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.

Private Student Loan Blogs

Articles to guide you through the world of private student loan refinancing.

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 […]

Young hispanic female college student standing on campus.

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 […]

Parent with PLUS Loans hugging her graduate

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, […]

2023-01-17

Emergency Student Loans and How to Get Them

As a college student, you are likely on a tight budget. A single emergency — your car breaks down, childcare […]

Parent who is deferring student loans while in school

2023-01-09

Deferring Student Loans to Go Back to School

Going back to school as an adult can be daunting, but it can help boost your qualifications, improve your career […]

College student sitting in common area on computer.

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 […]

Woman calcluating how to pay for college

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, […]

Young male student sitting in library on laptop.

2022-09-16

How to Get A Student Loan Without Your Parents

Millions of students need to borrow money to pay for college. But getting student loans becomes a little more complicated […]

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 […]