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2023-03-13
How to Avoid a Student Loan Tax Refund Offset
When your student loans go into default, there are several potential consequences, ranging from an impact on your credit score […]
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2023-03-09
7 Top Scholarships for the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community
In the United States, there are 20.6 million people that identify as Asian, Native Hawaiian, or other Pacific Islander. […]
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2023-03-09
Making Private Student Loan Payments While in School
When you borrow money to fund your education, you usually will not have to pay your student loans while you […]
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2023-03-08
How to Deal With School Pressure
This post was previously published on eCampustours.com. School requires a lot of work. Professors/teachers, class projects, and extracurricular activities […]
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2023-03-03
Pros and Cons of Attending a Single Gender College
Much controversy exists over the subject of single-gender education, which is the practice of educating male and female students in […]
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2023-02-27
Student Loan Refinancing Interest Rates
For borrowers with federal or private student loans, student loan refinancing can effectively save money, pay off their debt […]
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2023-02-16
6 Scholarships for Trade or Vocational Programs
Attending a trade or vocational school is a smart choice if you’re interested in becoming a plumber, electrician, or auto […]
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2023-02-15
How Much Do You Need to Save for College?
A college degree is an investment that has a lasting impact. As a parent, you want to help your child […]
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2023-02-15
How Much Can You Take Out In Student Loans?
Whether you’re heading to college or already enrolled, you’ll need student loans to help cover the cost. Applying for federal […]
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2023-02-15
How to Pay for College Textbooks
After paying your college tuition and dorm bill, you may think you’re in the clear. But if you haven’t purchased […]
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2023-02-08
Financial Aid Options for Student Athletes
Many parents dream of their children becoming star athletes and earning full rides to college due to their prowess in […]
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2023-02-07
STEM Scholarships for the Latinx Community
STEM scholarships for Hispanic students can make it easier to pursue your educational dreams without worrying about where the money […]