Department of Education Seeking Single Loan Servicer May 23, 2017 10:23 AM by Susan Dutca The U.S. Department of Education will offer a contract to a single loan servicer to manage its $1.2 trillion student loan portfolio, which contains over 43 million borrowers. Instead of keeping its
College Debt the Main Woe for Students, Parents March 28, 2017 10:30 AM by Susan Dutca The Princeton Review’s 2017 College Hopes & Worries survey reveals that biggest worry for students and parents is the "level of debt I/my child will take on to pay for the degree." While this concern
Why Students Should Use Scholarship Websites July 15, 2015 by Genevieve Grant Why should you use scholarship websites? How should you use them? And what are the chances of you actually getting scholarships off of these sites? I had the opportunity to interview Scholarships.com
Obama Modern Day Robin Hood? Steal from the Hardworking, Give to the Poor July 10, 2015 by Scholarships.com Staff Under the Obama administration, the motto “work hard, play harder” is continually being redefined to “work hard, pay harder”. According to The Wall Street Journal, a new plan is being finalized that
Seven Tips for Repaying Your Student Loans May 22, 2015 by Suada Kolovic If you're a recent college graduate, chances are you’ll have to start paying off your student loans sooner than you think. And even with the economy in a slump, don’t expect a free pass on not paying
Understanding President Obama’s Student Aid Bill of Rights Initiative March 13, 2015 by Suada Kolovic The financial aid process can be a daunting one but if you're planning on attending college any time soon, you should know that there are tons of federal student aid options available. From Pell
10 Colleges with the Highest ROI March 6, 2015 by Suada Kolovic With all the media attention on the student loan debt crisis and how universities continuously hike tuition, we have to ask: Which schools are worth the outrageous sticker price of about $200,000?
Is Earning a College Degree Worth It? Study Finds Modest Return for Some February 10, 2015 by Suada Kolovic It wasn't too long ago that the majority of Americans agreed that one had to pursue a college degree in order to succeed in the workforce. Unfortunately for millennials, the rate of success after
What Colleges Can Expect from Congress in 2015 January 21, 2015 by Suada Kolovic With a new year comes a new Congress under new-ish management. Republicans will control the Senate for the first time in eight years, while the House of Representative will have its largest
Understanding Obama’s New Student Loan Plan August 15, 2014 by Suada Kolovic With the final month of summer rapidly slipping away, now is the time to buckle down and finalize how you're going to fund your college education. Whether that entails a full-ride scholarship (way to
