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Doubling Interest Rates: The Devil is in the Details 25 Jul 2013 | 10:55 pm
This is still an interest rate increase masquerading as a decrease. Interest rates are at historically low levels and have nowhere to go but up. We can expect interest rates to start increasing by abo...
5 Tips for Parents Considering PLUS Loans 10 May 2013 | 06:33 pm
To help you decide if this is a good option for your family, take a look at the following tips on applying for and managing your Parent PLUS Loan.
When to Get Student Loans 17 Apr 2013 | 12:42 am
To help families through this award letter season, here is a breakdown of how and when to accept—or apply for—all types of student loans.
Can You Refinance Student Loans? 18 Mar 2013 | 07:55 pm
TweetYou can refinance your mortgage, but can you refinance your student loans? The short answer is: possibly. Let me elaborate. Refinancing is a tool commonly used by borrowers in the housing industr...
Sequester Impacts on Financial Aid 6 Mar 2013 | 08:08 pm
The recent sequestration has impacted education across the board, and Higher Ed. is no exception. Here's a brief overview of what to expect from student aid programs going forward.
What color is the FAFSA form this year 3 Oct 2012 | 10:46 pm
TweetEvery year we get the same question, so here is your answer: This coming year (2012 – 2013 academic year) the FAFSA is Orange In previous years: 2011/2012 FAFSA was Yellow 2010/2011 FAFSA was Blu...
Student Loans: Where to Turn First 25 Aug 2012 | 12:59 am
You may have heard of Stafford loans, PLUS loans, and private student loans, but do you really know the differences between them? Is one type of loan really better than the other? Let's find out.
5 Private Student Loan Statistics 6 Aug 2012 | 09:20 pm
Student loans have been all over the news in the past year, and borrowers are researching college financing options more than ever. In light of this, it's important to know the facts so you can make b...
Should you borrow from your 401k to pay tuition? 3 May 2012 | 09:28 pm
This week, many student nationwide are rejoicing in their college decisions, having just sent their deposits to their chosen colleges. Simultaneously, parents everywhere are worrying about how to pay ...
Financial Literacy Series: Know your student loans 4 Apr 2012 | 10:47 pm
April is financial literacy month and this blog kicks off our financial literacy blog series! In keeping with this spirit, I wanted to break down some common student loan terms so that students and pa...
