If your student is going to need loans for college, it pays to know what’s available in federal and private student loans. As of 2016, two-thirds of college graduates had debt when they left school, w...
What I Wish I Knew About Taking Out Student Loans For College
I remember restlessly laying in my bed the night before Freshman move-in day 5 years ago, dreaming about what the next chapter in my life would bring. Sure I had visited my sister when she was in coll...
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What Parents Can Do to Help Students Avoid Loans For College
As an 18-year-old, it’s easy to see the world as nothing but possibility. And it’s true! But those possibilities come with costs and trade-offs, which is hard for teens to realize. As a parent, you pl...
Giving Up Your Dream College To Graduate Debt Free
In 2006, I was accepted to my dream school, New York University. When I saw the financial aid package, I figured I would do what everyone else did and take out loans. I thought that was just the way t...
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Here’s a summary of important articles from the past week that may give you more insight into the world of college life, admissions, financing, and parenting. Our Push for ‘Passion,’...
The #1 Thing To Do When Researching Student Loans
College is the first major financial decision many young adults make; the amount a student borrows and the interest rate they agree to could impact their finances for the rest of your adult life. Stud...