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…
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…
October 19, 2024
Best Private Student Loan Features
If a private student loan fits your education need, here are some features to look out for when comparing lenders…
May 7, 2024
What is Student Loan Forbearance?
Understand student loan forbearance with LendKey, when it applies, how interest accrues, repayment delays, and what it really costs in…
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…
October 8, 2015
Top 5 financial aid terms you need to know
In college, students are confronted with a lot of new information. Trying to make sense of it all can be…
September 22, 2015
Aggregate Loan Limits: Federal and Private Student Loans
There is a life-time cap for student loan eligibility. It is referred to as the “Aggregate Limit”.This is the point…
September 15, 2015
Cut Private Loan Costs: Get a Low Rate and Pay It Off Fast
Comparing loan applications feels like tedious work until you realize that taking a few minutes to compare your options will…
September 8, 2015
What do you want from college? Connect the Dots!
Deciding on what you really want from college is a personal decision. It comes down to two major areas of…