On November 22, 2022, the student loan payment pause was extended until the U.S. Department of Education is permitted to implement the debt relief program or the litigation is resolved. Payments will restart 60 days later. If the debt relief program has not been implemented and the litigation has not been resolved by June 30, 2023 – payments will resume 60 days after that. Learn More

College Student Advice & Tips Blogs

Tips for college students to learn how to navigate their experience in higher education.

Pros and Cons of Having a College Minor

You might already have a college major in mind, but have you thought about a college minor? Declaring a minor […]

Mother homeschooling her two teenage sons at the kitchen table.

2023-01-23

Scholarships for Homeschoolers

Homeschooling is becoming more and more popular. According to the National Home Education Research Institute, there were approximately 3.1 million […]

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2022-12-13

How to Pay Off Six-Figures of Student Loan Debt

While the average student loan balance is just under $40,000, a small percentage of borrowers owe substantially more. According to […]

Male medical resident standing in front of other medical residents at the hospital.

2022-12-13

Medical Residency Requirements & How to Apply in the USA

Learning how to be a physician doesn’t stop once you graduate from medical school. Before practicing medicine in the U.S., […]

2022-12-12

What is the ROTC, and How Can It Help You Avoid Student Debt?

According to a recent report by the Education Data Initiative, the average student loan debt per borrower has climbed to […]

Young female student looking over tax paperwork.

2022-12-12

Tax Breaks for College Students

When you’re in college and covering tuition and living expenses, it’s important to watch every penny. That’s why many people […]

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2022-12-09

10 Ways to Make and Save Money Over Winter Break

If you’re currently in school, you know that holiday lights signal a frantic time — the end of the fall […]

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2022-12-09

How to Pay for College Without Financial Aid if You Lost Eligibility

Federal financial aid is a common way to pay for school at colleges nationwide. According to the National Center for […]

Students discussing the average college debt statistics

2022-12-09

Average Student Loan Debt 2022

If you have outstanding student loans, you’re not alone. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reported that Americans currently […]

Can You Pay Student Loans With a 529 Plan?

2022-12-09

Can You Use a 529 Plan to Pay Student Loan Debt?

A 529 college savings plan is a tax-advantaged tool to save for a child’s education. However, there are some circumstances […]

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2022-11-18

What to Do When You Can’t Pay For College

It’s no secret that going to college is expensive. With tuition on the rise, many people think higher education is […]

Female college student in the library looking at her phone.

2022-11-14

How to Take Out Student Loans for College

As you start the college application process, you’ve thought a lot about what you’re looking for. Your preferred living arrangement, […]