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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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September 17, 2015
Should I Refinance My Private Student Loans?
Key Takeaways Refinancing private student loans may help lower interest rates or monthly payments for qualified borrowers. Eligibility and savings…
September 15, 2015
Cut Private Loan Costs: Get a Low Rate and Pay It Off Fast
Comparing loan applications feels like tedious work until you realize that taking a few minutes to compare your options will…
September 10, 2015
What Happens If I Stop Paying My Student Loans?
Key Takeaways Stopping student loan payments can lead to default, credit damage, and long-term financial consequences. Federal and private student…
September 8, 2015
What do you want from college? Connect the Dots!
Deciding on what you really want from college is a personal decision. It comes down to two major areas of…
September 7, 2015
Your college roommate: The ideal candidate and the realities of co-habitation
A quick search of “college roommates” yields results mixed with topics ranging from top ten lists, to terrible roommate stories.…
September 4, 2015
Choosing a major for undergraduates
Choosing a college major can be a stressful event. That’s because a college major represents a focus of study that…
September 3, 2015
Top 5 Private Student Loan Consolidation Questions and Answers
Going for a student loan consolidation naturally brings a host of questions that should be answered. Here are some common…
September 2, 2015
Starting College: Getting the most out of your first week
You are about to head off to school. A million things are going through your mind. Worrying about new classes,…
September 1, 2015
New Rules for Student Loans: Matching a Career to Debt Repayment
The reason why most students attend college is in order to secure a job after graduation. The job that college…
August 28, 2015
What to Do When You Are Denied for a Private Student Loan
One of two things happens when anyone submits a loan application; either it gets approved or denied. This goes for…
August 27, 2015
Top 5 Planning Tips for Financing a Worthwhile College Education
Proper planning is a key part of financing a college education. As college costs have increased more families have used…
August 21, 2015
How to Consolidate Student Loans: Federal vs Private Options
Key Takeaways Federal student loan consolidation combines federal loans through the Direct Consolidation Loan program. Federal consolidation does not lower…