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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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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
Compare fixed vs. variable student loan refinance rates, including pros, cons, and which option may be best based on your…
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
Learn why borrowers refinance student loans—lower rates, reduced payments, faster payoff, and cosigner release—plus how to estimate savings with 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…
February 13, 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Student Loan Scams
Learn how to identify and avoid student loan scams, including forgiveness and consolidation scams, plus where to report suspicious activity.…
February 8, 2019
What’s the Difference Between Federal and Private Student Loan Consolidation?
Learn the difference between federal and private student loan consolidation, including eligibility, benefits, and how consolidation compares to refinancing.…
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.…