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 & Tips for Graduate Students Blogs

Survival tips, advice, and guidance on how to be successful in graduate school, manage graduate school debt, and thrive in pursuit of your education and career.

Scholarships for Occupational Therapy Students

Becoming an occupational therapist can be very expensive. The average total cost of earning this degree can vary from $65,000 […]

2023-08-15

Federal Graduate Student Loans vs. Private Graduate Student Loans

Whether you’re working toward a promotion or want to boost your earnings, earning a master’s degree can be a smart […]

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2023-06-15

Scholarships for Law Students

While becoming an attorney can be a lucrative career path, you must take specific steps before practicing law. One of […]

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 […]

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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 […]

2023-04-10

Law School Student Loan Refinancing

Law school is expensive, but the silver lining is that you can expect a strong return on investment. Most lawyers […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

2022-10-17

Medical Residency Guide: What to Expect, Salary, and Requirements

If you dream of becoming a doctor, medical school is only the beginning. Once you’ve completed your medical degree, you’ll […]

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2022-09-28

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 […]

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2022-08-15

What Is The LSAT?

Whether your hero is Atticus Finch or Elle Woods, you may dream of becoming a lawyer. The Law School Admission […]

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2022-07-08

How Much Does An MBA Cost?

If you have aspirations of leading a company or serving in senior management, a master’s of business administration (MBA) degree […]