Sep 14, 2017 | College debt, College finances, Financial aid
Spend Your Student Loan Wisely When you borrow a dollar and you go to pay it back in the future it’s not just the dollar that you’re paying back you’re paying back that interest that they’re charging you and that compounds. It can be almost a...
Sep 12, 2017 | College debt, Student loans
Studies have shown that one in five students with college debt owe more than $50,000. Some student loan debt is in excess of $100,000. Debt increases when students change majors or transfer to other colleges. The crushing amounts owed after pursuing graduate degrees...
Sep 5, 2017 | College debt, College finances, College preparations, College Savings
When families look at paying for college, they find a dizzying variety of options. What’s the best way to save for college? How much do they actually need to budget? What does the Free Application for Student Financial Aid (FAFSA) have to do with the amount of aid for...
Aug 29, 2017 | College debt, College Savings
Tuition costs and living expenses keep going up. Many college students are on their own for the first time, so making ends meet is a new challenge. How can students manage money so they can pay for college and still have enough to live? Follow these money-saving tips....
Aug 15, 2017 | College admissions, College debt, College finances, College work study
You’ve received your financial aid award letters from several colleges and you’re trying to compare them to see which one is best for you. In most financial aid packages, there will be a mix of public and institutional grants, loans, and maybe even scholarships....
Jul 18, 2017 | College debt, College finances, Student loans
The Institute for College Access and Success reported in 2015 that nearly 70% of college graduates had student loan debt. As you struggle through the mountain of paperwork required just to get in to college, the subject of student loans can seem confusing. Here’s the...
