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2019-10-28
Preparing for the FAFSA: A Guide for Parents
Updated July 20, 2022 If you’re preparing to send your student off to college, you’ve probably thought a lot […]
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 […]
2019-10-11
5 Financial Tips for After You Refinance Student Loans
The process of refinancing student loans can be like studying for finals: you prepare for weeks, the stress keeps you […]
2019-10-08
Student Loan Refinancing vs Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
Updated September 14, 2021 Graduates seeking enriching careers like doctors, nurses, pharmacists, lawyers, teachers, government employees and members of the […]
2019-10-07
10 Ways College Students Waste Money
In college, you don’t have much disposable income, so you must find ways to reduce your outgoing expenses. While it’s […]
2019-10-07
Tour These 6 Stunning College Campuses in the Eastern US From Your Couch
If you’re like us, you have a deep appreciation for college campuses – literally any college campus. When you stop […]
2019-10-05
9 Tips for Transitioning to Life After College
When your college days come to a close, there are a lot of unknowns about what life will be like. […]
2019-10-04
Meet the Student Loan Advisors of ELFI: Part 1
Let’s face it, navigating student loans can be tricky. That’s why we offer Student Loan Advisors – our team of […]
2019-10-02
What is a Full-time Student and Why is it Important?
Updated May 31, 2022 Are you at that important time in your life when you are seriously considering going […]