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.

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.

2023-05-22

How Soon Can You Refinance a Student Loan?

Depending on the type of student loans you have and when you took them out, your loans could have high-interest […]

Female medical students sitting in class after looking at scholarships for female medical students.

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 […]

Older adult college student sitting in class after going back to school.

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 […]

2023-04-28

How to Get More Financial Aid

It’s no secret that college is expensive. In fact, the average cost of a college education has been on the […]

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2023-04-28

Why Should You File FAFSA As Early As Possible

Although it may seem intimidating at first, the process of completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is […]

Young high school student working on filling out fafsa and avoiding fafsa mistakes.

2023-04-10

6 FAFSA Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

If you’re interested in applying for federal financial aid for college, you’ll need to complete the Free Application for Federal […]

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2023-04-07

5 Best Places for Lawyers with Student Debt to Live

Although law can be a high-paying and rewarding profession, there’s no getting around it: the necessary education can cause you […]

Young asian american male college student on campus.

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. […]

Young male trade school student going to school with a vocational scholarship.

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 […]

Young parents with son looking over budget to see how much to save for college.

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 […]

Female student looking at home much she can take out in student loans.

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 […]