Student Loan Advice

After searching for financial aid, writing your essay and tracking down recommendation letters, winning a scholarship could feel like the end of your... Read more

If you’re ready to refinance your student loans, your search for the best lender is finally over. We compared banks and lenders across the country... Read more

With life’s busy schedule, it’s hard for most of us to dig through all of the information thrown our way. Each week we scour the media universe... Read more

With nearly 4,300 colleges to choose from, putting together your list of schools can be an overwhelming process. Fortunately, college finder tools... Read more

In an ideal world, you find a great job with a good career track. The steady income helps you make on-time student loan payments. But Americans owe... Read more

The part-time job is a staple for college students. It can help them cover college costs and avoid or lessen student debt. In fact, according to a... Read more

If you’re a student whose finances are still intertwined with your parents’, filing your taxes may be a bit complicated. But one of the most... Read more

Welcome to Student Loan News, a weekly summary of developments and events affecting college debt in the U.S. Join us each Friday for a look at... Read more

Have you ever scored a free ride on a ride-sharing app or earned a recruiting bonus from an employer? Then you’re already familiar with... Read more

To understand what your Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is, it helps to first understand what it isn’t. Your EFC is not how much your family... Read more

Navigating the world of student loan refinancing and consolidation can be confusing. Decoding repayment terms, fee structures and interest rates... Read more

If you thought it was free to apply to college, you unfortunately thought wrong. Although there are a handful of colleges with no application fee,... Read more