College Planning & Financial Aid
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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August 17, 2015
First Generation College Students Need Financial Literacy
Going to college is an opportunity for many young people to expand their minds as they develop into adulthood. College…
August 14, 2015
5 Things About Graduate School Loan Limits You Need to Know
What You Need to Know about Applying for a Graduate School Loan If you’re headed to grad school, you may…
August 13, 2015
The “Average” College Student? It’s Not Who You Might Think
You’re a 29 year-old mother of a one-year-old who’s thinking about going back to school to become an MRI technician.…
August 12, 2015
How AutoPay Works for Variable Rate Student Loans
Using an AutoPay option offers lots of convenience and peace of mind when repaying federal or private student loans. The…
August 11, 2015
Pros / Cons on Federal and Private Student Loan Consolidation
Trying to figure out a way to consolidate student loans? Here are some fundamentals to consider when comparing options. 1.…
August 10, 2015
Should You Pay Off Your Student Loans Now Or Later?
Student loan debt is one of the most challenging types of debt to have. It’s an I.O.U. against your future…
August 4, 2015
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 31, 2015
The Best Way to Save For College? What Every Parent Should Know About 529 Plans
You are not alone if you feel that saving for college and selecting the correct savings vehicle can be a…
July 30, 2015
I Was Awarded a Parent PLUS Loan, Should I Take It?
Several different types of financial aid are available for students enrolling in college, including scholarships, grants and loans. While scholarships…
July 29, 2015
The Power of Compounding Interest
When you borrow money from a bank or credit card company, you will usually pay interest. Interest is the fee…
July 28, 2015
What to Know about Student Loan Forgiveness
For many college attendees, taking out student loans was unavoidable. Tuition costs are high, and student loans make it possible…
July 27, 2015
3 Tips For Managing Your Student Loans While You’re Still In School
Getting a student loan is incredibly easy – you simply go to your schools financial aid website, enter some of…