Articles by Kat Tretina
2022-05-13
If you are heading to college in the fall, you likely will need financial aid to cover the cost. Besides […]
2022-05-06
How to Build Credit In Your 20s
You may not realize it yet, but your credit plays a huge role in your life. It impacts whether you […]
2022-05-06
How to Use Student Loans to Study Abroad
If you’re thinking about studying abroad, you’re in good company. For the 2019-2020 academic year, approximately 162,000 American students studied […]
2022-05-04
How Unemployment Benefits From 2020 Are Affecting Financial Aid
Submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a critical first step to getting college grants and student […]
2022-04-27
Comparing Financial Aid Packages: 5 Factors to Consider
While the cost of college can be scary, there is a significant amount of financial aid available that can make […]
2022-04-14
Can You Get Federal Student Aid Without Filing Taxes?
Last Updated on October 3, 2022 If you’re a high school senior preparing for college, you might be shocked at […]
2022-04-01
Why Your Student Loan Balance Keeps Going Up
You’ve been diligently making payments toward your student loans for months, so you check your balance to see how much […]
2022-03-22
What’s the Difference Between Hard and Soft Credit Checks?
After putting large-scale expenses like travel on hold during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are looking forward […]
2022-03-19
How Much Student Loan Debt Is Too Much?
It’s no secret that student loan debt has been on the increase in the United States. In its 2021 consumer […]