Update: On 8/24, the White House announced up to $10,000 in forgiveness on qualified federal student loans for qualified borrowers and up to $20,000 qualifying for Pell Grant recipients and suspended federal student loan payments with 0% interest until 12/31/22. Before refinancing federal student loans, keep in mind that doing so will cause you to lose access to future benefits applied to federally-held loans. Learn More

Career Advancement & Development Blogs

Discover ways to enter the workforce with student debt and get ahead.

How Can We Tackle the Teacher Shortage in Tennessee?

by Abbey Arnold A teacher shortage in Tennessee threatens schools as more teachers leave the profession than enter it. […]

Young black male military veteran sitting on the phone with laptop.

2022-08-29

Veteran Student Loan Forgiveness: How Does It Work?

In the United States, approximately 18 million Americans — about 7% of the adult population — are military veterans. […]

Self employed man learning more about student loan repayment.

2022-05-31

How to Pay Off Student Loans When You Are Self-Employed

Whether you’re a freelance graphic designer or own your own bakery, self-employment is increasingly popular. According to the Pew Research […]

Recent college graduate working from home.

2022-04-20

7 Best Work from Home Jobs for Recent Graduates

One of the things we learned from the pandemic is that many jobs can be done from home. While some […]

Young girl interviewing for an internship

2022-04-18

Benefits of A Summer Internship

If you are currently in school, you may be trying to answer the question, are summer internships worth it? […]

2022-04-13

8 Benefits of Starting a Private Medical Practice

After surviving medical school and residency, you might be hoping for more flexibility in your schedule. But if you are […]

2022-04-11

Common Resume Mistakes to Avoid

Building a quality resume can be a time-consuming process. But what’s the point of all that work if your application […]

Black student taking a class in her STEM major

2022-03-30

Scholarships for Black and African American STEM Majors

If you’re looking for a career path with plenty of job opportunities, majoring in STEM could be a solid way […]

Father and son discussing how much college debt is too much

2022-03-19

How Much Student Loan Debt Is Too Much?

It’s no secret that student loan debt has been on the increase in the United States. In its 2021 consumer […]

A view of one of the best cities for tech jobs.

2022-03-11

12 Best Cities for Tech Jobs in 2022

Just as the tech industry is constantly changing, so is the job market for tech industry positions. As individual companies […]

2022-03-09

Architect Student Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Assistance

According to the American Institute of Architects, the average student loan debt among graduates with a five-year Bachelor’s degree comes […]

Social worker making a drop-by visit with elderly woman

2022-03-05

Student Loan Forgiveness Programs & Options for Social Workers

Social work is a profession that can be so fulfilling but may not bring in the kind of income that […]