Student Loans to be Dischargeable in Bankruptcy
June 3, 2011 By
U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Al Franken (D-MN) joined U.S. Representatives Steve Cohen (D-TN), Danny Davis (D-IL), George Miller (D-CA) and John Conyers (D-MI) to introduce legislation in both the Senate and the House that...
Poll Results: Student Loan Debt
May 16, 2011 By
It's awesome, albeit surprising, to see the number of students graduating debt free- conGRADulations! For everyone else, loan repayment might be a growing concern as that 6 month date draws nearer. If you're concerned about making payments for whatever reason, there are some steps you can take to either lower or postpone your repayment.
When do I Receive my Stafford Loan?
May 3, 2011 By
Wondering when you actually receive your federal Stafford loan. Here is a look at how these loans are disbursed.
Seniors, graduating with debt?
April 28, 2011 By
For seniors, graduation is quickly approaching! Unfortunately, so are those pesky loan repayments, yikes! Complete our online poll and share how much debt you will be graduating with - and see how you compare to your peers!
Appealing a Financial Aid Offer – Can it be Done?
April 26, 2011 By
Your financial aid offer letter will show how much a college or university is willing to offer in the way of student loans and scholarships. But what happens when that figure is too low? How can you appeal?
Selective Service and Financial Aid
April 11, 2011 By
Guys, I'm sure most of you are well aware of the option to register for Selective Service once you turn 18; but did you know that it could have severe financial repercussions if you don't?
Freshmen: How to Get Your Stafford Loans
March 17, 2011 By
TweetWhile high school seniors are receiving their acceptance letters and financial aid award packages, they might be exploring the differences between the loans they are eligible for and wondering how to actually acquire these loans. Many students are lucky enough to qualify for Subsidized Stafford Loans, which have a lower interest rate than unsubsidized ones. [...]
Applying for Federal Grants
February 8, 2011 By
Applying for federal loans is a common task for most college students, but did you know that when you file your FAFSA you're automatically applying for federal grants as well? Unlike loans, federal grants do not need to be paid back and are both tax and interest-free.
Stafford Loan Interest Rates Lowered
February 1, 2011 By
As I'm sure many of our readers out there know, the interest rate for subsidized undergraduate Stafford Loans was lowered last year from 5.6% to 4.5% which was a major step forward for federal loans. Well, the interest rate has dropped again!
Most popular student loans for college
January 27, 2011 By
Not everyone is aware of all the loan options available to pay for college. For an overview of federal and private sources of credit used to pay for college, view these links! Here are just a few options to consider...
