Update: Congress recently passed a law preventing further extensions of the federal student loan payment pause. Student loan interest will resume starting on Sept. 1, 2023, and payments will be due starting in October.

Advice For College Parents Blogs

Helpful hints for parents and families navigating student loans.

College Enrollment Deposit: What You Need to Know

During your senior year of high school, you likely applied to several colleges. Generally, experts encourage students to apply to […]

male college student looking up changes to the FAFSA on laptop

2023-06-21

9 Major FAFSA Changes You Should Know About

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is essential to qualify for federal, state and institutional financial aid, […]

2023-06-16

How to Pay Off Parent PLUS Loans Faster

Many families help their children pay for college. The Federal Student Aid Data Center reported that 3.1 million borrowers currently […]

Young man using their laptop to research the best student loan rates.

2023-06-12

How to Get the Best Rates on Student Loans

Finding the best student loan rates is worth the effort as you’ll likely be borrowing thousands of dollars you will […]

Mother looking over student loan paperwork to cosign loan for daughter.

2023-04-10

Will Cosigning A Student Loan Make Buying a House Harder?

Most federal student loans are available to borrowers without regard to income or credit score. But this is not true […]

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 […]

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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 […]

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2023-01-25

Student Loan Forgiveness for Parent PLUS Loans

As of the end of 2022, 3.7 million borrowers had outstanding Parent PLUS Loans, owing over $108 billion. On average, […]

Young woman sitting at a table in her house on her laptop.

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]