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 who says they meet “100% of student need.” Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first.Learn more Credit Sesame...
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 do you e...
Having a 4 Year Focus in a 1 Year World
Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first.Learn more Credit Sesame gives you the ability to check your credit score for free.Go to Credit Sesame FICO® Sco...
Student Loans – Frequently Asked Questions
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Lender Profile: Connext Student Loans
Connext is backed by a network of regional banks and credit unions to provide students with private loans for school. Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first.Learn mo...
Lender Profile: LendKey Private Student Loans
LendKey offers access to community lenders offering private student loans. Undergraduates may generally need a cosigner to qualify due to credit standards, but the cosigner can be released in specific...
All the Ways Your Home Can Help You Pay for College
Your house is an asset. That means that when you have a significant expense, it should be able to help you pay for it, right? Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first....
April, the Cruelest Month In College Admissions
Today’s Guest Post is from Amy Trinnaman, who has worked in education for ten years and is an independent educational consultant. She is also a member of our Facebook Group Paying For College. ...