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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December 10, 2021
Three Tips For Your First Salary Negotiation
Salary negotiation – it’s hard. There is no simple, easy way to do it. Even when you’re prepared, it can…
November 30, 2021
What Is Cosigner Release on Private Student Loans?
If federal aid isn’t enough to cover the cost of education, private student loans can be a helpful solution to…
November 9, 2021
How College Housing Affects Cost of Attendance
Your college cost of attendance is dependent on how you indicate housing on the FAFSA. Also, did you know that…
October 15, 2021
What is Student Loan Refinancing?
What Is Student Loan Refinancing? Typically when you take out loans, it’s because you want to pay for something expensive.…
October 4, 2021
What Does the CARES Act Extension Mean for You?
On December 22, 2021, the Biden administration announced the CARES Act Extension adjustment. Borrowers who hold federal student loans will…
September 27, 2021
Organizing and Maintaining Your Daily Finances
After high school, your personal daily finances become complex. Then, after college, they become even more complex. With each additional…
September 9, 2021
Expectations for Incoming College Freshman
The world of higher education is full of new and exciting experiences. As high school seniors transition to college freshmen,…
August 17, 2021
Staying the Course to Graduate College on Time
Plans can change. Whether it’s due to our own actions or circumstances beyond our control, getting off track is unsettling. If…
August 6, 2021
How to Balance College Life on a Budget
When students enter the world of higher education, they are faced with an abundance of opportunities to expand their social…
July 16, 2021
Benefits of Paying Student Loan Interest in College
The financial decisions you make in college can significantly affect your future. College decision making doesn’t just apply to the…
June 30, 2021
3 Common Student Loan Refinancing Myths
Student loan falsehoods can be costly. For example, myths related to student loan refinancing could cause borrowers to overlook a…
June 15, 2021
4 Questions to Ask Before Declaring a College Major
Getting into college was only the beginning of your higher education journey. If your sophomore year is coming up or…