
Articles by Kat Tretina

2023-08-11
For over three years, borrowers with federal student loans haven’t had to worry about student loan payments. The Coronavirus Aid, […]

2023-07-13
What Happens to Financial Aid When You Fail A Class?
College can be incredibly challenging. The National Center for Education Statistics reported that only 64% of students complete a bachelor’s […]

2023-06-21
9 Major FAFSA Changes You Should Know About
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is essential to qualify for federal, state and institutional financial aid, […]

2023-06-16
How to Pay Off Parent PLUS Loans Faster
Many families help their children pay for college. The Federal Student Aid Data Center reported that 3.1 million borrowers currently […]

2023-06-14
How To Lower Your Student Loan Payments
After your rent and car payments, your student loans may be your biggest recurring expense. Depending on your income and […]

2023-06-05
Does FAFSA Cover Summer Classes?
Taking summer classes is an excellent way to knock out core course requirements and graduate on time (or even early!). […]

2023-05-22
How Soon Can You Refinance a Student Loan?
Can Depending on the type of student loans you have and when you took them out, your loans could have […]

2023-05-22
Can I Convert Private Student Loans to Federal Loans?
Private loans can be useful tools to pay for college, but they typically lack the borrower protections and benefits that […]

2023-05-16
Should You Go Back to School? 7 Things to Consider
College isn’t just for fresh-faced teens. According to the Lumina Foundation, 37% of college students are 25 and older. Many […]