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Refinancing your federal and/or private student loans can be a great way to consolidate payments and potentially save money on interest over time. However, while there are numerous advantages to student loan refinancing, it may not be the best option for everyone. So, when is the right time to refinance [...]
Paying for college is an expensive venture, but did you know you can take advantage of special tax breaks just for college students and their parents? These benefits come in the form of tax credits and deductions when you file your income tax return. What’s the difference? A credit reduces [...]
Refinancing your student loans could help you simplify your repayment, and possibly save you money in the process. But it isn’t the right choice for everyone. Review our webinar full of information to help you understand your options for student loan refinance. Is refinancing right for you? What types [...]
The three-year pause on federal student loan interest and payments has come to an end. Interest began accruing on September 1, 2023, and payments resumed last October. In order to ease federal student loan borrowers back into making payments, the U.S. Department of Education introduced measures to assist borrowers. One way [...]
With changes coming to the 2024-25 FAFSA under the FAFSA Simplification Act, our College Counselor outlines everything you need to know! Learn more about: Roadmap to the simplified FAFSA Important deadlines FSA ID for students and parents How to complete the FAFSA Review the recording below or view full screen [...]
Now that the pause on federal student loans has ended and interest rates have been on the rise, you may be wondering if now is a good time to refinance your student loans. In this article, we’ll explore the pros and cons of refinancing in the current market. We’ll also [...]
Many people turn to student loans to finance their higher education opportunities. But once you've taken out these loans, paying them off can be a difficult and stressful process. If you have student loans, you might feel like the unpaid balance constantly looms in the back of your mind, simultaneously [...]
Parent PLUS loans are federal student loans that parents can take out to help pay for their children’s undergraduate education. These loans can fill in gaps that aren’t covered by other types of financial aid. If you took out a Parent PLUS loan for your child, you may be wondering [...]
Most federal student loan payments and interest have been suspended since March 2020. After numerous extensions and introduction of a federal student loan forgiveness that was blocked by the Supreme Court as of June 30, 2023, student loan interest resumes on September 1, 2023, and payments will resume starting in [...]
When delving into the world of private student loans, you may discover that many lenders mention a “co-borrower.” A co-borrower is someone who applies for the loan with you and is equally responsible for ensuring it is repaid. A private student loan will be held in your name as the [...]
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