College Planning & Financial Aid
Big News for Borrowers: FAFSA Opens Early for 2026-27
The U.S. Department of Education has made a major move to help college-bound students and their families: the 2026-27 Free…
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April 15, 2016
Clearing A Balance at The End of the Semester
Clearing up outstanding balances and getting registered for the next semester is important. However, final exams and papers often dominate…
April 8, 2016
Millennials and Money — The Co-Signer’s Perspective
Cosigning a student loan is an increasingly necessary promise to support the successful future of the ones you love. According…
April 1, 2016
The Importance of College Planning in April
It’s finally April! The college choice process has officially begun. This is an incredibly exciting time, but also one that…
March 23, 2016
8 Tips for Finding Scholarships
College isn’t getting any cheaper. Between 2001 and 2012, tuition and fees increased 5.4% above inflation annually while funding per…
March 18, 2016
3 Common Financial Mistakes of Recent Graduates
Recent college graduates find they have transformed into full-fledged adults once they collect their diplomas. This is great in many…
March 9, 2016
Graduating on Time: A Push for Quality Retention
Retaining students through all required years of college and seeing them through graduation has become a major priority. President Obama…
March 3, 2016
The College Wallet: Debit, Credit, Cash and Digital
Convenience, fraud risk, security, and your credit score are just a few of the factors to consider when deciding which…
March 2, 2016
Getting Out of Debt & Living Debt-Free
Here at LendKey, we talk a lot about how to take control of your finances and get out of debt…
February 25, 2016
5 FAQs: Before you Submit Your College Deposit
Deposits for college begin with an initial May 1st due date. Many may still be unsure of their choices, but…
February 23, 2016
I got my MBA – Now How Do I Pay Off My Business School Loans?
The Master of Business Administration is a desirable degree for a whole slew of reasons. It’s versatile, prestigious and one…
February 16, 2016
How To Write The Perfect College Essay
The essay is an extremely important part of your college application, because it tells admission officers things about you that…
February 10, 2016
Saving For Your First Down Payment
Buying your first home is a terrific investment that will build your wealth over time. But before you dive head…