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

Advice For College Parents Blogs

Helpful hints for parents and families navigating student loans.

When Do Student Loans Show Up On Your Credit Report?

When you take out student loans as a new college student, you may think you have several years — at […]

Young Asian college student sitting with laptop on college campus.

2022-09-16

How Does College Tuition Work & How Do You Pay It?

When you think about the cost of college, you likely think about tuition first. But what is tuition? And what […]

Daughter and mother going over college finances.

2022-09-13

Will Financial Aid Cover My Full Tuition?

Can financial aid cover full tuition? With college costing more than ever, many students and their families wonder how much […]

2022-08-08

What You Need to Know About the PreACT and ACT

If you’re a high school student or parent, you’ve probably wondered about the process of college applications. Standardized tests play […]

Young man studying in college library with books and laptop.

2022-08-02

How to Prepare for Your First Day of College Classes

The first day of school can be intimidating – especially if you’re transitioning from high school to college – but […]

2022-08-01

Creating a Monthly Allowance for Your College Student

When you’re preparing to send your child to school, you may be thinking about the cost of college, your student’s […]

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2022-07-28

Motivating Your Student to Apply for Scholarships

Do you find your child lacking motivation when it comes to finding grants and scholarships? While some students are intrinsically […]

Young girl walking to class on her college campus.

2022-07-07

How to Qualify for In-State Tuition for an Out-of-State School

With college costs steadily climbing, you’re likely looking for ways to reduce your expenses and make college more affordable. Attending […]

Young male student looking up scholarships on his phone.

2022-06-24

Scholarships for First-Generation College Students

When it comes to higher education, first-generation college students — individuals that are the first in their families to pursue […]

2022-06-23

ACT vs SAT: What’s the Difference?

Want to get into your dream school? You better start preparing. Standardized tests are an important component of the college […]

Potential college students on campus tours around current college students.

2022-06-15

9 Things to Look for During a College Visit

Scheduling college tours is exciting. These tours can help you understand what it’s really like to be on campus. Visiting […]

Person sitting with bills, impacted by student loan debt.

2022-06-10

How Does Student Loan Debt Impact Students and Recent Graduates?

It’s no secret that student loan debt is a major problem. Nationally, outstanding student loans reached $1.59 trillion as of […]