Both federal and private student loans typically include a postgraduate grace period that allows you six months before entering repayment. But not... Read more
With life’s busy schedule, it’s hard for most of us to dig through all the information thrown our way. Each week we scour the media universe to... Read more
The average cost for tuition and fees at a four-year, out-of-state public college is $23,890. With rising tuition costs, having a cosigner for your... Read more
After graduation — or if your college status as a student drops below half-time — your federal student loans will enter what’s called a... Read more
You might think federal student loans and private student loans are your only borrowing options for school. But there’s a third option to... 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
SoFi is one of the largest student loan refinancing companies in the industry. With about $18 billion in refinanced student loans for more than... Read more
Your long-term student loan repayment goal isn’t too difficult to figure out — like everyone else, you want to be debt-free. The complicated part... Read more
Student loan consolidation and refinancing are supposed to be boons to your repayment, providing you either the lower monthly payment or reduced... Read more
Earning credit card rewards can lead to flights, hotel stays and more. But did you know that credit card rewards can help you pay back your student... Read more
“How will I ever get rid of this debt?” This thought is a recurring character in the book of my mind, and one that can often send me down the... Read more
Repaying your child’s student loans while managing your own finances can be a tough balancing act. If you’ve taken out a parent PLUS loan, it’s... Read more
