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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 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.…
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…