September 17, 2018
The History of Student Loans
Today, student loans are an integral part of the college experience. With the rising cost of college, fewer and fewer…
August 2, 2018
Can You Get Student Loans With Bad Credit?
Your credit score can make or break your ability to be approved for many types of loans. It influences offered…
May 8, 2018
9 Things You Didn’t Know About Student Loans
Around 71% of Americans have student loan debt when they graduate from college–and paying it off isn’t easy. The standard repayment…
January 22, 2018
How Does Student Loan Interest Work?
The basics of student loans are pretty straightforward. A lender (usually the federal government) gives you a certain amount of…
January 8, 2018
How to Get Student Loans Without a Cosigner
How to Get Student Loans Without a Cosigner Lending institutions are a business and, like any business, they want to…
January 7, 2016
5 Tips for Students Filing Taxes for the First Time
Many people filing their taxes for the first time this season are college students or recent college graduates. Here are…
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 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…
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 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…
August 28, 2015
What to Do When You Are Denied for a Private Student Loan
One of two things happens when anyone submits a loan application; either it gets approved or denied. This goes for…
August 14, 2015
5 Things About Graduate School Loan Limits You Need to Know
What You Need to Know about Applying for a Graduate School Loan If you’re headed to grad school, you may…