your LinkedIn profile is much like reviewing a resume. They’re looking for relevant experience and a…
September 23, 2015
4 Reasons Community Lenders are Better Than Big Banks
When choosing a lender for your loan, you have two general options: community lenders or large national banks. Community lenders…
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 18, 2015
Student Loan Certification: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Every year, students around the country complete student loan applications in order to pay for tuition and other related expenses…
September 17, 2015
Should I Refinance My Private Student Loans?
Student loan debt has reached new heights. The class of 2015 officially has the most debt in history, with students…
September 16, 2015
5 Ways to Save for the Future as a Millennial
Millennials have a lot of things going for them – but a strong financial situation isn’t always one of them.…
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 14, 2015
College Text Books: Don’t Waste Your Money!
I walked through my college book store and was in a state of price tag shock. World regional geography review…