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2023-08-12
What Is Tuition Insurance? And Is It Worth It?
Unfortunately, nobody has a crystal ball that can accurately predict the future. Attending college can be a worthy investment, but […]
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2023-08-11
What Does The End of the Student Loan Payment Pause Mean for Housing
For over three years, borrowers with federal student loans haven’t had to worry about student loan payments. The Coronavirus Aid, […]
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2023-08-11
5 Ways to Attend College for Free
Attending college can be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. It is possible to get free money for college […]
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2023-07-28
What You Need To Know About President Biden’s Next Steps For Student Loans
The Supreme Court’s decision to strike President Biden’s original debt relief plan was difficult news for many borrowers. However, the […]
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2023-07-27
Student Loans: Difference Between Consolidation and Refinancing
Student loan consolidation and refinancing serve similar purposes: Each can make tracking and managing student loan payments more manageable. And […]
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2023-07-14
6 Scholarships for Physical Therapy Students
Physical therapists play an essential role in pain management and recovery for many people with illnesses or injuries. While a […]
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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 […]
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2023-07-12
Changes to the ACT Test: What You Need to Know
Nearly 1.3 million students took the ACT in 2022. Preparing for the ACT is an essential step in the college […]
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2023-07-12
What the Supreme Court’s Ruling Means For Your Student Loans
With the Supreme Court’s ruling against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan, millions of Americans can expect to restart payments […]
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2023-07-07
What Credit Score is Needed to Refinance Student Loans?
Whether you’re borrowing a new loan or refinancing an existing one, one thing often holds true: The higher your credit […]
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2023-06-22
When Do Student Loan Payments Begin?
The federal assistance granted to students during the pandemic is expiring soon. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) […]
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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, […]