Student Loan Advice

While taking out a Parent PLUS Loan can often be a great solution for parents of college-bound students, repayment can quickly become an overwhelming... Read more

Although applying early decision (ED) lets you learn about your admissions decision early, it comes with a catch: If you’re accepted, you must... Read more

If you’re one of the 45 million student loan borrowers in the U.S., you’ve probably received advice on how to pay off your school debt. And some... Read more

Generally, the payment period on your student loans doesn’t start until six months after graduation. But that doesn’t mean you can’t start... Read more

Whether you’re a current college student or you graduated years ago, you have access to a wide network of alumni who attended the same school as... Read more

When you have student loans, going back to school can be a financial challenge. While getting a graduate or doctoral degree may be a great career... Read more

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, first introduced in 2007, promises to forgive your federal student loans after 10 years of... Read more

In the past, if you had a problem with your student loan servicer, you could usually look to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) as an... Read more

Graduate school can open doors for your career, from raising your salary to helping you climb the corporate ladder. It comes at a price, though: The... Read more

Are you itching to go to college in another country but aren’t sure about the expense? You may be able to study abroad for free. In fact, there are... Read more

New Year’s is a time to reflect on ways to make the coming year better, and if you’re like the 45 million Americans with student loans, paying... Read more

I’ve taken out a total of $81,000 in student loans to pay for my education: $23,000 for my bachelor’s degree and $58,000 for my master’s. I’m... Read more