When it comes to borrowing money for college, families need to explore all their options. In addition to federal student loans and private loans from private lenders, your student should ...
Confessions of a Student Loan Addict: 5 Lessons I Learned About Paying for College
College can be a stressful time. Money can be a stressful topic. Combine the two and you’ve got the makings of a cheesy horror film – you know, the one’s where the characters make shockingly horrible ...
Should I Take Out a TEACH Grant?
Working in education is not a consistent experience across individuals. Some will struggle to find jobs in states that offer their teachers great compensation and benefit packages. Looki...
Understanding the Financial Aid Appeal Process
What Is a Financial Aid Appeal? Second only to the all-important college decision letter is the financial aid award letter. Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score f...
Stuck in the Middle: How to Manage Financial Aid “No Man’s Land”
Some folks find themselves in college’s “golden land” – they have plenty of financial assets to send their child to school. Other families are on the other extreme – with very low income and assets, t...
Advice From Parents: College Admissions & Financing
When it comes to the difficult, complex parts of life, there’s nothing like getting advice from someone who’s been there. That’s why we love our Facebook group, Paying for College 101. Looking ...
Colleges That Meet 100% of Need – Or Do They?
One of the things that many families look for is a college that says they meet “100% of student need.” Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first.Learn more Credit Sesam...
How I Compared All My Family’s Student Loan Options
When you look at the variety of funding options available to pay for college, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Between federal loans, home equity, parent loans, and private student loans, where d...
Having a 4 Year Focus in a 1 Year World
Right now, we have parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook group telling us that they’re losing sleep. Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first.Learn more Credi...
Student Loans – Frequently Asked Questions
As we’ve helped parents (and students) and watched them assist each other in our Paying For College 101 Facebook group, we’ve noticed there are some common questions that come up a...