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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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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…
September 17, 2015
Should I Refinance My Private Student Loans?
Student loan debt has reached new heights. The class of 2015 officially has the most debt in history, with students…
September 16, 2015
5 Ways to Save for the Future as a Millennial
Millennials have a lot of things going for them – but a strong financial situation isn’t always one of them.…
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 14, 2015
College Text Books: Don’t Waste Your Money!
I walked through my college book store and was in a state of price tag shock. World regional geography review…
September 11, 2015
4 Last Minute Tips for Paying for College
The beginning of a new school year can be stressful, especially if you are still struggling with paying for college. Here are…
September 10, 2015
What Happens If I Stop Paying My Student Loans?
The honest truth is that in most cases, if you stop paying your student loans, they will not go away.…
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…