You should file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as it becomes available October 1. The FAFSA has a 21-month application...
Public Service Loan Forgiveness and other loan forgiveness programs are complicated, so there are many ways in which a borrower can lose eligibility for loan...
Every summer, high school students choose between internships, jobs and volunteer opportunities. All of these can be rewarding, but many students wonder what colleges and...
Just thinking about earning an undergraduate degree can be stressful. It’s also common to worry about getting into a college or university, paying for it...
When deciding which colleges and universities to apply to, it takes more than comparing each institution’s price to find the right pick. There are several...
Earnings in a 529 college savings plan can ensure that all collegiate expenses will be covered. Additionally, earnings grow federal tax-free and will not...
The Federal Consolidation Loan combines multiple Federal Education Loans into a single loan, simplifying the repayment process. Read on for everything you need to...
There are many different types of student loans available. The main distinction is between federal education loans and non-federal education loans. Non-federal education loans...
Many lenders offer private student loans, from banks and credit unions to other financial institutions. So how do you choose a private student loan from...
Students (and their parents) often feel that they must choose the most prestigious college possible. But data demonstrates that you don’t need to enroll in...
Internships provide out-of-classroom knowledge that is useful for college admissions and the professional world. Students who complete internships show initiative to future employers and colleges. Here...
College financial aid administrators can change a student’s dependency status from dependent to independent through a dependency override on a case-by-case basis. This can...
Federal and state government employees and members of the U.S. Armed Forces may be eligible for government-sponsored student loan repayment assistance programs (LRAP). This...