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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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November 19, 2015
How The 3 Worst Money Mistakes Can Cost You Thousands
Everyone knows money mistakes can be costly, but there are some mistakes that can cost a lot more than others. For…
November 11, 2015
3 Signs It’s Time To Refinance Your Student Loans
Key Takeaways Borrowers with good credit and stable income may qualify for better refinancing terms. Refinancing can simplify multiple student…
November 10, 2015
Will Refinancing Hurt My Credit?
Key Takeaways Checking your student loan refinancing rate with LendKey uses a soft credit inquiry, which does not affect your…
November 5, 2015
Students and Debt: Where the 2016 Democratic Presidential Candidates Stand on Student Loan Debt
Current student loan debt stands at more than $1 trillion, with students graduating from four-year colleges and universities with the…
October 28, 2015
How to Refinance Your Student Loans to Release a Cosigner
3 Tips to Release a Cosigner from Your Student Loan If you’re like countless other college graduates across the nation,…
October 22, 2015
The Impact of Defaulting on your Student Loans
Many people don’t realize the seriousness of defaulting on their student loans. The consequences of student loan default can be…
October 15, 2015
4 Things You Must Know About Personal Finance Before Graduation
Many college graduates find that managing their money in the real world is more difficult than they anticipated. They live…
October 8, 2015
Top 5 financial aid terms you need to know
In college, students are confronted with a lot of new information. Trying to make sense of it all can be…
October 7, 2015
Alternatives to Student Loan Forgiveness
Key Takeaways Not all borrowers qualify for federal student loan forgiveness programs. Refinancing, income-driven repayment, and temporary relief options can…
September 22, 2015
Aggregate Loan Limits: Federal and Private Student Loans
There is a life-time cap for student loan eligibility. It is referred to as the “Aggregate Limit”.This is the point…
September 21, 2015
Why a College Budget Is So Important
Budget management, also known as “paying the bills”, is a practical and beneficial skill that can be used for the…
September 18, 2015
Student Loan Certification: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Every year, students around the country complete student loan applications in order to pay for tuition and other related expenses…