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…
Featured article
Recent articles
Filter by:
April 13, 2020
What You Need to Know About the EFC
Whether you’re a high school student or a parent of college students, understanding the expected family contribution (EFC) can help…
March 27, 2020
Managing Student Loan Debt During COVID-19
Breathe in. Breathe out. We know there is a lot of uncertainty as the world faces the challenges and realities…
March 16, 2020
The Top 5 Benefits of Extracurricular Activities
If you’re looking to learn about the benefits of extracurricular activities, you probably already know how valuable they can be.…
February 8, 2020
How to Avoid Capitalized Student Loan Interest
.Interest is one of the most commonly misunderstood aspects of student loan repayment- and the concept of capitalized interest can…
January 24, 2020
Why Women Carry More Student Loan Debt Than Men
College students in America are taking on more student loan debt than ever before. In fact, the American Association of…
January 11, 2020
The Six Best College Majors For Job-Seekers
You don’t need to look further than biochemical engineering major Ashton Kutcher or licensed physician Ken Jeong to know that…
December 27, 2019
Student Loans for Pharmacy School: What You Need to Know
If you’re looking for a career in the health field that is both fulfilling and generally well-compensated, pursuing a pharmacy…
December 10, 2019
Refinancing Shaved 17 Years Off Her Student Loans
Jean Provance’s refrigerator is decorated with the usual- magnets from her travels, family photos, and other memorabilia. But it also…
November 12, 2019
Would You Pass a Financial Stress Test?
When was the last time you really took a close look at your finances? If it’s been a while, now…
November 6, 2019
How to Pay Off Your Student Loan Debt by Freelancing
Paying off student loan debt is an ongoing challenge for many people. Many find that it’s difficult to keep up…
October 30, 2019
Refinancing Your Student Loans Without a Degree
Student loan refinancing can be beneficial, or even life-changing, for many people. However, you might be wondering if refinancing is…
October 2, 2019
10 Bad Spending Habits and How to Break Them
It may seem that the only way to save more money is to earn more money. But let’s face it:…