Paying for college is one of the most complicated financial decisions you’ll ever make. It’s also a very emotional process, so it’s not surprising that many parents feel overwhelmed and lost as they ...
Answers To Your Questions on Finalizing Student Loan Options
We recently did a Facebook Live with Pete Wylie of CommonBond Student Loans and the response was so overwhelming that Pete came back to continue the discussion on finalizing your student loan options....
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...
How Student Loans Impact A Cosigner and Student’s Credit
Paying for college can be daunting, but it’s essential to approach it in the right way. Blindly signing up for maximum loans, or cosigning for your student at a private lender, can land you in a lot o...
Critical Information On How Student Loans Work
If you have reached the juncture in your child’s college admissions process when you are thinking about student loans, we have to say, “Congratulations!” While it may not be apparent right now,...
What You Need to Know to Apply for Student Loans
If you’re like many parents of high school seniors in June, you’re ready to move forward in paying for the school your student will be attending in the fall. There are a lot of options, and by ...
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
Right now, we have parents in our Paying for College 101 Facebook group telling us that they’re losing sleep. College admissions are difficult, but most parents find the process of paying for c...
The Tremendous Value of Private Student Loan Prequalification
Are you able to do a prequalification for your private student loans? Looking to apply for a student loan? Check your credit score first.Learn more Credit Sesame gives you the ability to check ...
Understanding Student and Parent Loan Options For College
The prospect of paying for college can send students and parents into the stratosphere—along with the tuition costs that are already there. At Road2College, we advise all involved to leave no stone un...