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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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June 2, 2015
Top Mobile Apps to Get Your Finances in Order After College
College graduation is an important milestone in your life. It opens new doors and sets you on the path to…
May 23, 2015
What Has a Bigger Influence Over Your Income, Your Choice of School or Academic/Career Major?
Earning a diploma from a prestigious university can surround you with ambitious students who are at the top of their…
May 13, 2015
How Much of Your Income Should You Spend on Housing?
As you move out on your own and get a job that needs to cover all of your expenses, one…
May 6, 2015
Basis Points Explained
As with any industry, the banking and lending community has its own language, which can be a bit confusing until…
April 17, 2015
The Perkins Loan
When you are financing college you will find that there are many options for student loans. With private student loans…
March 30, 2015
How Student Loan Debt Impacts Your College ROI
At LendKey we stress the importance of understanding the effects student debt has on the ROI of your college education.…
February 26, 2015
How Is Your Credit Score Calculated?
One of the key factors in determining your interest rate and loan terms when trying to refinance student loans is your…
February 5, 2015
The Differences Between Student Loan Consolidation And Refinancing
You’re probably heard both terms: student loan consolidation and student loan refinancing. A lot of people use them interchangeably, which…
February 2, 2015
Can I Consolidate Private and Federal Student Loans?
One of the biggest myths when it comes to student loans is whether you can consolidate your Federal and private…
January 6, 2015
How Do Student Loans Affect Your Credit Score?
Student loan debt can impact your financial profile, credit history, and credit score – either in a detrimental way or…
November 4, 2014
Top 5 Ways to Reduce Your Debt Burden While in College
CNN reports that 70 percent of college graduates leave school with debt in addition to degrees. In the best of…
February 17, 2014
Students and Parents Use the 1098-T for the American Opportunity Tax Credit
Taxes are always a certainty, but if you or your family are spending money on education there may be ways…