Risks of Over-Borrowing on Student Loans June 24, 2021 2:08 PM by Izzy Hall College is expensive. That’s why a majority of college students take out student loans. Nearly 70% of the Class of 2019 took out student loans and graduated with almost $30,000 in debt. It’s a
Student Borrowers Have Saved Billions During Pandemic May 6, 2021 9:56 AM by Izzy Hall President Biden and Congress are debating on cancelling thousands of dollars in student loan debt. As that discussion continues to unfold, it’s worth noting that since the start of the coronavirus
University to Give New Students Free Laptops for Filing the FAFSA April 6, 2021 11:29 AM by Izzy Hall The coronavirus made laptops a necessity for college students. Where before students without personal computers or laptops could use on-campus computers and provided software to meet the
Student Loan Borrowers See Benefits, Better Credit Scores Amid Pandemic October 13, 2020 4:01 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell What to know about student loan debt relief during the coronavirus
College Financial Aid Begins with the 2021-2022 FAFSA – Starting Today October 1, 2020 2:42 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell The 2021-2022 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opened today, October 1, for students who plan on attending college in 2021-2022 and receiving federal government, state, and
Top 10 Colleges for Financial Aid in Wake of COVID-19 August 20, 2020 3:02 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell Between the new, hidden COVID-related college fees and increased demands for tuition rebates, financial aid and leaves of student absences, college affordability is a top concern for parents and
Mandatory FAFSA Policy to Become New Graduation Requirement? August 18, 2020 2:22 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell Each year, upwards of $3 million in college financial aid goes unclaimed by low-income college students, despite the fact that it costs nothing to complete and file the Free Application for Federal
Senator Outlines Student Loan Relief in New Proposal July 30, 2020 11:49 AM by Izzy Hall Senator Lamar Alexander of Tennessee, the current chairman of the Senate education committee, has recently proposed the Student Loan Repayment and FAFSA Simplification Act, a piece of legislation
The FAFSA: Why You Should File (And How!) July 23, 2020 3:47 PM by Izzy Hall The FAFSA is a critical tool for both applying to colleges and applying to scholarships – in fact, need-based scholarships often require that you submit the FAFSA as part of your application. So, in
Paying for College during Coronavirus June 26, 2020 3:48 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell If you're worried about how you will pay for college during the COVID-19 pandemic, you're not alone. Students and families are concerned about the college financial ramifications as a result of the