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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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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…
February 13, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Student Loan Scams
Key Takeaways Student loan scams often promise forgiveness, consolidation, or relief in exchange for upfront fees. Legitimate federal student loan…
February 8, 2019
What’s the Difference Between Federal and Private Student Loan Consolidation?
Key Takeaways Federal and private student loan consolidation follow different rules and offer different benefits. Federal consolidation keeps access to…
February 1, 2019
Financial Aid for a Second Bachelor’s Degree — Getting Student Loans When You Return to School
With wage stagnation in the short-term and concerns about automation in the long-term, many American workers are starting to think…
December 5, 2018
Student Loan Benefits for Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and many private organizations offer education benefits and assistance to veterans and their families.…
October 15, 2018
Repaying Student Loans While Unemployed
How to Handle Your Student Loans When You’re Unemployed Many recent college graduates have found themselves in an unforgiving position.…
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…
July 10, 2018
How To Get Student Loan Forgiveness
A 2017 Federal Reverse report found that 42 percent of Americans who went to college ended up taking on some…
June 30, 2018
Behind the Curtain: Generation Z Students in College
The more we change, the more we stay the same. Countless research has been devoted to understanding how various generations…
June 8, 2018
5 Reasons to Refinance Your Parent PLUS Student Loan
Many parents choose to take out Parent PLUS Loans to help their child or children afford the cost of college.…