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College admissions news and college search articles to help students and parents find the right college or university for them.
Elizabeth Warren Calls for Student Loan Changes
May 16 2013 - Senator Elizabeth Warren has introduced the Bank on Students Loan Fairness Act. This act would allow students to borrow at the same rate as banks, which is about "one-ninth the amount that students are asked to pay".
5 Tips for Parents Considering PLUS Loans
May 10 2013 - To help you decide if this is a good option for your family, take a look at the following tips on applying for and managing your Parent PLUS Loan.
The 6 Costliest Student Loan Mistakes
Apr 25 2013 - Find out what student loan mistakes may cost you big, and what you can do to avoid them!
When to Get Student Loans
Apr 16 2013 - To help families through this award letter season, here is a breakdown of how and when to accept—or apply for—all types of student loans.
Parents, 5 Financial Lessons for Your College Student
Apr 11 2013 - TweetAs a parent, you are faced with one of life’s greatest challenges: preparing your child for financial responsibility. When your child leaves home for college, they will explore their independence in more ways than one. Learning the financial fac...
Stafford Loan Déjà Vu: Interest Rates Set to Double Once Again
Apr 10 2013 - Once again, subsidized student loan interest rates are facing an impending increase. Without action, students may see rates double to 6.8% next year. Learn more!
Happy Financial Literacy Month!
Apr 5 2013 - In the spirit of Financial Literacy Month, we want to help you learn to manage your money! To kick things off, here's a list of some great websites designed to teach you those much-needed money skills!
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Financial Aid
Mar 26 2013 - The financial aid process can be tough to navigate, and like many students out there, you may not know all of the ins-and-outs. That's why to help you make the most of your financial aid, we compiled a list of some not-so-common facts.
Can You Refinance Student Loans?
Mar 18 2013 - TweetYou can refinance your mortgage, but can you refinance your student loans? The short answer is: possibly. Let me elaborate. Refinancing is a tool commonly used by borrowers in the housing industry to lower interest rates. In regards to student loa...
Sequester Impacts on Financial Aid
Mar 6 2013 - The recent sequestration has impacted education across the board, and Higher Ed. is no exception. Here's a brief overview of what to expect from student aid programs going forward.