Our blog is designed to provide information regarding some of the critical topics those with student loans must be aware of to be able to make educated decisions regarding their future.
The bad policies and practices of Sallie Mae continue to live down to the public’s already low opinion. It now appears that despite holding almost 40 percent of the debt owed by students through the Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP); Sallie Mae has only 15 percent of its borrowers enrolled into the Income Based Repayment Program. That…
Continue Reading ->Right now, it is still difficult for many hard-working people to meet their living expenses and stay current on paying off their student loan debt. Quite a few who have graduated over the last five to ten years are struggling just as much as when they graduated from college. This is especially true for employees working in the…
Continue Reading ->While members of both political parties are patting themselves on the back after lowering the student loan rates, they still haven’t addressed the heart of the problem. The largest provider of those loans, Sallie Mae, still has extremely close ties to the federal government and absolutely no interest in helping students keep their loans on track and out…
Continue Reading ->New college students face a wide range of challenges during their first year in school. They face challenges such as being away from home for the first time, having to be self-motivated in their school work and have to make an entirely new set of friends. These make up for difficult times during the freshman year of any…
Continue Reading ->The transition from high school student to college student is one of the most stressful and important times in a teenagers life. The college years are a time where a student leaves their high school teachers and friends behind, and embarks on a journey that will give them a head start on their adult years. Years that will…
Continue Reading ->One of the most difficult and important decisions that high school students face is deciding where to go to continue their education. Selecting the right college or university to fit their needs is a decision that takes time, thought and planning. Because of the many factors that go into the decision, it is one that will shape the…
Continue Reading ->As a college student, there’s no doubt you may end up with student debt. Almost all college students will receive some form of student loan during their college career. After graduation, this debt can sometimes seem overwhelming; but fortunately, there are ways to relieve some of the debt and the stress that goes along with it. By following…
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