September 22, 2025
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…
August 5, 2025
How the “Big Beautiful Bill” Will Affect Your Student Loans
Change is coming to federal student loans, and whether you’re a current borrower, planning for college, or helping your kids…
January 3, 2025
Rule of 72: What Every College Student Needs to Learn
Getting a handle on personal finances often feels more complicated than it truly is, especially for college students. Many students…
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…
January 28, 2016
6 Reasons Families Should Visit Colleges Early
A growing trend for families is making college visits during a student’s Sophomore or Freshman year of high school. In…
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 2, 2015
Starting College: Getting the most out of your first week
You are about to head off to school. A million things are going through your mind. Worrying about new classes,…
September 1, 2015
New Rules for Student Loans: Matching a Career to Debt Repayment
The reason why most students attend college is in order to secure a job after graduation. The job that college…