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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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August 12, 2025
How AutoPay Works for Variable Rate Student Loans
Key Takeaways AutoPay automatically deducts student loan payments from your bank account each month Variable rate loan payments adjust automatically…
August 12, 2025
How to Ask Someone to Cosign a Student Loan
Key Takeaways A cosigner shares legal responsibility for repaying a student loan Having a cosigner can improve approval odds and…
August 10, 2025
Should You Pay Off Your Student Loans Now Or Later?
Key Takeaways Pay off student loans early only after establishing emergency savings and meeting retirement match contributions. Consider refinancing to…
August 8, 2025
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…
August 5, 2025
How the “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Affect Your Student Loans
Change is coming to federal student loans, and whether you’re a current borrower, planning for college, or helping your kids…
August 4, 2025
Student Loan Refinancing and Consolidation with Credit Unions
Imagine enjoying post-grad life even more when you reduce your student loan burden and simplify your finances. That can become…
July 16, 2025
Beginning Your Student Loan Application: A Guide for High School Students
Key Takeaways High school students should begin preparing for student loans during junior or senior year. Completing the FAFSA early…
July 1, 2025
Why Use a Cosigner for Your Student Loan?
Key Takeaways A cosigner could help borrowers qualify for student loans with limited credit history Applying with a cosigner may…
June 30, 2025
Mixing Federal and Private Student Loans
Key Takeaways Federal student loans should typically be used first due to borrower protections Private student loans can help cover…
May 6, 2025
Which Refinancing Strategy is Right for You?
In recent years, the demand for student loan refinancing options continues to rise. Student loans are designed to be readily…
April 15, 2025
Revocation of Licenses for Student Loan Default Stirs Controversy
Key Takeaways Several states once allowed suspension of driver’s or professional licenses for student loan default, but many have repealed…
February 21, 2025
TikTok Budgeting Trends To Know
TikTok Budgeting Trends The Rise of Loud Budgeting, Soft Savings, Doom Spending, and Girl Math Social media, particularly TikTok, has…