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2019-11-04
Choosing Which College to Attend (Post-Acceptance)
So, you’ve submitted college applications to several institutions and you’ve been accepted to a few – now it’s time to […]

2019-11-01
4 Ways to Prep For Your Post-College Life – Right Now
College life can be a bubble. In many cases, you’re shielded from the real-world realities of full-time jobs, rent and […]

2019-10-31
Best Cities for Young Professionals to Live
You’ve got your degree and you’re ready to move on to the next phase of your life. But now you’re […]

2019-10-30
How to Use ELFI’s Student Loan Refinancing Calculator
Wondering if it’s time to refinance your loans? Our student loan refinancing calculator can help you estimate how much you […]

2019-10-29
How to Avoid Student Loan Scams: Voicemails and Robocalls
Updated December 31, 2021 Robocalls. They’ve become so common and irritating that we rarely answer our phones if we […]

2019-10-28
Preparing for FAFSA: Parent Edition
Updated December 31, 2021 If you plan on sending your child to college, you’ve probably given some thought to […]

2019-10-25
Should You Refinance Parent PLUS Loans?
Parents spend their days and (sleepless) nights trying to create the best lives for their children. We bake cookies for […]

2019-10-24
Helping Your College Student Make Smart Career Decisions
As a parent, you obviously want what’s best for your child. Whether you have opinions about what career path they […]

2019-10-22
Campus Tours: 6 Stunning Colleges and Universities in the Midwest
There’s something truly extraordinary about America’s Heartland. From amber waves of grain and gently-sloping hills to The Great Lakes and […]

2019-10-16
Refinancing Student Loans to Go Back to School
Updated October 22, 2020 Many Americans, at one time or another, have thought about their student loans as they […]

2019-10-15
Best Apps for Budgeting in College
Managing money is hard, but budgeting in college? That’s a whole different ballgame. For a lot of students, you have […]

2019-10-14
Motivating Your Student to Apply for Scholarships
Do you find your child lacking motivation when it comes to finding grants and scholarships? While some students are intrinsically […]