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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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August 12, 2019
Student Loans for Graduate School
After graduating from college, many people choose to continue their education through a graduate program. Some do it to become…
July 5, 2019
Variable vs. Fixed Student Loan Rates
Taking out student loans for the first time can be overwhelming, especially when you receive loads of advice from every…
June 18, 2019
A Freshman’s Guide: Student Loan Basics
So, you’ve chosen your dream school but it’s too expensive to pay out of pocket. Even if you were fortunate…
June 14, 2019
A Guide to Scholarships and Grants
College education has been a dream for parents and their children for generations. Students work hard to get into their…
April 24, 2019
How, Why and When to Release a Cosigner
While it is uncommon for a federal student loan to require a cosigner, cosigners can be invaluable to individuals who…
April 22, 2019
Variable vs. Fixed Student Loan Refinance Rates: What You Need to Know
Key Takeaways Fixed student loan refinance rates offer predictable monthly payments that won’t change over time. Variable refinance rates may…
April 17, 2019
Federal Loan Consolidation vs. Private Student Loan Refinancing: What You Need to Know
After graduation, many students end up with several student loans from different lenders. Whether you have federal loans, private loans,…
April 12, 2019
Different Reasons to Refinance Student Loans
Key Takeaways Refinancing may lower your interest rate and total loan cost. Borrowers can reduce monthly payments by securing a…
April 5, 2019
What is Student Loan Refinancing?
When you face an important expense that is too high to pay out of pocket, you may decide to take…
March 13, 2019
Should You Invest More into a Post-Graduate Education?
With the cost of education on the rise, every college student has to make some important financial decisions. Not only…
March 1, 2019
Parent PLUS Loans and Other Student Loans for Parents
One of the biggest things on your mind as a parent is probably supporting your child through college. A potential…
February 22, 2019
How to Save for College — Types of College Savings Accounts
If you’re a parent who is trying to save money for your child’s college education, then you’ve probably heard about…