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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 […]
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2023-06-15
Scholarships for Law Students
While becoming an attorney can be a lucrative career path, you must take specific steps before practicing law. One of […]
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2023-06-14
Should You Consolidate Student Loans?
According to Experian, the average student loan debt for borrowers in the U.S. is around $39,487. Many borrowers have multiple […]
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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 […]
![Young man using their laptop to research the best student loan rates.](https://www.elfi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/iStock-1369522595-360x206.jpg)
2023-06-12
How to Get the Best Rates on Student Loans
Finding the best student loan rates is worth the effort as you’ll likely be borrowing thousands of dollars you will […]
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2023-06-08
A Borrower’s Guide to Student Loan Certification
After successfully securing a student loan, one crucial step must be completed before your funds can be disbursed: the student […]
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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!). […]
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2023-05-31
How to Get a Scholarship
When you’re planning your college budget, applying for scholarships can help make school more affordable. The good news is […]
![Young girl sitting on bench and using smartphone to see how soon she can refinance her student loans.](https://www.elfi.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/iStock-1460491231-360x206.jpg)
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 […]
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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 […]
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2023-05-17
6 Medical School Scholarships and Grants for Women
According to a report from the Education Data Initiative, the average total cost of medical school in the U.S. was […]
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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 […]