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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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November 20, 2015
3 Steps for Dealing with Student Debt if You Did Not Graduate
Life can get tough when you have student loan debt, but no degree. You don’t get any of the benefits…
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 18, 2015
Are Income-Driven Repayment Plans Right for Me?
Income-driven repayment plans exist to help borrowers who are having trouble making payments on their federal student loans. And while…
November 11, 2015
3 Signs It’s Time To Refinance Your Student Loans
The average college graduate today accepts their diploma only to find themselves more than $35,000 in debt from their student…
November 10, 2015
Will Refinancing Hurt My Credit?
There’s no denying that building and maintaining a strong credit history and score will benefit you in many ways. With…
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…
November 4, 2015
Students and Debt: Where the 2016 Republican Presidential Candidates Stand on Student Loan Debt
With just over a year until the 2016 presidential election, candidates from both parties have found themselves having to answer…
October 29, 2015
4 Questions Every Student Should Answer About Getting a Scholarship
Getting a Scholarship is a major goal for any new college student. But unfortunately not every student is able to…
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 27, 2015
4 Things First Generation Students Need to Know About Preparing for College
First-generation college students are those whose parents did not attend or graduate from college. Studies have shown that only 47%…
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 21, 2015
4 Student Loan Options for Non-Traditional Students
The term “non-traditional students” refers to students who are not enrolled full-time in a four-year college or university immediately after…