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 o...
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 rig...
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, ...
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...
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. They offer both undergraduate and graduate loans. Many borrowers need a cos...
Lender Profile: College Ave Student Loans
College Ave offers undergraduate, graduate, and parent loans for college. Undergraduates will generally need a cosigner to qualify due to credit standards, but the cosigner can be released in specific...
Understanding Federal Direct Subsidized vs Unsubsidized Student Loans
As you look at how your family will afford to send your children to college, loans of some sort may be a consideration. Loans are available for students as well as parents, and can be a significant he...
How Your Credit Score Affects Student Loans
Learning about credit scores and loans is not just for families with students facing a tuition bill in the near future. Knowing this information in advance, will give you time to make improveme...
How To Clean Up Bad Credit If Your Student Needs Student Loans
Are you a parent concerned you won’t be able to help your student with private student loans or a parent plus loan because of your own poor credit? Are you struggling to get...