January 23, 2023
FAFSA: Understanding Parent and Student Assets
With FAFSA filing season well underway, millions of students and parents work to get this important document filed. Because the…
October 19, 2022
Best Private Student Loan Features
Heading off to college? Now is the time to shop for the best private student loan for you. Colleges and…
January 26, 2022
Rule of 72: What Every College Student Needs to Learn
Getting a handle on personal finances always feels more complicated than it really is, especially for college students. That’s because…
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…
March 18, 2021
How Do I Get My Student Loan Refund Check?
A student’s journey through college comes with a lot of expenses. That’s why students can access refund checks to pay…
May 7, 2020
What is Student Loan Forbearance?
Student loan forbearance is a loan repayment option. Borrowers having difficulty making their regularly scheduled loan payments can utilize forbearance.…
February 13, 2019
How Much Should Parents Save for College?
As a parent, you want to ensure that your children will have the best future that they possibly can. That…
May 3, 2016
5 Things Every Commencement Speaker Should Say
Once again it’s college graduation season. Commencement speakers are being announced at a daily pace, many hailing from business and…
March 23, 2016
8 Tips for Finding Scholarships
College isn’t getting any cheaper. Between 2001 and 2012, tuition and fees increased 5.4% above inflation annually while funding per…
March 9, 2016
Graduating on Time: A Push for Quality Retention
Retaining students through all required years of college and seeing them through graduation has become a major priority. President Obama…
March 3, 2016
The College Wallet: Debit, Credit, Cash and Digital
Convenience, fraud risk, security, and your credit score are just a few of the factors to consider when deciding which…
February 25, 2016
5 FAQs: Before you Submit Your College Deposit
Deposits for college begin with an initial May 1st due date. Many may still be unsure of their choices, but…