Student Loan Refinancing: Variable vs
Fixed Rate

From registering for classes to taking out student loans to covering your tuition, preparing for college is quite a process. Unfortunately, many college students overlook the importance of planning for day-to-day living expenses, which can put them in a tricky financial situation when the academic year kicks off. While tuition, room, and board will likely be your biggest expenses throughout…

In 2018, about 69% of all college students took out some type of student loan. This statistic, which includes both private loans and federal student loans, demonstrates how much students rely on this type of financial assistance to attend college. But student loans don’t automatically appear, even if you’re more than qualified to receive them. Finding and applying for student…

Taking out student loans for the first time can be overwhelming, especially when you receive loads of advice from every direction about interest rates, lenders, and loan terms. We can help you break down interest rates quickly so that you can get back to enjoying your last summer before college. What is an Interest Rate? When you take out any…

The cost of college has increased dramatically since the days your parents attended college. It’s not uncommon to need a bit of help financing it. At this point, you’ve applied for scholarships and grants, and have pooled your savings. You may have gone as far as to take out federal student loans. And what if you still can’t finance the…

At last, the college admissions process is over. You’ve filled out your FAFSA, chosen your school, and gathered your scholarships. If you’re like most students, scholarships, savings, and financial aid probably don’t cover the entire cost of your education. Aside from tuition, there’s room and board, living expenses, textbooks – the list goes on. One option is to supplement your…

The subject of whether a high school graduate should attend college has become controversial, particularly in recent years. Some argue that college isn’t quite as “necessary” as it once was. This is particularly true due to the state of the job market and the rising costs of college in the United States. However, this argument isn’t necessarily supported by facts…

So you’ve chosen your dream school but it’s too expensive to pay out of pocket. Even if you were fortunate enough to have received financial aid, scholarships, or grants, you still may need to fill the gap with loans. If you don’t know much about loans and aren’t sure how to apply for them, don’t worry – you’re not alone!…