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

Private Student Loan Blogs

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

Can You Get Federal Student Aid Without Filing Taxes?

If you’re a high school senior preparing for college, you might be shocked at how expensive college is. Luckily, there […]

2022-04-07

20 Tips on How to Avoid Student Loans

With the cost of college continuing to rise, the average student loan debt is also increasing. The current student loan […]

Black student taking a class in her STEM major

2022-03-30

Scholarships for Black and African American STEM Majors

If you’re looking for a career path with plenty of job opportunities, majoring in STEM could be a solid way […]

Asian female researching scholarships to pay off student loans

2022-03-27

Can You Use Scholarships or Grants to Pay Off Student Loans?

Updated April 26, 2022 The average cost of college has been steadily rising, so it’s not surprising that the […]

Father and son discussing how much college debt is too much

2022-03-19

How Much Student Loan Debt Is Too Much?

It’s no secret that student loan debt has been on the increase in the United States. In its 2021 consumer […]

2022-03-03

How to Get More Financial Aid

Updated July 20, 2022 It’s no secret that college is expensive. In fact, the average cost of a college […]

Man deciding if now is the right time to refinance student loans

2022-03-01

Should You Refinance Student Loans Now? Here’s What the Numbers Say.

Update 4/6/2022: On April 6, 2022, The Biden administration announced that it is again extending the payment pause on federal […]

College student asking her professor for a graduate school letter of recommendation

2022-02-14

How to Get Grad School Letters of Recommendation

When you are applying for graduate school, you will need to submit various components with your application. Besides the requisite […]

2022-02-08

Online vs In Person Classes: Which is Better?

Online classes versus traditional in-person classes is a relatively new debate that has gained momentum since the start of the […]

Teen talking to parents about paying for college

2022-02-08

How to Talk to Your Parents About Paying for College

If you’re planning on continuing your education after high school, you may need to consider how to talk to your […]

Female student who got financial aid for summer classes

2022-02-01

Does FAFSA Cover Summer Classes?

Updated July 20, 2022 If you need to fit in a few additional credit hours this year, you might be […]

Mother and daughter applying for financial aid for college

2022-01-24

How To Get Financial Aid For College When Your Parents “Make Too Much”

Updated July 20, 2022 If your parents make a good amount of money, you may feel stuck in a […]