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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.
Wells Fargo Private Student Loan – Things You Need to know
Wells Fargo advertises competitive interest rates and benefits like deferred payments while you’re still in school, but does this company do enough to help and protect its borrowers? Let’s look at Wells Fargo’s terms, eligibility criteria, and borrower protections to see if going with Wells Fargo is really your best option. Overview of Wells Fargo Private Student Loans…
Continue Reading ->Average Private Student Loan Interest Rates
College costs keep rising, leaving students like you with a need to borrow money to finance your education. Make borrowing as inexpensive as possible by choosing a private student loan with a low interest rate. A lower interest rate can save you thousands of dollars over the life of the loan. But how low do interest rates go?…
Continue Reading ->Getting Help With a Student Loan Advisor
You might know the basic rules and policies for federal loan programs like Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) and Income-Driven Repayment Plans(IDR). But understanding exactly how to take advantage of those programs (and how to save thousands of dollars in the process) is another story entirely. That’s why only 1% of people who qualify for PSLF end up benefiting…
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The Best Private Graduate Student Loans
Need to borrow for graduate school? As a graduate student, you can borrow a Direct Unsubsidized loan and/or a Grad PLUS loan from the federal government. You can also find a private lender for a private graduate student loan. Start the process by comparing Grad PLUS loans against our curated list of the best private graduate student loans in…
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Can You Consolidate Private Student Loans?
If you’re facing the challenge of repaying student loans, you may be considering loan consolidation. And if you’re like many other college grads, you likely have a mixture of private and federal loans. You may be aware that you can consolidate your federal private loans with a Direct Consolidation Loan. But can you consolidate private student loans? Good…
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College Admissions Scandal – Key Players and Timeline
Parents will often do anything for their children. In March 2019, the College Admissions Scandal revealed just how far some parents were willing to go to give their kids a shot at a college education. And, just how far one company and several coaches were willing to go to make it happen. Continue reading to learn about how…
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How to Earn College Credits in High School
Do you want to get a head start on college while you’re still in high school? Good news: there are multiple ways to earn college credits before you ever even apply for college. Earning college credits in high school can not only save you money on tuition when you get to college, but it can help you impress…
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Credit Score for Student Loan Refinance – What Score Do I Need?
A solid income and a strong credit score are key if you’re looking to refinance your student loans. But what exactly is a good credit score for student loan refinance? In general, you need a credit score that’s at least in the range of 650 to 680 to secure a refinanced student loan. Any lower than that and…
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How to Test Out of College Courses and Save Money
Everyone knows the routine: your freshman year of college, you sign up for as many easy-A courses as you can. However, you may want to consider knocking out those entry-level courses through challenge testing, instead. Challenge testing can allow you to accelerate to higher-level learning, and you could save yourself thousands of dollars. In this article, we’ll go…
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Government Student Loans – What Are My Options?
Looking for government student loans to help pay for college? Student loans can help you cover what’s leftover after scholarships, grants, and savings. Unlike other forms of financial assistance, you must pay back the full borrowed amount plus interest. The federal government and some state governments provide student loans to qualifying students. To see if you qualify, file…
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